Master of Aviation
Blended learning – on-campus and digital learning
Swinburne's Master of Aviation prepares you for aviation management and leadership roles with a focus on aviation safety behaviours. This aviation masters program is designed specifically for personnel currently involved in aviation looking to upgrade their skills in human factors in aviation management at a tertiary level.
This postgraduate course investigates emerging aviation industry challenges and how established models can be used to create innovative solutions to aviation safety. You will learn to review aviation safety reporting, apply theoretical knowledge and reflect critically on professional aviation industry practices surrounding human factors in aviation accidents. Develop an outlook that will set you in good stead for leadership and mentoring roles, and demonstrate high-level responsibility and accountability.
Upon graduation, you will be prepared to adapt to an evolving industry landscape, and take on roles such as airline or airport manager, flight or ground operator, and aviation safety authority. In addition, you will have skills that can be applied across a range of other resilient organisations and industries, including transport, supply chain and health.
Duration
1.5 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Intakes
Off-Campus (Semester 1, Semester 2) - View application and start dates
Study mode
- Distance
2023 Start Dates
2024 Start Dates
Course information in detail
- Course detail, course structure and units of study.
Course description
Course structure
- 7 Core units (87.5 credit points)
- 1 dissertation unit (Human Factors Specialisation or Aviation Management (25 credit points)
- 3 x Elective units (37.5 credit points)
Maximum Academic Credit
The maximum level of credit that can be granted for the Master of Aviation award is 75 credit points (normally 6 units), this is based on exit award requirements of 150 credit points.
Units of study
Careers and graduate outcomes
- Course aims and objectives.
Aims and objectives
CLO1: Demonstrate high-level advanced knowledge in professional aviation industry practice
CLO2: Identify and describe the complexity of issues and relationships in the aviation industry
CLO3: Apply established models to implement innovative solutions to a variety of industry scenarios, and take leadership and mentoring roles within operational teams
CLO4: Investigate contemporary and emerging aviation industry issues and challenges and to develop innovative strategies for implementation of effective management
CLO5: Apply theoretical knowledge and reflect critically on professional aviation industry practice
CLO6: Discuss and document research outcomes by applying appropriate research principles, sound methods and technical research skills
CLO7: Apply clear and coherent communication skills to justify propositions and professional decisions
CLO8: Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for all personal work outputs
Pathways and scholarships
- Credit transfer, recognition of prior learning and scholarships.
Course fees and requirements
- Entry requirements and non-year 12 entry.
Course fees
How do I pay my fees?
FEE-HELP is a loan given to eligible full-fee paying higher education students to help pay part or all of their tuition fees. The Commonwealth Government pays the amount of the loan directly to Swinburne.
HECS-HELP is a loan and discount scheme available to eligible students enrolled in a Commonwealth supported place. A HECS-HELP loan can cover all or part of the student contribution amount.