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Overview

The Bachelor of Aviation is offered by the Faculty of Science with input from the Business School. 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 … For more content click the Read More button below. Both streams consist 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.

Learning Outcomes

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Collaborate effectively with others and use effective communication skills to present a coherent and sustained argument on aviation-related issues.
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Demonstrate the ability to critically select and apply aviation and business management knowledge to situations in a local and global environment.
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Analyse issues in aviation management and business situations and propose appropriate solutions based on academic insight.
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Identify and assess cultural, ethical, environmental and/or sustainability considerations in the aviation industry and provide practical solutions.
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Demonstrate an ability to articulate complex issues in coherent written statements and oral presentations
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Demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving skills in the aviation management context, such as operational and economic decision-making of an airport/airline.
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Program Structure
144 Units of Credit:

Students must complete 144 UOC as a standalone program.

Discipline Specific Core of 108 UOC:
1. 78 UOC of core courses in Aviation (Management) (Levels 1, 2 and 3)
2. 30 UOC of Aviation (Management) Electives

Breadth Component of 36 UOC:
1. 24 UOC of Free Electives. These courses can be taken from any Faculty of the University.
2. 12 UOC General Education courses. Please see the rules regarding General Education below. 

Please click the Sample Programs link below to view a typical enrolment pattern for this program.

Free Electives

Students must take 24 UOC of the following courses.

General Education

Students must take 12 UOC of the following courses.

Any course defined as a Science course (see Table 1) cannot be taken as General Education (GE). All other courses can be used to fulfil the GE requirement of this program, including GEN### courses. Any exceptions to these rules must be approved by the Associate Dean (Academic Programs) or nominee.

Excluded General Education Courses

Students may not undertake any of the following excluded courses.

Course Information Rule

GEN# courses cannot count towards the free elective component, or towards science core courses or science electives in the program. Any exceptions to these rules must be approved by the Associate Dean (Academic Programs) or nominee.

Maximum Level 1 UOC

Students may only undertake a maximum of 60 UOC of the following courses.

Level 2 Maturity Requirements

Students must have completed 48 UOC before taking any of the following courses.

Level 3 Maturity Requirements

Students must have completed 96 UOC before taking any of the following courses.

Sample Programs

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Related Programs

Related Programs

Bachelor of Aviation - BAv3980 - Aviation (Flying)

Related Double Degree Programs

Bachelor of Commerce - BCom
Bachelor of Aviation - BAv
3835 - Commerce / Aviation (Management)

Program Requirements

Recognition of Prior Learning

Progression Requirements

Pathways

Honours Programs

Bachelor of Science (Honours) - BSc(Hons)4500 - Science (Honours)

Post Graduate

Graduate Diploma in Flying - GradDip(Flying)5536 - Aviation (Flying)

Professional Outcomes

Career Opportunities

Recognition of Achievement

University Medal

Award of Pass with Distinction

Additional Information

Definition of 'Science' courses

Table 1

Science Handbook Rules and Editions

Students must follow the program rules and requirements in the UNSW Handbook published in the year they commence their studies with the Faculty of Science.

Students who transfer from another UNSW Faculty into Science (for example, from a Bachelor of Arts into a Bachelor of Science) must follow the program rules and requirements in the UNSW Handbook published in the year of their transfer.

Students, who are readmitted to UNSW after a period of unapproved absence or deferment, or after exclusion, must satisfy the program rules in the Handbook published in the year of their readmission. In addition, these students may be subject to restrictions on which courses taken at UNSW may be counted on their return. In some cases, students returning from an unapproved absence may be required to repeat courses. See the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Advanced Standing section below for more details. Students who take approved leave or deferment will follow the Handbook for the year of their original commencement unless otherwise approved by the Associate Dean (Academic Programs). 

Faculty of Science Rules

The Faculty of Science has some rules that relate to all students enrolled in programs offered by the Faculty in relation to recognition for prior learning, general education, course exclusions, study load, and cross-institutional study. All students should read the information contained on the Faculty General Rules and Requirements page.

Program Fees

At UNSW fees are generally charged at course level and therefore dependent upon individual enrolment and other factors such as student's residency status. For generic information on fees and additional expenses of UNSW programs, click on one of the following:

Pre-2019 Handbook Editions

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