Aviation Industry Fundamentals

AVA80012 12.5 Credit Points Online

Duration

  • One Semester or equivalent

Contact hours

  • 150 contact hours - Online

On-campus unit delivery combines face-to-face and digital learning. For Online unit delivery, learning is conducted exclusively online.

2023 teaching periods

Hawthorn

Higher Ed. Semester 2

Dates:
31 Jul 23 - 29 Oct 23

Results:
5 Dec 23

Last self enrolment:
13 Aug 23

Census:
31 Aug 23

Last withdraw without fail:
15 Sep 23

Aims and objectives

At the conclusion of this subject students should have a good understanding of the broader issues affecting air transportation at international and local level for both government and operators of services. Additionally, students should gain sufficient insights into wider business issues relating to this highly regulated and complex industry.
 
Unit Learning Outcomes (ULO)
On successful completion of this unit students will be able to: 
 
1. Discuss the significance of the Chicago Convention, identifying and explaining the major outcomes of the convention 
2. Explain ways in which the Chicago Convention impacts the operations of all air transport with particular emphasis on the responsibilities of signatory States
3. Identify and discuss the economic and technical regulations and standards pertaining to organisations within the air transport industry
4. Verify the key operational components of both passenger and cargo transport operations and explain their significance to the safety of flight  
5. Quantify and interpret financial measures of performance, control and accountability within the air transport industry 
6. Describe the characteristics of markets and marketing concepts and strategies with regard to the management of airlines and airports 
7. Demonstrate through individual written communications specialised knowledge with regard to technical and regulatory concepts and practices in the air transport industry 
 

Courses with unit

Master of Aviation (Management)