Modules

We explore air safety management from a broad perspective so you will be exposed to areas as diverse as human resources, regulation, and crisis management. The academic framework has been created by the industry for the industry. This means you learn from the former British Airways human resources director in one module, and the industry's crisis management expert in safety or the chief executive officer of a major maintenance facility in another. If we have an insufficient number of students interested in an elective module, this may not be offered. In rare cases, one or two elective modules may not run due to low interest or unanticipated changes in timetabling, including scheduling clashes, room and staff availability. If an elective module will not run, we will advise you at the beginning of every academic term or as soon as possible, and help you choose an alternative module. Following the Induction Workshop, the programme is based on completing four core modules and four elective modules over three to five years, which are taught over three-day periods. Teaching takes place across global locations including London, Dubai and Frankfurt. Students also take on a project/dissertation in an air safety management topic, which is usually completed within six to twelve months. Students choose their own research focus and often use the project as a way into a new career. Students who choose not to do the project, or are unable to complete the programme within the five years, receive a Postgraduate Certificate on successful completion of four modules or a Postgraduate Diploma on successful completion of eight modules. Core Modules

• Induction Workshop (0 credits)

• Crisis Management (15 credits)

• Active Safety Management (15 credits)

• Safety Risk Management (15 credits)

• General Principles in Human Factors (15 credits)

• Airline Operational Regulatory Compliance (15 credits)

• Airworthiness (15 credits)

• Airline Operations (15 credits)

• Human Resource Management (15 credits)

• Airline Finance (15 credits)

• Safety Management - Tools and Methods (15 credits)

• Psychology in Aviation Management (15 credits)

• Airline Strategy and Business Planning (15 credits)

• Air Accident Investigation (15 credits)

• Leadership in Organisations (15 credits)

• Sustainable Aviation (15 credits)

• Aviation Law (15 credits)

• Future Aviation Challenges – from Unmanned to Spaceflight Vehicles (15 credits)

• Airport Strategy Management (15 credits)

• Airline Training Management (15 credits)

• Airline Fleet Planning (15 credits)

Assessment method

Each elective is assessed by two pieces of coursework, the core modules are assessed by one piece of coursework and an examination. Each module comprises: Part I: Prior reading before the onsite module where appropriate. Part II: Attendance at the institution (or other locations) for the module over three days. Part III: Examinations are held at the end of the core modules. Part IV: Coursework for assessment. Coursework is required within six weeks of the onsite module.