The program focuses on equipping students with knowledge and skills related to aviation safety management systems, airport security protocols, emergency response planning, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance. It covers airport planning and design principles, including terminal design, runway and taxiway planning, airport master planning, and airspace management.
Students gain insights into the process of designing, expanding, and improving airport infrastructure to accommodate the growing needs of the aviation industry.
It covers regulations, guidelines, and industry standards set by international bodies such as the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the Airports Council International (ACI).
Duration: Bachelor’s degree requires about 8 semesters or 4 years
Program delivery: 12-15 credits per normal semester and 6 credits per summer semester
Internship: Placement on a 3-month internship
Courses: Apart from courses closely related to the program, students take general education courses.
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| Core Courses | 57 |
| Communication skills | 12 |
| Humanities | 09 |
| Social Sciences | 09 |
| Math/Computer skills | 09 |
| Natural Science | 03 |
| General Business requirements | 21 |
| Total | 120 |
Airport Management Electives (30 Credits)
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AVIA 111 | Introduction to Aviation Management | 3 |
| AVIA 207 | Introduction to Air Transportation | 3 |
| AVIA 208 | Economics of Air Transportation | 3 |
| AVIA 211 | Aviation Safety and Security | 3 |
| AVIA 214 | Principles of Accident Prevention & Causation | 3 |
| AVIA 215 | Introduction to Aviation Law & Policy | 3 |
| AVIA 305 | Introduction to Meteorology | 3 |
| AVIA 308 | Air Operations Management | 3 |
| AVIA 309 | Air Traffic Control | 3 |
| AVIA 312 | Human Resource Management in the Aviation Industry | 3 |
| AVIA 389 | Internship | 3 |
| AVIA 393 | Strategic Management of the Aviation Industry | 3 |
Technical Electives (6 Credits)
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AVIA 349 | Special Topics in Aviation Management | 3 |
| AVIA 350 | Senior Project: | 3 |
Airport Management Core Courses (21 Credits)
| AVIA 120 | Introduction to Airline Management | 3 |
|---|---|---|
| AVIA 121 | Introduction to Airport Management | 3 |
| AVIA 218 | Airport Planning and Design | 3 |
| AVIA 226 | Airport Administration & Finance | 3 |
| AVIA 318 | Airport and the Environment | 3 |
| AVIA 320 | Airport Marketing | 3 |
| AVIA 325 | Air Cargo | 3 |
| AVIA 335 | Airline Marketing & Promotion | 3 |
| AVIA 361 | Public Policy and Regulatory Issues in the Industry | 3 |
Graduates are equipped with the knowledge and skills to pursue rewarding careers in airport management, ensuring efficient and safe airport operations, implementing effective safety and security measures, and contributing to the overall success of airports and the aviation industry.
Some common career paths include:
Duration: 4 years full-time
Semester Starts: Fall, Spring, Summer I and Summer II
Fee: 12,036 OMR
IELTS (academic): 6.0 (with no band less than 6.0)
TOEFL (internet) min overall score 60
MCBS Placement Test
Applicants who do not have official IELTS or TOEFL scores are required to take MCBS English Placement Test.
Students will need to go through Mathematics and IT placement tests to determine their levels of proficiency in these subjects as they are part of the GFP or possible exemption.
Contact Program Chair Dr. Rene Paquibut for more information.
