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MSc Air Transport Planning and Management

University of Westminster — London, United Kingdom

MSc Air Transport Planning and Management is a postgraduate Urban Planning course at University of Westminster, London, United Kingdom. It takes 1 year, costs £20,760 per year and starts in September and January.

Postgraduate · 1 year · Full-time · Urban Planning · £20,760 per year

Intakes: September, January

This course has been developed to meet the needs of graduates worldwide seeking to gain greater knowledge and experience of the air transport industry, and looking to progress into senior roles in management, operations and commercial planning of airlines, airports, government departments and aviation-related businesses such as aircraft manufacturing, finance and consultancy. It is designed to provide a strong theoretical and analytical basis, coupled with the application of many practical techniques and strategies. The course builds on the successful series of aviation short courses that have attracted participants from around the globe to the University each year. Top reasons to study this course (from the course page): - Gain industry insider knowledge – International industry speakers and practitioners contribute to our programme, bringing you their latest expert knowledge and experience to boost your learning - As well as lectures, this is a practical course with hands-on activities such as simulation exercises, management games, and workshops, plus visits to airports and aviation facilities are organised to enhance your practical experience of the industry - Our expertise covers the three main areas within air transport – airlines, airports and air traffic management - We’ll support you in choosing a topic of your choice for your research dissertation by providing guidance and industry contacts - Flexible teaching – Modules are taught in blocks allowing you to study full-time or part-time to accommodate your time commitments, also giving you the opportunity to combine some sessions with our specialist short course activities, enabling you to further enhance your knowledge and expertise Campus: Marylebone, Central London Duration: 1 year Start dates: Full-time - September 2027; Full-time - January 2027 International tuition fee: £20,760 (Price per academic year). The university states annual fees stay the same throughout your studies. Careers (from the course page): This course brings together people who wish to move into the industry and those already working in the aviation field who seek to progress their careers further. If you’re a full-time student without a background in the air transport industry, you’ll be well placed to take up a junior position in a planning, management and operational role with airlines and airports after completing this course. You’ll also be well equipped for employment as an analyst with consultancies, government bodies, and aircraft manufacturers. Graduate employers named on the course page: British Airways, China Southern Airlines, Heathrow Airport, IndiGo, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Wizz Air. Source: University of Westminster course page.

Modules

• Air Transport Economics (Core)
• Air Transport Forecasting and Market Research (Core)
• Air Transport Management and Operations (Core)
• Research Dissertation (Air Transport) (Core)
• MSc Air Transport Planning and Management – Additional Activities Programme (Core)
• Air Traffic Management, Scheduling and Network Planning (Option)
• Air Transport Policy and Planning (Option)
• Airline Marketing and Business Models (Option)
• Airport Finance and Strategy (Option)

Careers

• Analyst
• Civil Servant
• Commercial planner
• Consultant
• Management trainee