Graduate Certificate of Aviation (Management)
This course has been discontinued - this course is closed for new enrolments, the information on this page is provided for continuing students.
The Graduate Certificate of Aviation (Management) qualifies graduates to undertake management roles in the aviation industry. The course, primarily, is designed to meet the needs of personnel currently involved in the aviation industry who wish to upgrade their skills at tertiary level in the area of aviation management. Graduates may pathway into either the Graduate Diploma of Aviation (Management) or Master of Aviation (Management) courses with advanced standing.
Duration
12 months part-time
Study mode
- Distance
Course information in detail
- Course detail, course structure and units of study.
Course description
The Graduate Certificate of Aviation (Management) forms the first stage in a three-stage nested suite of programs consisting of:
Graduate Certificate of Aviation (Management) (GC-AVMGT)
Graduate Diploma of Aviation (Management) (GD-AVMGT)
Master of Aviation (Management) (MA-AVMGT)
The Graduate Certificate of Aviation (Management) qualifies graduates to undertake management roles in the aviation industry. The course, primarily, is designed to meet the needs of personnel currently involved in the aviation industry who wish to upgrade their skills at tertiary level in the area of aviation management. Graduates may pathway into either the Graduate Diploma of Aviation (Management) or Master of Aviation (Management) courses with advanced standing.
The program will provide students with the necessary skills in the field of air transportation management within the aviation industry. It will provide insight into the multiple facets of management and its application in air transportation. The program has been developed in partnership with the aviation industry. One of the unique aspects is that authors and lecturers from a number of fields contribute to this teaching. This provides a range of diverse views, ideas and practical examples and broadens the students' understanding of air transportation management.
All aviation units of study are undertaken by distance education. Please note that students must have access to the internet as materials are delivered online. Non-aviation units may use other means of delivery and assessment.
Find out more about the Department of Aviation.
Course structure
The Graduate Certificate of Aviation (Management) consists of a total of four core units (50 credit points).
Maximum Academic Credit
The maximum level of credit that can be granted for the Graduate Certificate of Aviation (Management) award is 25 credit points (normally two units)
Maximum Academic Credit
The maximum level of credit that can be granted for the Graduate Certificate of Aviation (Management) award is 25 credit points (normally two units)
Units of study
* Outcome units - matched exemptions are generally not granted for higher education outcome units.
Careers and graduate outcomes
- Course aims and objectives.
Aims and objectives
On completion of the Graduate Certificate of Aviation (Management), graduates will be able to:
- demonstrate specialised knowledge in professional aviation management practice
- identify and describe the complexity of issues and relationships in the aviation industry and provide solutions to aviation management problems
- describe contemporary and emerging aviation industry issues and challenges
- apply clear and coherent communication skills to articulate complex knowledge and ideas
- demonstrate responsibility and accountability for all personal work outputs.
Pathways and scholarships
- Credit transfer, recognition of prior learning and scholarships.
Course fees and requirements
- Fees, entry requirements and non-year 12 entry.
Course fees
The total tuition fee is dependent upon the combination of units of study selected by the student. Fees are reviewed each year. Find out more about fees.
Entry requirements
To be eligible for consideration for entry, candidates would normally be university graduates with a minimum Bachelor qualification (AQF level 7) in any of the following disciplines : Aviation; Engineering; Business; Economics; Management; Law; Marketing; Science; Technology; Psychology; Social Science; or other disciplines assessed to be appropriate.
Applicants who do not meet the above entry requirements will be considered if they have significant, relevant aviation or allied industry experience* (minimum of three years).
* Relevant industry experience: If this includes work experience, documents substantiating work experience need to be provided on company letterhead and clearly detail roles as well as duties and duration of posts held.
Applicants who do not meet the above entry requirements will be considered if they have significant, relevant aviation or allied industry experience* (minimum of three years).
* Relevant industry experience: If this includes work experience, documents substantiating work experience need to be provided on company letterhead and clearly detail roles as well as duties and duration of posts held.
How to apply
This course is closed for new enrolments.