The program covers a wide range of subjects relevant to aviation management, including aviation operations, airline management, aviation safety and security, air traffic management, aviation economics, airport management, and aviation law and regulations.
It incorporates courses on aviation technology, digitalization, aviation data analytics, and emerging technologies in the industry.
This includes topics such as flight planning, scheduling, ground handling, aircraft maintenance, passenger services, cargo operations, and airport infrastructure management.
Students learn about the complexities of managing an airline or an airport administrative function efficiently and effectively.
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 |
Aviation Management Electives (24 Credits)
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 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 349 | Special Topics in Aviation Management | 3 |
| AVIA 361 | Public Policy and Regulatory Issues in the Industry | 3 |
| AVIA 389 | Internship | 3 |
Aviation Management Core Courses (33 Credits)
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AVIA 111 | Introduction to Aviation Management | 3 |
| AVIA 120 | Introduction to Airline 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 308 | Air Operations Management | 3 |
| AVIA 312 | Human Resource Management in the Aviation Industry | 3 |
| AVIA 335 | Airline Marketing & Promotion- Final Project | 3 |
| AVIA 393 | Strategic Management of the Aviation Industry | 3 |
Graduates can opt for various career paths within the aviation industry, including:
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.
