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AVN5101 Aviation Management

Overview

The aviation industry is a highly dynamic, global, and complex socio-technical system. Individuals intending to enter a supervisory or management role within the aviation industry need to have a broad understanding of the aviation system in general, including international bodies, regulatory agencies, and the complex facets of individual airlines, airports, and other ancillary agencies.

Course Details

• Units: 1
• School or Department: School of Business
• Grading basis: Graded
• Course fee schedule: Not specified

Staffing

• Course Coordinator: Chanika Mannawaduge

Course Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course, students should be able to:

1. Apply advanced knowledge of the global aviation industry with depth in the underlying principles and concepts which determine airline policies and success.
2. Explain and explore contemporary airline, airport, and structures, processes, and other aviation systems.
3. Develop an in-depth knowledge of human resource management systems and practices for managing and motivating employees.
4. Explain the principles and practices used in managing teams in aviation.
5. Apply high-level written and interpersonal communication skills appropriate to managerial positions within an aviation context.
6. Critically apply the principles of effective leadership, planning, and problem-solving in aviation.

Topics

1. | Introduction to global aviation systems and macroeconomics in a global aviation market | 15.00
2. | Contemporary airline economics | 15.00
3. | Human resource management, culture, and management in aviation organisations | 15.00
4. | Decision making under uncertainty | 10.00
5. | Group dynamics and building high-performance teams in aviation | 10.00
6. | Communication, critical thinking, and judgement in aviation operations | 15.00
7. | Effective leadership, planning, and problem-solving in aviation | 20.00

Texts and Materials

There are no texts or materials required for this course.

Student Workload Expectations

To do well in this subject, students are expected to commit approximately 10 hours per week, including class contact hours, independent study, and all assessment tasks.

Assessment Details

• Approach: Assignments
• Type: Written
• Description: Online forums, Essay, Journal
• Group: No
• Weighting (%): 10, 40, 50
• Course learning outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

University Acknowledgement

The University of Southern Queensland acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands and waterways where the University is located. Further, we acknowledge the cultural diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and pay respect to Elders past, present, and future.