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If you are already involved in the aviation industry, the UWL Executive MSc will build on your experience and develop the essential skills and knowledge to enhance your future career. We give you the opportunity to work flexibly around your current work commitments and network with like-minded individuals across a variety of fields.
Course overview
By examining the industry from a global perspective, the course will improve your understanding of business strategy. In addition, you will enhance your understanding of economics and finance as they apply to aviation, preparing you for the challenges faced by decision-makers in the sector.
The course covers operational functions as well, and you will examine the ways in which various agencies, regulatory frameworks and management systems must work together in aviation. Course content reflects recent developments in the air transport industry such as the use of digital technology and sustainability issues. Learning alongside industry professionals from different organisations, you will have the opportunity to network and share ideas.
Global Aviation Business Strategy
Flight Operations Management
Ground Services Management
Airport Planning and Management
Aircraft and Fleet Analysis
Commercial Analysis and Finance
Sustainable Aviation
Dissertation - allowing you to explore an area of personal interest
You should have a degree and at least a year’s continuous employment in aviation, transport, travel or a closely related field. If you do not have these qualifications you will need:
a professional licence such as an Air Transport Pilot’s Licence (ATPL), Aircraft Maintenance Licence (Category A or B), or Air Traffic Controller License, and at least two years’ continuous employment in aviation, transport, travel or a closely related field
without a professional licence, your continuous professional experience should have lasted for ten years, with five at management level.application and some optional modules may not be available without a first degree in computing. All applications are considered individually.
If you intend to move into a more senior role within aviation, the course opens up a number of options. On graduation, you could go on to work in:
If you intend to move into the aviation industry, you could start your new career with a range of related organisations, including: