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Overview

The 3981 Bachelor of Aviation in Management program is a 144 UOC undergraduate program offered by UNSW Aviation through the Faculty of Science and resides within a suite of undergraduate aviation programs under UNSW Aviation, including the Bachelor of Aviation in Flying (3980) and the Bachelor of Aviation in Remotely … For more content click the Read More button below. The aim of the program is to prepare students for a successful career in the aviation industry with a focus on creating effective managers and thought leaders in the sector. The program has been designed by UNSW Academics and key aviation industry partners and provides students with an opportunity to gain a combination of real-world experience and academic skills providing them with a competitive edge in the market. Strong involvement from industry in the delivery of the program gives students the opportunity to network and engage with industry partners and prospective employers. Key areas of learning include courses in human factors and safety, aviation economics and finance, aviation management, aviation law and regulation, and aviation and the environment.  The degree is also underpinned by courses that develop students' scientific and soft skills that leverage the technical knowledge learned throughout the program. Bachelor of Aviation in Management students are also provided with an opportunity to embark on an optional minor specialisation in one of three key areas in aviation management: Human Factors and Aviation Safety, Aviation Law and Sustainability, and Aviation Data Analytics, to further refine their learning and provide career direction. The program involves a minimum of 3 years of full-time study.  The rules and requirements of the degree are set out below.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Apply knowledge of human factors and safety management systems to collaborate effectively with stakeholders to mitigate risk.
  • Global citizens
  • Scholars
  • Leaders
2.
Apply knowledge of appropriate organisational and management theories and methods in a local and global aviation context.
  • Leaders
  • Global citizens
  • Scholars
3.
Analyse and evaluate contemporary issues in aviation management, governance and business situations and propose appropriate solutions based on scientific, theoretical, and operational knowledge.
  • Leaders
  • Scholars
  • Professionals
4.
Identify and assess social, economic, and environmental sustainability challenges in the aviation industry and employ leadership and teamwork skills in providing practical solutions.
  • Global citizens
  • Leaders
  • Professionals
5.
Communicate professional and disciplinary information and ideas effectively and persuasively to a variety of audiences using a range of methods.
  • Professionals
  • Scholars
6.
Apply critical thinking and technical skills, including data analysis, to identify issues, analyse challenges and solve problems impacting the aviation industry, including emerging capabilities and technologies.
  • Leaders
  • Scholars
  • Professionals
  • Global citizens

Program Structure

Students must complete 144 UOC when taken as a standalone program.

Discipline Specific Core of 96 UOC:
1. 78 UOC of core courses in Aviation (Management) (Levels 1, 2 and 3)
2. 18 UOC of Aviation (Management) Electives

Breadth Component of 48 UOC:
1. 36 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.

Disciplinary Component96 Units of Credit:
Optional Minor24 Units of Credit:
Free Electives36 Units of Credit:

Recommended Electives

General Education12 Units of Credit:

Excluded General Education Courses

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Program Constraints

Maturity Rule

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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

Limitations on Recognition of Prior Learning

Program Requirements

Internship, Placement and Exchange Opportunities

Bachelor of Aviation (Management) students and Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Aviation (Management) students have the opportunity to use 6 to 12 UoC of Level 3 Prescribed Electives to enrol in Work Integrated Learning (WIL) placement courses (AVIA3199, SCIF3000, AVIA3299). If Bachelor of Aviation (Management) students wish to enrol in all three WIL work placement courses offered (18UoC total), additional courses will need to be taken as part of the student's allocated free elective load.

Progression Requirements

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

Associated Programs

Similar Program

Bachelor of Aviation - BAv3980 - Aviation (Flying)

Related Double Degree

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

Postgraduate Pathway

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

Honours Pathway

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

Professional Outcomes

Career Opportunities

Management positions in flying training schools, charter companies, regional airlines, major airlines.

Recognition of Achievement

University Medal

Award of Pass with Distinction

Additional Information

Definition of 'Science' courses

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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

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