Bachelor of Aviation (Operations Management) - University of New South Wales

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Program code: 3981
Faculty: Science
Min.years: 3 years
UOC (per year/total): 48/144
Semester 2 entry: Yes
Est. first year tuition: A$24,960
Est. fee to complete: A$81,480

Program Description

The degree of Bachelor of Aviation is offered by the Faculty of Science with input from the Faculty of Engineering.

The aim of this program is to provide an opportunity for students to prepare for a career in the aviation industry. Program 3981 is a Managerial stream which prepares students more specifically for careers in the managerial sector of the aviation industry. A Flying stream, which incorporates flight training, is also available.

Both streams consists of core courses selected from the Faculties offering the program together with a range of options. The Managerial stream offers a selection of courses designed to provide students with a broad base of knowledge in managing the operational aspects of the aviation industry.

Program Structure

YEAR 1
Safety Management 1, Basic Mechanics, Intro to Aircraft Engineering, Aeronautical Knowledge, Airport Management 1, Aviation Economics,
Mathematics & Statistics, Physics (Aviation), Concepts in Engineering Physics, Risk Management
YEAR 2
Human Factors 1 & 2, Aviation Technologies 1, 2 & 3, Aviation Regulations 1, General Education courses. Choose courses from: Aviation Eng
Experimentation, Airline Marketing, Management of General Aviation, Simulations Applications, Managing People, Environmental Acoustics
YEAR 3
Aviation Eng Experimentation 2, Airline Management, Airline Resource Management, Aviation Safety Management 2, General Education courses. Choose courses from: Aviation Systems and Avionics, Airframe Analysis & Maintenance, Aerodynamics, Stability & Control, Aircraft
Propulsion, Aircraft Evaluation & Design Appraisal, Aviation Regulations 2, Mgmt for Regional Airlines, Airport Management 2, Atmospheric Physics

Career Opportunities

Management within the industry often requires substantial knowledge of technical matters. Managers in aviation may also need specific knowledge of the unique operational aspects of the industry that relate to scheduling, route planning, airport operations, aviation laws and regulations, security, economics and marketing. Employment is therefore open in many areas and individuals will often work within several of these areas during their career.