Program Overview

Master of Business Administration Aviation

The Master of Business Administration Aviation is a postgraduate degree that combines core business principles with aviation-specific courses. This unique combination ensures a dynamic, business-orientated, modern degree to carry students into the future of aviation.

Overview

The Master of Business Administration Aviation degree is designed to provide students with a comprehensive skill set of strategic business leadership and aviation expertise. This degree bridges the gap between specialised aviation knowledge and advanced business acumen, empowering graduates to lead with confidence in a technology-driven and rapidly evolving global aviation industry.

Career Outcomes

As a graduate, students will be equipped for senior and executive positions in the aviation industry, including airlines, airports, aviation safety regulation, aviation authorities, and other transport and logistic sectors.

Why Study Aviation at UniSQ?

• Superior industry experience: Benefit from superior industry experience, with highly trained staff including current and recent Airline, Australian Defence Force, and Instructor Pilots and managers.
• Be ready for the future of aviation: UniSQ is future-focused, teaching skills that are directly transferrable to today's workplace and jobs of the future.
• Experience flexible learning: Study on your own terms, in your own time, and balance life and learning with online study.

What You'll Study

To graduate from the Master of Business Administration Aviation, students must successfully complete 12 units of study.

Degree Structure

A postgraduate university degree typically comprises advanced coursework and research opportunities, allowing students to deepen their expertise in a specific field while building upon foundational knowledge.

Core Courses

• MBA8001 - Leveraging Your Leadership Identity
• AVN6103 - Enhancing Aviation Safety Management and Culture
• AVN5101 - Optimizing Air Transport Economics
• AVN6107 - Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for Commercial Aviation Advancement
• AVN5104 - Navigating International Aviation Systems
• AVN6102 - Elevating Performance through Aviation Human Factors
• AVN5108 - Mastering Key Post Holder Duties and Responsibilities
• AVN6101 - Forecasting the Future of Air Transportation

Capstone Courses

• For Coursework Students:
  • MBA8011 - Driving Growth and Innovation
  • MBA8012 - Dreaming Big (Capstone)
• For PhD Pathway Students:
  • EDU6223 - Research Project Part A
  • EDU6224 - Education Project B

Student Selective Courses

• For Coursework Students: Select two postgraduate level units subject to enrolment requirements.
• For PhD Pathway Students:
  • EDU5002 - Foundations of Research in Education
  • EDU6222 - Methods for Research in Education

Entry Requirements

• Academic entry requirements: Completion of an Australian university bachelor degree, or equivalent, with relevant aviation industry work experience, or completion of an Australian university bachelor degree, or equivalent, in the area of aviation, management, and/or psychology.
• English language requirements: IELTS (Academic) - Minimum overall score of 6.5 and a minimum score of 6.0 in each of the four components - listening, reading, writing, and speaking.

Entry Pathways

There is more than one way to get into university, and if students are not sure about their entry options, they should get in touch to discuss.

Fees and Scholarships

• Domestic full fee paying: AUD 33,360 (indicative annual fee).
• This estimated annual fee is based on the current average rate for the first year of study (8 units per year) and does not include the cost of materials such as textbooks, additional costs, or the Student Services and Amenities fee.

How to Apply

Complete the online application directly to UniSQ.

Study Dates

Select to start the degree in one of the following intakes:

• Block 1, 2026: Application closing date Monday 12 January, Orientation Monday 12 January, Start date Monday 19 January.
• Block 4, 2026: Application closing date Monday 29 June, Orientation Monday 29 June, Start date Monday 6 July.

Frequently Asked Questions

• How long does it take to complete this degree? The duration of a Master of Business Administration in Aviation will vary depending on the education provider. At UniSQ, the MBA Aviation will take approximately one year to complete.
• What are the entry requirements for the Master of Business Administration in Aviation? To gain entry into UniSQ's MBA Aviation, students need to have completed an Australian university bachelor degree, with relevant aviation industry work experience, or completed an Australian university bachelor degree in the area of aviation, management, and/or psychology.
• What career opportunities are available? Graduates of an MBA Aviation can enjoy many employment opportunities in management and flight operations, developing the skills necessary to confidently work as an aviation manager or in other senior management roles within the aviation industry.
• Can I study a Master of Business Administration in Aviation online? Yes, UniSQ offers an online MBA Aviation, allowing students to study where and when it suits their life.