About Aviation Management Bsc (hons) in Coventry University

Fully accredited by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT), this specialised business degree focuses on the dynamic world of airport and airline business operations.

It is designed for those potentially seeking a career in some aspect of the management of airlines, airports or air transport services.

We offer a highly immersive experience featuring industry placement opportunities and guest lectures, previously from airline CEOs, airline start-up gurus and other senior experts. As well exciting industry field trips overseas, previously to Hong Kong, Canada and the UAE, within the UK past students have visited the Monarch Airlines headquarters at Luton Airport, Birmingham Airport, Heathrow Airport, DHL at East Midlands, Monarch Engineering, the National Air Traffic Services, and many others.

You’ll have opportunities to access to our cutting-edge educational and industry simulation software and aviation data resources, unique to Coventry at undergraduate level.  You will also have access to our extensive media library of aviation-specific video and audio material on topical subjects, such as the potential location for an extra runway in the London area.

Why Coventry University?

An award-winning university, we are committed to providing our students with the best possible experience. We continue to invest in both our facilities and our innovative approach to education. Our students benefit from industry-relevant teaching, and resources and support designed to help them succeed. These range from our modern library and computing facilities to dedicated careers advice and our impressive Students’ Union activities.

Course information

The programme is structured to assimilate a variety of academic backgrounds, so the first year aims to provide a basic grounding in all aspects of airport and airline business operations, including airline strategy, finance and economics. An understanding of business information technology and international business is provided as background.

In the second year, we will focus on the key principles of airline operations, airport passenger and cargo operations, aviation safety, security and emergency planning and aircraft maintenance management, as well as their practical applications at an operations level within the context of various aviation organisations and institutes. The interdependence of the separate areas of air transport, airline terminal functions and logistics operations are explored to provide a depth of knowledge and practical skill in dealing with management problems.

Following your second year, you will have an option to apply for a one-year professional work placement or study abroad in a partner institution. Past students have undertaken placements at dozens of locations, such as TUI, PrivateFly, Birmingham Airport, Heathrow Airport, British Airways, Anna.aero, Airbus, Airbus Defence, Brussels Airlines and Space and Star Alliance.

During your final year, we will focus on a number of specialist aviation strategic areas, complemented by supporting subjects. At this stage, we take a strategic and international view of the aviation industry and its supply chain issues, investigating current and future issues. For example, in recent years, we have considered the huge impact of events, such as those recently caused by acts of terrorism, health scares and natural disasters, which airlines have no control over and yet which significantly impact upon them and their customers.

The skills of project management are taught and practised as part of a team, as well as within the context of individual research and development. We place particular emphasis on developing your skills in the use of IT systems, analytical techniques and the application of all taught aviation knowledge, which are progressively developed throughout your studies.

The course culminates with your individual research project. Past students have examined the sustainability of long-haul low-cost carriers, the rise and development of all-business-class airlines, and the usefulness nowadays of the in-flight safety demonstration. 

Career prospects

The aviation industry is booming, with passengers forecast to more than double in the next 18 years. This course aims to prepare you for a wide range of career options within the aviation industry either in the UK or overseas – from airline and airport management to air transport consultancy, roles with industry suppliers and manufacturers or in international logistics.

When you are ready to find permanent employment, you can also receive support from our award-winning Faculty careers service, EEC Futures, which won the ‘Best Placement Service in the UK’ award at the National Undergraduate Employability Awards in 2015 and 2016.

Coventry University is committed to preparing you for your future career and giving you a competitive edge in the graduate job market. The University’s Careers and Employability team provide a wide range of support services to help you plan and prepare for your career.

Where our graduates work

Previous graduates have obtained jobs with the following companies;

Birmingham Airport, Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport, Coventry Airport, Heathrow Airport and Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad.

Our graduates also work for Aegean Airlines, Air Burundi, Air Charter Service, bmi, British Airways, British Airways World Cargo, Cathay Pacific Airways, CityJet, DHL, Eastern Airways, easyJet, Flybe, ExecuJet, Jet2, Lufthansa, Monarch, Pakistan International Airlines, PrivateFly, Star Alliance, Thomsonfly, Universal Aviation and Virgin Atlantic.

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