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    Aviation management degrees abroad

    Aviation is a huge international industry, with more than 4.5 billion passengers traveling around the world through airports in 2019. Before the pandemic, most areas of the world were seeing exceptional growth in aviation development, requiring knowledgeable aviation managers who can meet the business, societal, and environmental needs of the industry.

    A degree in aviation management will provide you with a range of learning experiences and opportunities to prepare you for a successful career in the field. You’ll examine specialist business and management theory, and develop an understanding of aeronautical engineering, transportation systems design, and operational research methods.

    Studying aviation management abroad is a fantastic way to access the best programs in the world. You also have firsthand experience of traveling between borders and appreciate how different countries deal with aviation and airport management.

    Aviation management program structure

    Aviation management is available at a range of degree levels, including foundation, bachelor’s, diploma, and master’s.

    You can study the subject in a number of countries around the world, with the USA and the UK having several universities offering aviation management courses. You can also find programs in places like Germany and Australia.

    Foundation-level programs typically take one or two years to complete and can prepare you for a bachelor’s degree or an entry-level career. Bachelor’s programs are taught over three or four years, and master’s are usually one or two years in length.

    Most aviation management degrees involve practical classes, including working on-site at airports or in high-tech simulators. You’ll also learn through a combination of lectures, seminars, tutorials, and personal study time.

    Every program will be different and cover slightly different areas, but some of the common modules you’ll study on an aviation management program include:

    • Digital aviation
    • Airline operations and air transportation
    • Transport logistic management
    • Aviation safety
    • Airline strategy and finance
    • Flight route planning
    • Sustainable aviation practices

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    Bachelor's in aviation management

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      Aeronautical Management Technology (Air Transportation Management) - BSc Arizona State University, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      29,253 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 29,253 USD

      Start date
      May, January, August
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      Airline, Airport and Aviation Management - BSc (Hons) (with foundation) London Metropolitan University, UK

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      17,705 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 12,700 GBP

      Start date
      September, January
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      Aviation Management - BSc Lynn University, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      37,600 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 37,600 USD

      Start date
      May, January
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      Aviation Management: Maintenance - BSc LeTourneau University, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      29,630 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 29,630 USD

      Start date
      January, August
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      Aviation Management: Maintenance Management Specialization - BSc Central Washington University, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      22,551 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 22,551 USD

      Start date
      September, January
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    Master's in aviation management

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      Aeronautical Management - MEng Hochschule Bremen, Germany

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      18 months
      Annual tuition fee
      10,126 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 8,500 EUR

      Start date
      October
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      Aviation Management - MSc Teesside University, UK

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      18,123 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 13,000 GBP

      Start date
      September, January
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      Aviation Management in the Digital Age - MSc London Metropolitan University, UK

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      18,472 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 13,250 GBP

      Start date
      September
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      International Business Administration: Aviation Management - MIB American University in Switzerland, Switzerland

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      16,348 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 15,000 CHF

      Start date
      September, April, January
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      Technology (Aviation Management and Human Factors) - MSTech Arizona State University, USA

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      15 months
      Annual tuition fee
      25,218 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 25,218 USD

      Start date
      January, August
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    Future aviation management careers

    As an aviation management graduate, you’ll have all the skills and knowledge needed to start an exciting career in the aviation industry. Some of the roles you might consider include:

    • Airline manager
    • Airport manager
    • Sustainability manager
    • Transport planner
    • Finance manager
    • Logistics manager
    • Air transport consultant

    Take advantage of any placement opportunities your university offers. This will help you get a feel for the industry and the different roles you could take on after graduation.

    If you need help finding the right career for you, talk to your university’s career services department. They will be experts in helping you work out the right path and help with things like writing your CV and finding work opportunities.