Bachelor of Aviation and Piloting / Bachelor of Business
Blended learning – on-campus and digital learning
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.
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Start dates
Hawthorn campus
- Semester 1 - 27 February 2023
- Semester 2 - 31 July 2023
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.
View course rules and special requirements
| 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
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| 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 |
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| 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
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- 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)
- See the course planner for an example degree structure
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.
AACSB Accreditation
Swinburne business degrees are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International. The alumni of AACSB accredited business schools are among the world’s most influential leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs impacting business, government, and non-profit sectors. Only five per cent of business schools worldwide are AACSB accredited.
Scholarships
At Swinburne scholarships are about providing opportunity, promoting equity and recognising excellence and achievement. Scholarships are available for both commencing and current students.
How to enter this course
- Entry requirements, English language requirements and prerequisites.
How to apply
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