BS Aviation Management

Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Aviation Management program provides students with comprehensive knowledge and skills in aviation management and develop a global view of the industry.

Various aspects of aviation operations, business management, and industry-specific challenges are covered in this program.

The program covers a wide range of subjects relevant to aviation management, including aviation operations, airline management, aviation safety and security, air traffic management, aviation economics, airport management, and aviation law and regulations.

It incorporates courses on aviation technology, digitalization, aviation data analytics, and emerging technologies in the industry. This includes topics such as flight planning, scheduling, ground handling, aircraft maintenance, passenger services, cargo operations, and airport infrastructure management.

Students learn about the complexities of managing an airline or an airport administrative function efficiently and effectively.

Admission Criteria

A recognized general education diploma or its equivalent
Students joining MCBS must go through an English placement test to determine the appropriate English level
Students presenting a valid score of 5-5.5 in IELTS or 65-79 in internet based TOEFL (iBT) are exempted from the English program
Students will need to go through Mathematics and IT placements tests to determine their levels of proficiency in these subjects as they are part of the GFP or possible exemption
Mathematics placements tests will determine whether Basic Mathematics (MATH 10) and Pure Mathematics (MATH 21) can be exempted, or students will be given both or one of them
IT placement test will determine whether students will require to take the Information Technology foundation course (COSC 10)

Program Structure

Duration: Bachelor’s degree requires about 8 semesters or 4 years

Program delivery: 12-15 credits per normal semester and 6 credits per summer semester

Internship: Placement on a 3-month internship

Courses: Apart from courses closely related to the program, students take general education courses.

Courses	Credits
Core Courses	57
Communication skills	12
Humanities	09
Social Sciences	09
Math/Computer skills	09
Natural Science	03
General Business requirements	21
Total	120

Aviation Management Core Courses (33 Credits)

Course Code	Course Name	Credits
AVIA 121	Introduction to Aviation Management	3
AVIA 120	Introduction to Airline Management	3
AVIA 207	Introduction to Air Transportation	3
AVIA 208	Economics of Air Transportation	3
AVIA 211	Aviation Safety and Security	3
AVIA 214	Principles of Accident Prevention and Causation	3
AVIA 215	Introduction to Aviation Law and Policy	3
AVIA 308	Air Operations Management	3
AVIA 309	Air Traffic Management	3
AVIA 335	Special Topics in Airline Marketing and Promotion (Final Project)	3
AVIA 393	Strategic Management of Aviation Industry	3

Aviation Management Electives (24 Credits)

Course Code	Course Name	Credits
AVIA 121	Introduction to Airport Management	3
AVIA 218	Airport Planning and Design	3
AVIA 226	Airport Administration and Finance	3
AVIA 305	Introduction to Meteorology	3
AVIA 312	Human Resource Management in Aviation Industry	3
AVIA 318	Airports and the Environment	3
AVIA 320	Airport Marketing	3
AVIA 325	Air Cargo	3
AVIA 349	Special Topics in Aviation Management: Airport Privatization	3
AVIA 361	Public Policy and Regulatory Issues in the Industry	3
AVIA 389	Internship	3

Career Opportunities

Graduates can opt for various career paths within the aviation industry, including:

Airline operations manager
Airport manager
Aviation consultant
Aviation project manager
Airline marketing and sales executive
Aviation safety and security specialist
Aviation finance manager
Air traffic controller
Aviation regulatory officer
Aviation training and development manager

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Info

Duration: 4 years full-time

Semester Starts: Fall, Spring, Summer I and Summer II.

Fee: 12,036 OMR

Required English Prerequisites

IELTS (academic): 6.0 (with no band less than 6.0)

TOEFL (internet) min overall score 60

MCBS Placement Test

Applicants who do not have official IELTS or TOEFL scores are required to take MCBS English Placement Test.

Students will need to go through Mathematics and IT placement tests to determine their levels of proficiency in these subjects as they are part of the GFP or possible exemption.

Department Contact

Contact Program Chair Dr. Rene Paquibut for more information.