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MBA - Aviation Management

MBA Aviation Management is one of the most sorts after management specialization. Aviation industry has grown leaps and bounds in the recent years. Aviation industry is the most rewarding as well as glamorous industry which attracts many youngsters every year, but in order to climb higher strata’s of management a student must be adept for the job.  Aviation management involves the understanding of all the important functions of aviation, ground, cost effectiveness plus management skills to anticipate and manage business hurdles and opportunities for the benefit and growth of organization. The course of Aviation Management is designed to allow students to compete with the dynamic changes of aviation industry.

Course Structure

The course structure of the program differs from institute to institute but the important modules in the 4 semester program which are found common with various institutes are:1st semester:

  • Indian Ethos & Human Quality Development
  • Computers Fundamentals
  • Laboratory Practice
  • Global Management Practices
  • Managerial Economics
  • Statistical Methods
  • Enterprise Economics and Macro Economic Concepts
  • Accounting for Management
  • Organization Behavior
  • Global Management Practices
  • Quantitative Methods in Management

2nd Semester:

  • Indigenous Management Systems
  • Financial Management
  • Application of Research Methods in Management
  • Airport Systems
  • Air Traffic Control
  • Aviation Services Management
  • Business Communication
  • Marketing Principals, Practices and Management
  • Laboratory Practice
  • Airport Planning and Development
  • Financial Management

3rd Semester:

  • Business Environment
  • Strategic Airline Marketing and CRM
  • Crew Resource Management
  • Airport Ramp Management
  • Airline Route Planning
  • Passenger Handling
  • Aviation and Airport Security
  • Production and Operations Management
  • Air Transport Economics and Finance
  • Airline & Airport Management

4th Semester:

  • Entrepreneurial Motivation and Development of Women Entrepreneurs
  • International Aviation Policy and Air Traffic Control
  • Aviation Law, Licensing and Insurance
  • Cargo and Dangerous Goods Regulations
  • Human Factors in Aviation
  • Strategic Management
  • Aviation Financial Management
  • Safety Management Systems in Aviation
  • Air Cargo & Logistics Management

Eligibility and Duration

The minimum eligibility to enter a MBA course is 10+2 certificate and minimum 55% in graduation from a deemed university. MBA entrance exams are the prerequisite to apply to a desired organization. There are a number of entrance exams which are conducted by different recognized bodies like CAT, MAT, GMAT, XAT etc. Every entrance exam has different eligibility percentage; which a student must attain to appear for different colleges and universities. Every institute, university or collage does not necessarily acclaim all the entrance exams. Some institutes also conduct their own entrance exams. The next important step to entry to a MBA program is personal interview which is a mandatory procedure. The duration of a regular degree MBA course is 2 years.

Job Prospects and Scope

Aviation industry is growing at a fast pace, therefore skilled and professional people are hired by various national and international companies. A hard working and well qualified student can apply with Indian as well foreign aviation companies and help the industry by their innovative ideas and method of working.