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Our Bachelor of Aviation and Piloting/Bachelor of Business allows you to combine your passion for flying with business studies.

This double degree includes four units of practical professional pilot training. Training in an airline cadet pilot environment, you'll acquire a Commercial Pilot Licence with a Multi Engine Instrument Rating. For your final practical unit, you'll either undertake a Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) approved Multi Crew Cooperation course, or Flight Instructor rating.

In your business studies, you’ll examine business models, strategy and management principles, and be prepared for roles in modern organisations.

Work Integrated Learning is a guaranteed part of all our bachelor degrees. In this degree, in the units Aviation Research Project Part 1 and 2, you’ll work on a group project based on real industry problems faced by Qantas or Melbourne Airport.

You'll graduate with the skills to pursue a career as a flight crew member, flight instructor, or within an aviation business.

Start dates

Hawthorn campus

Semester 1 - 27 February 2023
Semester 2 - 31 July 2023

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Duration

4 Year/s

Full-time

VTAC code

3400211293 (IFP)

CRICOS code

096702J

Fees

A$238,201 - 253,301 (total indicative fee 2023) (Additional cost incurs if you take additional flying training hours)*

The indicative course fees shown in Course Search apply to international students for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.

International students in Australia who hold student visas are required to study full-time and on campus. Courses that are taught entirely online are only available to international students studying outside Australia or those in Australia who are not on a student visa. Online courses are not available to international students in Australia who hold a student visa.

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Course details

- Course structure, career opportunities and professional recognition.

Course structure

Successful completion of the Bachelor of Aviation and Piloting / Bachelor of Business requires students to complete units of study to the value of 400 credit points. All units of study are valued at 12.5 credit points unless otherwise stated.
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Core studies for Bachelor of Aviation and Piloting

12 units (150 credit points)

Units	Unit codes	Credit points
The Global Aviation System	AVA10001	12.5
Aviation Legal and Regulatory Framework	AVA10010	12.5
Essential Aviation Analytical Skills	AVA10011	12.5
Airline Business Strategy *	AVA10012	12.5
Aviation Project: Blue Sky Ideas	AVA10014	12.5
Airline Operations Management *	AVA20022	12.5
Aviation Capstone 1: Project Planning *	AVA30008	12.5
Aviation Capstone 2: Project Implementation *	AVA30009	12.5
Private Pilot Licence Practicum	AVF80001	12.5
Commercial Pilot Licence Practicum 1	AVF80002	12.5
Either Multi Crew Cooperation and Jet Orientation Course Practicum - Core Aviation Practical Unit - Bachelor of Aviation and Piloting - 12.5 cp - Choose 1 of the following units	AVF80005	12.5
or Flight Instructor Rating Practicum	AVF80006	12.5
Private Pilot Licence Additional Practicum - Optional Core Practicum unit - available to students when additional flying hours are needed to fulfil the licencing Requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), or other ICAO State regulatory authority	AVF80007	12.5
Commercial Pilot Licence Additional Practicum - Optional Core Practicum unit - available to students when additional flying hours are needed to fulfil the licencing Requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), or other ICAO State regulatory authority	AVF80008	12.5
Multi Crew Cooperation Additional Practicum - Optional Core Practicum unit - available to students when additional flying hours are needed to fulfil the licencing Requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), or other ICAO State regulatory authority	AVF80010	12.5
Commercial Pilot Licence Practicum 2	AVF80013	12.5
Flight Instructor Rating Additional Practicum - Optional Core Practicum unit - available to students when additional flying hours are needed to fulfil the licencing Requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), or other ICAO State regulatory authority	AVF80022	12.5

*Outcome unit – completion demonstrates the attainment of course learning outcomes

Core studies for Bachelor of Business

4 units (50 credit points)

Units	Unit codes	Credit points
Financial Information for Decision Making	ACC10007	12.5
Innovative Business Practice	BUS10012	12.5
Economics for Business Decision Making	ECO10005	12.5
Introduction to Business Digitalisation	INF10024	12.5

Major for Bachelor of Aviation and Piloting in Piloting

8 units (100 credit points)

Units	Unit codes	Credit points
Private Pilot Licence Theory	AVT10005	12.5
Commercial Pilot Licence Theory 1	AVT10006	12.5
Commercial Pilot Licence Theory 2	AVT20003	12.5
Advanced Aviation Analytics and Research Skills	AVA30005	12.5
Future Aviation Technologies and Operational Concepts	AVA30006	12.5
Air Transport Pilot Licence Theory 3 *	AVT30002	12.5
Air Transport Pilot Licence Theory 1 *	AVT30003	12.5
Air Transport Pilot Licence Theory 2 *	AVT30004	12.5

*Outcome unit – completion demonstrates the attainment of course learning outcomes

Major for Bachelor of Business

8 units (100 credit points)

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Accounting Business Administration Business Analytics and Analysis Entrepreneurship and Innovation Finance Financial Planning Human Resource Management Logistics and Supply Chain Management Management Marketing

Full-time study: 100 credit points/eight standard units of study per year
Part-time study: 50 credit points/four standard units of study per year
One credit point is equivalent to one hour of study per week per semester (including contact hours and private study)
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Course learning outcomes

Students who successfully complete the Bachelor of Aviation and Piloting will be able to:

demonstrate coherent understanding and application of the body of knowledge specified by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) (or equivalent ICAO State regulatory body) for flight crew, including specialised knowledge required for the Air Transport Pilots Licence. The standards of a recognised safety regulatory authority shall be generally applied
demonstrate broad and coherent knowledge of Aviation Human Factors, Aviation Management and Aviation Technology to critically analyse and solve problems and implement solutions in global professional airline and aviation practice
work autonomously and in teams within organisations with a focus on safety, quality, legality and profitability applying ethical standards with professional accountability
plan and deliver a team-based professionally-relevant research project with some independence
demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills in a professional aviation context
employ an entrepreneurial approach in contributing to innovation, development and management of change within professional airline and aviation operational practice
demonstrate both broad and specialised technical knowledge and skills within the field of professional pilot practice
critically apply theoretical and practical skills as a professional pilot and to be able to analyse, evaluate and review to provide solutions to non-ambiguous, ambiguous and novel complex flight scenarios
apply knowledge and skills beyond the minimum specified in the Civil Aviation Safety Authority Part 61 Manual of Standards (or equivalent ICAO State regulatory body) to achieve the licencing qualification of Commercial Pilot (Aeroplane) The standards of a recognised safety regulatory authority shall be generally applied.

Students who successfully complete the Bachelor of Business course will be able to:

define and integrate theoretical principles applicable to business and apply those principles in a range of practices
systematically review and critically evaluate research from a variety of sources in order to make informed judgments on options for innovatively solving a range of problems that arise in business contexts
formulate creative solutions that are fit for purpose and demonstrate cognisance of the impact of business decisions on the triple bottom line
coherently articulate a line of reasoning demonstrating cultural sensitivity and apply a framework to analyse and offer solutions to ethical dilemmas
communicate a range of business arguments by evaluating and implementing alternative communication strategies as appropriate to the audience
build on and continuously develop the intellectual independence to be critical and reflective learners, cognisant of new technologies
work collaboratively in diverse groups.

Career opportunities

This course prepares students for aviation careers in the air transportation industry as professional pilots.

Professional recognition

For the Bachelor of Business as appropriate for the major specialisation undertaken.

For the Bachelor of Aviation and Piloting nil, however all delivered flying training will be done in accordance with the requirements of either the Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority or any other International Civil Aviation Organisation Member state regulatory authority as appropriate to where the graduate may seek employment.

The Finance major, in the Bachelor of Business and related double degrees, is recognised under the CFA Institute Affiliated University. The course covers at least 70% of Level 1 of the CFA program Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK) placing emphasis on the CFA Institute Codes of Ethics and Standards of Practice. This recognition signals to students, employers and the marketplace that that Swinburne’s curriculum is closely tied to professional practice and is well suited to preparing you for employment in the finance and investment industry, and for sitting the CFA examination. Students of the Finance major may be eligible for CFA Program Student Scholarships.

How to enter this course

- Entry requirements, English language requirements and prerequisites.

Entry requirements

A prerequisite for many courses, the Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) can now be done on campus in Hawthorn at Room 132, Building TD. Book now or call +61 3 9214 3584 for more information.

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Prerequisites

Successful completion of:

the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or its equivalent, such as an interstate or international Year 12 qualification.
completion or partial completion of an approved tertiary qualification (including Diplomas, Advanced Diplomas, Associate Degrees and Degrees).

Course prerequisites

VCE Units 3 and 4: a minimum study score of 20 in any Mathematics or equivalent

Other requirements
Prior to selection, all shortlisted candidates are required to complete a skills assessment test, facilitated by CAE Australia Flight Training. It is a computer-based pilot aptitude test that is designed to determine a candidate's understanding of a career as a professional pilot and their suitability to undertake an intensive professional flight training program. The skills assessment test is composed of a series of computer-based assessments that cover pilot aptitude, including hand–eye coordination, motor skills and spatial awareness.

Applicants will be provided with test booking information with the Conditional Offer Letter if you meet all other course entry requirements.

A non-refundable fee is payable prior to taking the test.

Information for applicants
Although not an entry requirement, students must also satisfy the statutory Class 1 medical requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (or equivalent ICAO State regulatory authority) if undertaking practical flying training to commercial level.

Meeting the minimum entry requirements for the course does not guarantee offer of a place. See Admissions at Swinburne, for general information about admission process.

English language requirements

Satisfactory completion of one of the following:

IELTS overall band of 6.0 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0
Swinburne’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 65%, all skills 65%
Or equivalent measures available at English language requirements.

Pathways

Pathways allow students to progress from one qualification to another where the first course is recognised as an entry requirement and/or provides advanced standing to the second.

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How to apply

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