Current Affairs in Aviation - AVIA2950
Faculty: Faculty of Science
School: School of Aviation
Course Outline: www.aviation.unsw.edu.au
Campus: Sydney
Career: Undergraduate
Units of Credit: 6
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 4
CSS Contribution Charge: 3 (more info)
Tuition Fee: See Tuition Fee Schedule
Further Information: See Class Timetable
Available for General Education: Yes (more info)
Description
Be up to date with the latest in the aviation industry, both globally and locally. This course looks at the politics and the economics driving the aviation industry today and the business dynamics which are dramatically changing the face of that industry. Learn how the industry is regulated internationally and in Australia; and how that influences the business climate in which airlines operate. Discover the huge economic contribution that aviation makes, both directly and indirectly. Hear from executives and others currently working in the industry about how airlines and airports are run, the big issues that they face and what technology contributes. Find out about advertising and branding, and how the media reports on the industry, to see how public opinion is influenced.