Masters Degree

MSc Aviation Management

Course Overview

This MSc in Aviation Management programme develops critical and practical skills applied in the field of aviation management. The online delivery offers students the opportunity to work full-time while studying.

Level Postgraduate Qualification Masters Degree

Online with live lectures

Duration 1 year

Start date TBC

1^st Year Fees €9,710.00

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The MSc in Aviation Management is an innovative programme that focuses on e-commerce and e-strategies for managing in the world of aviation.

This programme will develop critical and practical skills applied in the field of aviation management. You will be equipped for management and leadership within the aviation sector, which ranges from operational management, strategic overview and planning, regulations and compliance and financial management.

It is designed to offer a level 9 qualification for those coming from a broad spectrum of backgrounds such as business, finance or engineering.

This MSc Aviation Management is awarded by London Metropolitan University (London Met). This is mapped to the National Framework of Qualifications and is equivalent to a level 9 masters qualification.

*CATS Credits Displayed. 2 CATS points = 1 ECTS point.

Leading, Managing & Developing People 20 Credits

Strategic Operations Management for Airlines & Airports 20 Credits

Aviation Governance & Regulation 20 Credits

Strategic Leadership and Innovation for Aviation Managers 20 Credits

Finance and Forecasting Methods for Aviation Industry 20 Credits

Aviation Economics and Financial Management 20 Credits

Management Learning and Research 20 Credits

Industry Capstone Project for Aviation 40 Credits

Derek Fox

Derek Fox has over 30 years’ experience in learning design, management, coaching and development. He spent 15 years in a large multinational corporation and has worked in Europe, Asia, and America. Tutoring across a number of degree and masters programmes, Derek is also an associate specialist in the area of…...

Derek Fox has over 30 years’ experience in learning design, management, coaching and development. He spent 15 years in a large multinational corporation and has worked in Europe, Asia, and America.

Tutoring across a number of degree and masters programmes, Derek is also an associate specialist in the area of management, leadership and communications with the IMI (Irish Management Institute) and is a director of DFLeap consulting.

He has designed, managed and delivered on programmes up to and including level 9 awards on the NFQ. Derek has presented to exam boards at QQI, UCC, TCD and IMI.

He has accredited awards in organisational behaviour, psychology, psychometrics, people management, training, elearning, programming languages and engineering. Derek has completed the C.I.P.D (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development) accredited Certificate in Training Practices (CTP). He has completed John Townsend’s Master Trainer programme and is a licensed NLP (Neuro-linguistic Programming) master practitioner.

In addition to these academic qualifications Derek is also licensed and certified to administer and facilitate an extensive range of personal development instruments, including:

MBTI® (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator) Step I
5 Behaviours of a cohesive team™
EQi® (Bar-On Emotional Intelligence)
DiSC® (Behaviour instrument)
MBTI Step II™
Think on your Feet®
Belbin® Team Role Theory
Korn Ferry™ Dimensions (Previously Hay Group, Talent Q)

Derek is a member of the Irish Institute of Training and Development (IITD), the American Society for Training and Development (ASTD), The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CiPD), the International Society for Performance Improvement (ISPI) and the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA).

Derek has published a number of books including his popular ‘Discovering your Style and Dealing with Difficult People’ and is a regular contributor to business and press publications.

This course is delivered entirely online with live lectures allowing you the opportunity to study from anywhere in the world in your own time.

This is an accelerated programme, completing your qualification in twelve months during three academic semesters, getting you out into the world of work faster.

The tutorial webinars, held at the start of each module, provide guidance and support. They outline the module content, explain assessments and expectations, and show how to access information.

Our programme management team are always available to offer you telephone and email support and if you need to, you can arrange to meet them for further one-to-one guidance.

Build your career with a strong network of connections

Building a strong network of connections is essential as you advance your career to senior level. 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.

Entry to this programme is by direct application to Portobello Institute.

You are required to hold a minimum of a 2.2 (or equivalent) in a related subject discipline.

The course is also open to professionals already working in the aviation industry who may not necessarily have an undergraduate degree. However, you must have a minimum of two years related work experience at managerial level within the industry. This will need to be confirmed by two letters of reference. You’ll also need to submit a CV in support of your application.

If you have experience which falls outside of this specification and is non-standard, we’d like to invite you to an interview for a more detailed discussion relating to your application.

All applicants must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the use of the English Language. Applicants who did not complete their previous stage of studies through English may need to provide evidence of a Secure English Language Test (SELT) such as Academic IELTS. IELTS requires an overall score of 6.5 with a minimum score of 6 in each individual component.

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Complete the online application form.
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Your application will be reviewed by our enrolment team.
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Applicants will be contacted by Portobello Institute's enrolment team to confirm a place on the course or for more information.

Online with live lectures

Course: €9,265 + Exam Body Reg. Fee: €445.00

€9,710.00 Year 1 total fee

Online with live lectures

Option 1

30% deposit payment (€3,031.50), followed by 10 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 €395.