Course Overview
This BSc programme will give you the business skills and an understanding of the entire aviation industry offering you a dynamic range of career opportunities.
Ranging from the technological excellence to engineering and the management of global airlines and airport hubs, with this degree you can be part of the exciting and fast-paced aviation sector.
This BSc (Hons) Airline, Airport and Aviation Management is an innovative degree programme that focuses on giving you a critical understanding and the skills for managing in the world of aviation.
This honours degree is delivered by a team of expert tutors who are all experienced in the aviation industry and experienced educators. Our lecturers have excellent links with members of the aviation community and they’re perfectly placed to offer you career advice specific to the sector.
Upon completion you will hold a BSc (Hons) Airline, Airport and Aviation Management awarded by London Metropolitan University (London Met). This maps to a level 8 honours degree on the National Framework of Qualifications in Ireland.
*CATS Credits Displayed. 2 CATS points = 1 ECTS point.
Derek Fox
Derek Fox is a man whose experience spans many industries. He leads Portobello Institute’s MSc in Aviation Management and brings a wealth of experience to the role.
He has worked directly with companies such as Aer Lingus and the Dublin Aviation Authority, playing a key part in providing consultancy and strategic advice during an important transitional period for the airline.
He is a lead facilitator and director of DFLeap consulting and has previously worked as a senior specialist in the area of management, leadership and communications with the IMI (Irish Management Institute).
With over 30 years’ experience in learning design, management, coaching and development he has spent 15 years in a large multinational corporation and has worked in both business and academia across Europe, Asia, and America.
“I began my career as an Engineer but became passionately involved in Psychology in my twenties. This led me to work as a trainer/lecturer in leadership and management where I enjoy working with individuals and organisations to unlock their full potential.
“I have published a number of books including the popular ‘Discovering your Style and Dealing with Difficult People’ and am a regular contributor to business and press publications,” he said.
Derek is the program leader of our MSc in Aviation Management so students will get the chance to learn from him in key areas such as “understanding how to do a dissertation, what ethical research is, how to develop research questions and objectives, selecting appropriate methodologies to inform and address your answering of the research question and how to draw conclusions based on your primary research. Not to mention statistical analysis,” he said.
Derek is ambitious for his students and the opportunities Aviation Management can bring to their careers.
“We have students across multiple sectors of the aviation industry. Our aim is to reach aviation sectors like engineering, fleet management, fleet rentals, all that kind of stuff, on top of airlines and airport operations.
Qualifications Held
- MSc Organisational Behaviour
- MA Psychology
- BA People Management
- Level A and B Psychometrics
- CiPD Certificate in Training Practice
- Sports Psychology
- Master Trainer Program
In-person on weekdays delivery offers you the opportunity to study with a more traditional schedule with lectures delivered on-site in Portobello during weekdays.
Those lectures are generally scheduled between Tuesday and Thursday. Monday’s lectures are delivered online.
Blended learning offers a combination of online and in person lectures taking place at the weekends
This makes it easier for you to study while working full-time.
With both delivery modes, there will be lectures you need to attend on-site due to the nature of the content – practical skills etc. All online only lectures are recorded for you to catch up later. Where lectures are delivered onsite – these will simultaneously be delivered online and will also be recorded so you can customise your learning journey – attend on-site, online, or catch-up later.
Build your career with a strong network of connections
Building a strong network of connections is essential as you advance your career. Portobello Institute has an established network of connections and we offer our students the opportunity to engage with those connections through annual events.
You’ll have the opportunity to visit major international airlines, airports and commercial aircraft manufacturers.
Our partnership with London Metropolitan University, as one of the leading universities in aviation studies, gives our students the opportunity to visit a number of leading aviation companies, such as Boeing and Bombardier.
Owing to established links with the industry, we often welcome visiting lecturers from airlines, airports, maintenance organisations, consultancy organisations and aircraft manufacturers.
You’ll be encouraged to obtain Royal Aeronautical Society membership and engage with the Society’s regular lectures and events throughout your studies.
We also have links with the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT), which is a professionally focused partner for the aviation sector. Membership of CILT will be strongly encouraged.
-
1Complete the online application form.
-
2Your application will be reviewed by our enrolment team.
-
3Applicants will be contacted by Portobello Institute's enrolment team to confirm a place on the course or for more information.
Course: €5,395 + Exam Body Reg. Fee: €435.00
Course: €4,495 + Exam Body Reg. Fee: €435.00
Option 1
40% deposit payment (€2,450.00), followed by 6 scheduled payments on the first of each month, commencing the 1st of the month after the start date of the course. Includes one off instalment fee of €295.
- €612.50 due in month 1
- €612.50 due in month 2
- €612.50 due in month 3
- €612.50 due in month 4
- €612.50 due in month 5
- €612.50 due in month 6
Option 2
40% deposit payment (€2,332.00) due on application of your course. Final balance (€3,498.00) due before the course start date.
Option 1
33% deposit payment (€1,747.35), followed by 8 scheduled payments on the first of each month, commencing the 1st of the month after the start date of the course. Includes one off instalment fee of €365.
- €443.46 due in month 1
- €443.46 due in month 2
- €443.46 due in month 3
- €443.46 due in month 4
- €443.46 due in month 5
- €443.46 due in month 6
- €443.46 due in month 7
- €443.46 due in month 8
