General Information
The MBA (Aviation Management) progamme is suitable for those who have significant responsibility at management or supervisory level in the aviation or related sectors.
This programme has been designed to educate students from diverse disciplines within the airline, aviation and airline leasing sector. The Corporate MBA (Aviation Management) aims to combine the traditional benefits of an MBA education with a particular focus on the aviation sector resulting in maximum value for participants and for employers within the aviation sector.
Course Structure
The MBA (Aviation Management) is run on a part time basis over two years on a block release basis. Students undertake four modules per semester consisting of both traditional MBA modules and aviation specific modules. The inclusion of core MBA modules makes this an attractive offering for middle managers who wish to combine the broad understanding of business organisations and their strategic focus with specialist modules dedicated to the
aviation sector. With an attendance requirement on campus averaging three days per month, scheduled well in advance, participation from any part of Ireland, or indeed overseas, is facilitated.
Assignment and project work is focused on real and current issues, problems and opportunities, for which valuable solutions and insights are generated. A significant project is begun in the summer period between Years 1 and 2, developed during the second year and completed for submission in the autumn following conclusion of the taught element of the programme.
Programme Content
Year 1
Air Transport Characteristics; Financial Reporting; International Political Economy; Data Analysis for Business Decisions; International Management; Corporate/Airline Finance; Airline Economics; Fleet Planning.
International Workshop
A one-week residential workshop designed to provide international perspectives of aviation management is an integral component of the programme.
Year 2
Corporate Strategy Analysis; Airline & Ground Operations; Airport Business; Relationship Marketing; Strategic Human Resource Management; Implementing Strategy; Airline Marketing; Creativity, Innovation & Entrepreneurship; Managing Projects & Operations.
Two residential summer schools: A four day Aircraft Leasing module in Year 1 and an elective stream of modules in Year 2.
A thesis completes the programme.
Careers
MBA programmes are designed to provide additional skills for employees to be promoted within management or to change functions. The course is also designed to meet the managerial needs of owner/managers and self-employed individuals. A significant proportion of students have engineering or applied science primary qualifications and intend moving to managerial roles.
Entry Requirements
Admission to the MBA (Aviation Management) programme will involve a rigorous process of selection to ensure that only qualified participants are given access to the programme. Normally, the following criteria are applied:
- An honours primary degree or an equivalent professional qualification.
- At least 4 years' experience at management or supervisory level in the aviation or related sectors
- An acceptable score in the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT)
- A satisfactory interview is part of the application process.
Delivery
Block Release Structure: the major focus for learning lies in the three day intensive blocks delivered on-campus or at residential locations. There are four on-campus teaching blocks per semester. Between blocks, individual study is supported by the formation of learning sets averaging four student. There are in additional two Residential Summer Schools: A four day Aircraft Leasing module in Year 1 and an Airline Simulation and Planning in Year 2.
International Workshop: A one-week residential programme which is designed to develop international perspectives of aviation management is an integral component of the overall development experience.
Application Process
The application process is Open for the 2012/13 Academic Year:
Fees for AY2011/12 (under review for AY2012/13)
Year 1
EU students €13,600
Non-EU students €15,000
Year 2
EU students €13,600
Non-EU students €15,000
Contact
Programme Director: Dr Siobhan Tiernan
Tel: +353-61-202398
Fax: +353-61-312196
Email: siobhan.Tiernan@ul.ie
Programme Co-Ordinator: Valerie Clancy
Tel: +353-61-213571
Fax: +353-61-213489
Email: valerie.clancy@ul.ie
