Handbook - Aviation Management

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Overview

The Graduate Diploma in Aviation Management (GradDipAvMgmt) is designed for students who do not hold a University degree but have at least 1 year of relevant industry experience. It is also a pathway for those without a first degree to gain an opportunity to study the Master of Aviation Management. … For more content click the Read More button below. The GradDipAvMgmt is offered entirely through distance education. The online courses are delivered through a secure learning and teaching website. Students do not need to attend any on-campus activities. The program is 48 units of credit (or 1 year full-time equivalent) and can be taken on a full-time or part-time basis. Students with appropriate education and/or professional experience may be eligible for advanced standing and may then complete the degree in less time. Students with full-time employment are recommended to undertake a part-time study load.

The GradDipAvMgmt is offered entirely through distance education. The online courses are delivered through a secure learning and teaching website. Students do not need to attend any on-campus activities.

The program is 48 units of credit (or 1 year full-time equivalent) and can be taken on a full-time or part-time basis. Students with appropriate education and/or professional experience may be eligible for advanced standing and may then complete the degree in less time. Students with full-time employment are recommended to undertake a part-time study load.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates will be equipped with a breadth and depth of generic and disciplinary knowledge and skills which can be applied to a range of complex contexts;

Graduates will have developed an understanding of enquiry-based learning and demonstrate analytical skills;

Graduates will have an awareness of contemporary issues within the aviation industry.

Graduates will have developed an advanced critical thinking and problem solving skills in a management context in the aviation industry;

Graduate Capabilities

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Program Structure
48 Units of Credit:

Students must complete 48 UOC as a standalone program.

Prescribed Electives

Students must take at least 48 UOC of the following courses.

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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

The minimum entry requirement to the Graduate Diploma in Aviation Management is at least 1 year of relevant industry experience*.

There are three entry groups to the GradDip AvMgmt. The entry groups are determined by the applicant's years of industry experience. Each entry group offers different amounts of advanced standing and therefore the total UoC to complete at UNSW is different for each group.

A minimum of 1 year of relevant industry experience is required to enter the program. If you have at least 2 years of relevant industry experience or advanced flying experience to ATPL then you may be credited with up to 12 UoC advanced standing. 5 or more years of industry experience may give you up to 24 UoC advanced standing. Remaining units must be completed at UNSW.

Examples of industry experience:

Advanced flying training (e.g. any holder of Command Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot Licence or Air Transport Pilot Licence)
Air traffic controller
Aviation legal practioner
Airline captain, first officer, second officer or line pilot
Business strategy analyst
Defence force personnel
Flying instructor
Flight attendant
Flight scheduler
Human factors analyst
Licence aircraft maintenance engineer, aircraft technician
Managerial role
Marketing and sales personnel
Network planner
Police and fire fighters
Research analyst
Revenue analyst
Flight dispatcher and load controller
Flight safety operations and risk management personnel

Applicants are to submit the following documents for assessment of entry:

CV
Evidence of work in Aviation industry and years of experience

Applicants with other relevant qualifications and experience not listed may apply for admission to this program as follows. This is in accordance with UNSW Policy and Procedure on Recognition Of Prior Learning. Applicants will need to demonstrate that they have achieved the same knowledge and skills (learning outcomes) through their formal or informal learning as the qualifications listed for entry for this program. Any relevant documentation should be attached to the application and will be considered by the Academic Coordinator for the Program.

For more information about admission requirements for various UNSW programs, visit the following website(s):

Program Requirements

Recognition of Prior Learning

Progression Requirements

Students who successfully complete 48 UOC of the Graduate Diploma in Aviation Management (5741) with a Credit average (=65%) may articulate into the Master of Aviation Management (8741). Students must then complete an additional 48 UOC for the Master of Aviation Management and meet all other program requirements.

Students who have completed 24 UOC of the program (excluding credit received from advanced standing or credit transfer) may be eligible to transfer to program 7449 Graduate Certificate in Aviation Management, and graduate with that qualification.

For more information on university policy on progression requirements please visit Academic Progression

Pathways

Articulation Arrangements

Master of Aviation Management - MAvMgmt8741 - Aviation Management

Program Fees

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Additional Expenses

This program is delivered by distance education using Moodle. It is essential that all students have regular access to email as well as the Internet to enable access to course notes, latest news, students online accounts and administration matters. It is desirable that applicants also have access to a computer with standard programs such as MS Excel, MS Word and Acrobat Reader. To run Moodle effectively, students should, as a minimum, use the system components at http://teaching.unsw.edu.au/students. If not, Moodle may still work, but some functionality may be lost.Students can contact UNSW IT Service Centre for further technical supports.

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Faculty
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Campus

Kensington

Study Level
Study Level refers to the academic level of a program, specialisation or course.

Postgraduate

Typical duration:

1 years

Delivery Mode
Delivery Mode: The delivery option(s) by which a course or program is offered.

Fully online

Intake Period

Term 1, Term 3

Academic Calendar

3+ Calendar

Minimum Units of Credit

Award Type

Graduate Diploma

Award(s)
Award(s): Qualification upon completion (all awards offered by UNSW are accredited by UNSW and align with the Australian Qualifications Framework).

Graduate Diploma in Aviation Management - GradDipAvMgmt