Courses

Courses taught, course materials and announcements

Current Courses - Fall 2026-2027 Undergraduate

Crew Resource Management

Treats the way a crew works together not as a talent but as a competency that can be taught and measured.

Customer Relationship Management

Treats the customer relationship in aviation businesses not as a software or campaign matter but as a management capability built on data, process,…

Diction and Announcements

Combines the correct use of the voice with the management of announcements as a service process in aviation.

Effective Public Speaking

Treats public speaking not as a talent but as a professional skill acquired through preparation.

Human Factors in Aviation

Examines the factors that determine human performance in aviation through the interfaces between people and machines, procedures, environments and…

Ramp Operations

Covers ground handling on the apron at the level of process, equipment, standards and regulation.

Undergraduate

Air Transportation

Examines the economic structure of air transport, its market dynamics and its regulatory framework.

Airline Networks

Compares airline network structures, including the hub-and-spoke and point-to-point models.

Airport Management

Covers the operating structure of airports, terminal and airside processes and revenue streams.

Apron Management

Covers the planning of the apron area, the allocation of parking stands and the management of ground vehicle traffic.

Crisis Management and Stress

Addresses the stages of crisis and emergency management in aviation and the communication and coordination processes they require.

Graduation Project

A capstone course in which students research a topic of their own choice in aviation management using academic methods.

Ground Handling II

Covers advanced topics in ground handling, the structure of service providers and the principles of licensing.

Human Factors in Aviation

Examines the factors that determine human performance in aviation through the interfaces between people and machines, procedures, environments and…

Introduction to Civil Aviation

Introduces the historical development of civil aviation, its international organisations and the actors in the industry.

Management Information Systems

Examines the role of information systems in supporting management decisions in organisations.

Associate Degree

Airline Management

Examines the structure of airline companies, their cost and revenue components and their fleet and schedule decisions.

Aviation Fundamentals and Terminology

Introduces the basic concepts and institutions of civil aviation and the terminology shared across the industry.

Basic Flight Operations

Introduces the basic concepts of flight operations and the processes of flight planning and monitoring.

Crew Planning and Resource Management

Covers the planning and assignment of flight and cabin crews in airlines together with the rules governing duty and rest periods.

Effective Public Speaking

Treats public speaking not as a talent but as a professional skill acquired through preparation.

Healthy Living

Addresses the effects of irregular working hours and flight conditions on daily routine.

In-Cabin Passenger Services

Covers the passenger service processes carried out in the cabin, from pre-flight preparation to after landing.

Operational Applications II

A practice-based course in which the operational situations encountered in cabin and ground operations are worked through.

Organisation and Responsibilities in Airlines

Addresses the job definitions of the departments in airline companies and their lines of authority and responsibility.

Outreach and Events

High School Outreach

Presentation and materials used for departmental outreach visits to high schools.