Program Overview

Aviation Management BSc (Hons)

Course Overview

The course aims to encourage aspirations for management and positions of leadership that will shape the future of the industry.

• The course is ideal for individuals with an enthusiasm for commercial aviation and who wish to develop and expand their understanding and engagement with the air transport industry.
• The course curriculum brings together management and transport systems theory, economics, data analysis, aerospace engineering, logistics, transport geography, regulation and safety and aims to provide a progressive learning journey, culminating in a holistic appreciation of the complexities of the global aviation ecosystem.
• The course is actively supported by guest lectures from expert industry practitioners and leaders, practical activities such as simulation and exposure to the industry.

Why Coventry University Wrocław?

• At Coventry University Wrocław, we aim to offer a career-focused experience to our students, one that is traditionally academic but is also designed to help you progress in your future career.
• Our offering is flexible and designed to fit around your life, allowing you to benefit from a modern, forward-thinking higher education institution, reinforced by the quality and reputation of Coventry University.
• We are dedicated to making higher education accessible and enjoyable for as many people as possible, so we only to cover one module at a time, allowing you to become a specialist in each topic before moving onto the next.

Why You Should Study This Course

• Our innovative approach focuses on the management of the multifaceted aviation industry from day one.
• The course is delivered in an environment that offers an opportunity for individuals from a broad range of subject interests, experiences, and backgrounds, to develop their commercial and technical knowledge, skills and capabilities commonly required to chart a successful career within the aviation industry.
• The course focuses on the complex inter-relationships that exist between various stakeholders, such as airlines, airport operators, regulators, representative bodies and industry suppliers.
• The course unveils the multifaceted aviation ecosystem and its interaction within the dynamic environment in which it operates and develops your understanding of the cohesive nature of the sector and the interaction between business and operational management.
• The course threads together the aviation ecosystem with business awareness, strategic thinking, technical understanding, and operational application by embedding research-active teaching and industrial engagement.
• The course provides opportunities to attend guest lectures or industry events from leading aviation organisations, with the aim of deepening and enriching your learning experience.

Official Course Partner

• From the smallest details to the highest pursuits, Collins Aerospace Wrocław is dedicated to redefining aerospace.
• The company is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defence industry.
• Company experts in engineering and logistics share their knowledge and industry insights with Coventry University Wrocław students by delivering Fundamentals of Aeronautical Engineering and Flight Theory and Global Logistics and MRO Management modules.
• Collins Aerospace global presence: 67,000+ employees, 16,000+ engineering workforce, 300+ sites globally.
• Career opportunities with Collins Aerospace Wrocław.

What You'll Study

Year One

• Foundations of Aviation Business Economics and Data Analysis - 30 credits
• Introduction to Aviation Ecosystem and Project Management - 30 credits
• Airport Planning and Design - 30 credits
• Fundamentals of Aeronautical Engineering and Flight Theory - 30 credits

Year Two

• Global Logistics and MRO Management - 30 credits
• Aviation Safety, Security and Airport Operations - 30 credits
• Airline Marketing and Air Service Development - 30 credits
• Predictive Analytics for Aviation - 30 credits

Placement Year

• EU Work Placement – 0 credits
• International Study/Work Placement – 0 credits

Final Year

• Aviation Strategy and Finance - 30 credits
• Airline Scheduling and Operations - 30 credits
• Strategic People Management in Aviation - 30 credits
• Aviation Management Dissertation - 30 credits

How You'll Learn

• This course is available as a full-time three year or optional four-year sandwich course, the latter incorporating a work placement or study year in a related field.
• Our teaching methods are varied, offering a number of teaching styles to suit the needs of our students, so in addition to lectures, we also utilise a blended learning approach, including online aspects, workshops and group work.
• Additional support is available via email and our online learning platform, which is currently Aula.
• Progression through the modules develops knowledge and skills, including communication (written and oral), study skills, research methods, project management, presentation and career development.
• We will also encourage you to consider your employability and/or entrepreneurial development.

Teaching Contact Hours

• The number of full-time contact hours may vary from module to module, however, on average, it is likely to be around 20 contact hours per week.
• Additionally, you will be expected to undertake significant self-directed study of approximately 30 hours each week, depending on the demands of individual modules.
• The contact hours may be made up of a combination of face-to-face teaching, individual and group tutorials, and online classes and tutorials.

Assessment

• Assessment methods vary and include individual and group coursework in the form of written business reports presentations, in-class or online tests, portfolios, project thesis and tutorial tasks which take place during and at the end of each six-week block.
• The Coventry University Group assessment strategy ensures that our courses are fairly assessed and allows us to monitor student progression towards achieving the intended learning outcomes.

Entry Requirements

Polish Requirements

• The candidate should be able to demonstrate one of the following diplomas:
  • Pass Matura (Świadectwo Dojrzałości) poziom podstawowy/basic level with satisfactory grade 40% or better
  • Pass Matura poziom rozszerzony/advanced level with a grade of 55% in two subjects. Obtain 75% in Matura extended level English Language Exam OR IELTS 6.0 overall OR equivalent.
  • A Level: BBB
  • International Baccalaureate (IB Diploma): 28 points

EU Requirements

• We're here to help you understand which qualifications, diplomas and certificates you can use from your own country to meet our entry requirements. Contact us to find out more
• International Baccalaureate (IB Diploma): 28 points

International Requirements

• For international students and regional specific information, find your home country on our regional entry requirements page.
• We recognise a breadth of qualifications, speak to one of our advisers today to find out how we can help you.

English Language Requirements

• A telephone interview to assess English language skills will be arranged for non-native English speakers.
• If you hold IELTS Level 6.0 (with no component less than 5.5) or equivalent, you will not have to complete the telephone interview.

Fees and Funding

• 2024/25 tuition fees:
  • EU: 27,500 zł (EU) per year
  • International: 46,000 zł (non-EU) per year
• Coventry University Wroclaw will review tuition fees each year. Coventry University Wroclaw may increase fees for each subsequent year of study but such increases will be no more than 5% above inflation.
• Please note that the calculation of inflation is based on the information on price indices of consumer goods and services published by the President of the Statistics Poland on the website: for the quarter preceding the fees’ valorisation.
• Students who are not satisfied with the changes will be offered the opportunity to withdraw.

Facilities

• Coventry University Wrocław will offer you a wide range of facilities to support your studies and help you succeed.
• This campus offers the opportunity to study in fully equipped classrooms for interactive and collaborative teaching, IT suites purpose-built to support the needs of our students and also break out spaces.

Careers and Opportunities

• The aviation industry is growing massively, and future scenarios look extremely optimistic provided that the industry employs highly skilled professionals.
• This course aims to prepare you for a wide range of career options within the aviation industry, – from airline and airport management to air transport consultancy, roles with industry suppliers and manufacturers or in international logistics and regulatory bodies.
• Upon successful completion of the course you can expect to be able to:
  • Develop sustainable solutions to aviation management problems, recognising the diversity of stakeholders that make up the global aviation industry.
  • Select and apply a range of research skills, management tools and strategies, to resolve current and future challenges.
  • Promote, defend and justify recommendations using appropriately sourced evidence and data.
  • Identify, analyse and evaluate data from various sources to support decision making, business improvement, effective governance and regulatory compliance.
  • Work in teams and as an individual, to deliver outcomes that recognise the diverse and international context of the aviation industry.
  • Select and deploy relevant software and technologies to support management decision making and sustainable aviation operations.
  • Manage relationships and behaviours that support management processes, business outcomes and professional development in aviation.
  • Evaluate and synthesise contemporary theory and research findings to propose innovative solutions to aviation management problems.
  • Apply a range of management strategies and the principles of project management to achieve tangible outcomes to aviation management challenges and problems.
  • Consider and apply the fundamental principles of transport systems design and aeronautical engineering to inform sustainable management decision-making within the aviation industry.

Where Our Graduates Work

• Recent graduates of Coventry University’s Aviation Management course have found graduate roles in companies including British Airways, Virgin Atlantic Airways, Ryanair, easyJet, Wizz Air, Heathrow Airport, Birmingham Airport, East Midlands Airport, Oman Airports, Lufthansa Technic, UK Civil Aviation Authority, EASA, IATA, Airbus, Rolls Royce, Deloitte and ICF International Inc.