MSc Air Transport Management

The Air Transport Management MSc at the University of Surrey provides students with an opportunity to gain a well-rounded, multi-disciplinary understanding of air transport management, coupled with a specific focus on their significant impacts and the potential for innovation. This course aims to equip its candidates with the skills required to pursue a successful career in the air transport industry.Course Content: The programme comprises of four core taught modules, plus a Design Project or Report in Air Transport and an individual research project. The content includes understanding the roles of key players in the sector including airlines, airports, and civil aviation authorities, learning how to establish an air transport company, and how to deal with problems that might impact its business and operations.Key Modules: This course is broken into compulsory and optional modules, with students required to earn 180 credits for the full MSc. The major compulsory modules include Air Transport Operations, Air Transport Business Creation, Air Transport Economics, and Safety, Security, and Emergency Planning. On the other hand, optional modules that students could choose from include Airport Operations, Survivable Systems, and Safety Risk Management.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) and the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS).Future Careers: With this degree, graduates have gone on to employment roles within organizations such as international airlines, airport management, aircraft manufacturers, civil aviation departments, air navigation services, and transportation companies. Job roles can include a wide range of functions such as an operational manager, planner, or researcher within the air transport industry.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.