Airport Management MSc

Postgraduate taught degree

This course is for 2021/22 entry.

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Key information

This programme will give you the skills and knowledge you'll need to run an airport safely whilst satisfying environmental and economic goals. You'll also learn about other areas of airport management including human resources, regulation and crisis management, giving you all the skills you need to transform your career.

Start dates

Choose from multiple start dates

May 2021
September 2021
November 2021
February 2022
May 2022

Institution

City, University of London

Course code

PSAPTM

Location

Dubai Centre

Course overview
Structure
Teaching and assessment
Fees and funding
Career
How to apply

Course overview

Benefits of this course

Your course has been designed to give you a sound understanding for the national and international regulatory and commercial business environment. You will develop your knowledge of the complex disciplines and various technical, operational and financial pressures impacting airport management.

Award

You can select to apply for one of the available exit points for this course.

Master of Science (MSc)

Who is this course for?

You'll need to have been employed in the aviation industry for at least two years and want to develop your career in the fast-growing airport management industry.

The knowledge you'll gain from the wide range of module topics will enable you to make a greater contribution to your organisation. A key feature of the course is the development of shared values, offering you an invaluable opportunity to meet and work with other professions within the aviation sector.

Structure

Master of Science (MSc)

Duration:

Part-time: 3 years

Total credits: 180

Modules:

Some modules may be subject to change depending on student numbers, tutor availability, or course updates. This may affect the overall number of modules.

Modules

In rare cases, some elective modules may not run due to low interest or unanticipated changes in timetabling, including scheduling clashes, room and staff availability.

If an elective module will not run, we will advise you at the beginning of every academic term or as soon as possible, and help you choose an alternative module.

Core modules

Elective modules

Airline Marketing (15 credits)

In this module you will learn the key elements of marketing in an airline. You will gain an understanding of marketing leadership the critical elements of brand communication on all channels.
Airline Finance (15 credits)

This module offers an introduction to airline finance as a medium, used by organisations, in communicating with shareholders, lenders, and governments. You will explore areas such as preparation of income statements, valuations of assets, and financial reporting.
Crisis Management (15 credits)

In this module you will develop an understanding of how leadership and management of people and resources is essential for a successful return from a crisis to normal operations and maintenance of company reputation and market share.
Active Safety Management (15 credits)

In this module, you will explore how leadership and management of people and resources is essential for a successful safety management. You will learn about managing risk and striving for aviation safety performance through a practical, integrated and effective Safety Management System.
Airline Strategy and Business Planning (15 credits)

In this module you will learn the two essential elements for the successful development of any airline: a solid strategy and a robust business plan. You will critically evaluate concepts including business modelling, stakeholder engagement, and risk factors.
Air Accident Investigation (15 credits)

In this module you will learn accident and incident investigation procedures and you will gain sufficient tools to understand and assist in an investigation. You will discuss the reasons to start an investigation and learn how to prepare one on or off site.
Leadership in Organisations (15 credits)

This module will introduce you to the basics of leadership in organisations in a structured and interactive way. You will analyse leadership models, explore issues relating to leadership behaviours and understand the impact of national culture and gender on leadership.
Safety Risk Management (15 credits)

The module will teach you the fundamentals of Safety Risk Management and provide you with sufficient tools and knowledge to understand and conduct Risk Management.
Aviation Law (15 credits)

In this module, you will study how aviation is regulated at domestic, EU and international levels. You will explore areas of public and private international law, economic theories regulation, competition rules and antitrust law, safety and security, and environmental regulation.

Dissertation

Project (60 credits)

In this module you will be required to complete and pass a project. This will entail writing on an original and relevant topic and defending it against informed interrogation. It should be based in part on the background provided by the taught modules.

Programme specification

The programme specification contains more information on how the course is organised, the requirements for progression for each part and credits required for awards.

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Airport Management (MSc)

Teaching and assessment

Throughout your course you will learn from leading academic staff and specialist lecturers from the aviation industry.

You will work in small teams to examine the relevant issues in each module designed to develop a specific skill. You will also have access to online assessment and communication tools to interact with lecturers and other students.

State-of-the-art facilities on site include a flight desk and flight test simulator, an A320 cockpit procedure trainer, wind tunnels and micro turbines, as well as optical compressors and fuel injection systems.

Teaching takes place across global locations including London, Dubai and Frankfurt. Each module, including the Induction Workshop, is taught over three days.

This programme will give you a recognised industry qualification, control of your own career and the ability to contribute to airport management. The programme is very flexible and you can study while you work.

Fees and funding

Fees for academic year 2021/22

Master of Science (MSc)

Part-time per year

UK: £21,420

Overseas/EU: £21,420

Plus £800 for mandatory induction workshop. This fee will rise to £820 after May 2021.

Fees in each subsequent year of study (where applicable) will be subject to an annual increase of two percent. We will confirm any change to the annual tuition fee to you in writing prior to you commencing each subsequent year of study (where applicable).

Funding

Explore up-to-date information about funding options, available financial support and typical living costs.

Future Finance Loans

Future Finance offers students loans of between £2,500 and £40,000 to help cover tuition fees and living expenses. All students and courses are considered. All loans are subject to credit checks and approval. For further details visit the Future Finance website.

Career

Career prospects are wide and varied, and the success of this Airport Management MSc and others across the aviation sector here at City can be judged by the subsequent career progression of our students, and alumni.

a former Emirates maintenance engineer is now managing the Emirates New York base, which turns around seven flights a day and deals with over one million passengers a year
a former check-in clerk at Gatwick is now a President and CEO of Estonian Airways
a former self-employed electronics engineer has now joined ICAO in a senior position in air traffic control in Montreal.

How to apply

Entry requirements

Below is a list of countries with information on each about which qualifications we accept

English language requirements

The mandatory Induction Workshop to our MSc programmes must be passed and will assess the English capability and writing skills required for the MSc programme.

Your English should be proficient as is required in the aviation industry and the ICAO English classification.

Application process

Before applying for the MSc course, applicants must first complete a mandatory Induction Workshop which is held four times a year. Forthcoming Induction Workshop dates are to be confirmed.

Please ensure you provide the forms and documents requested on the application. If the requirements are met you will receive a conditional offer letter, valid for one year and be able to book onto the next suitable Induction Workshop and pay the fee.

Upon passing the Induction Workshop coursework you will receive an unconditional offer letter, again valid for one year, to register with City to begin the MSc course at an entry point of your choosing within the validity period.

The MSc course has entry points in September, November, February and May of each academic year to allow a flexible start to your studies.

If you register for an entry point in the following academic year, the tuition fees stated for that academic year will apply.

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Facilities

Mechanical Engineering and Aeronautics courses benefit from recently redeveloped facilities with modern teaching lecture theatres equipped with the latest interactive AV systems.
The A320 cockpit flight simulator is a dynamic virtual learning environment, that provides more procedure trainer information and enhancing safety and efficiency to our student pilots and engineers.
City's Merlin MP520 simulator is fitted with a two-axis motion system and closed cockpit design for greater immersion and is used in the theory and study of aerodynamics and the mechanics of flight.

Airport Management MSc

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