Cranfield University’s Centre for Air Transport Management is proposing a new Executive MSc in Air Transport Management, offering a flexible learning approach for leaders and future leaders in aviation and associated industries for delegates globally.

As we develop the new programme we would welcome your feedback to the proposed structure and content. To provide feedback or to register your interest in the proposed programme please click the link below. Please note the proposed course will require University approval before being formally offered.

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Proposed course details
The course proposes several start dates throughout the year and is designed around the needs of people aiming to develop their careers in the air transport industry, while being in full-time employment. Many modules are offered face-to-face but also live online. While face-to-face delivery allows for networking with other participants and the Centre’s staff, we understand that it is not always possible for busy leaders in the industry to travel to Cranfield – live online lectures cater for their needs.

The course covers key issues in air transport management, from airline and airport management, to economics, finance, marketing and strategy. The course also addresses current key issues such as sustainability, geopolitics and digitalisation.

A core component of the course is students’ personal and professional development. Coaching and mentoring sessions, reflection and application of what has been learnt in the modules are vital.

Proposed modules include:

  • The Air Transport Industry: Challenges and Issues (20 credits)
  • Air Transport Economics and Financial Management (20 credits)
  • Airline Strategic and Marketing Management (20 credits)
  • Professional and Personal Development for Leaders in Aviation (20 credits)
  • Select two additional elective modules from Air Transport Environmental Planning, Digital Airline Management, Airline Safety Management, Airport Operations (10 credits each)
  • Group Project (20 credits)
  • Individual Research Project (80 credits)


Flexible study options
The course is being designed to offer maximum flexibility with many of the module being offered face-to-face and online.

There is also flexibility on the course award:

  • Take modules individually and build credits towards a post-graduate award
  • Postgraduate Certificate – 60 credits through taught modules
  • Post graduate Diploma – 120 credits, 100 credit through taught modules + Group Project (20 credits)
  • MSc – as PG Dip plus an 80 credit Individual Research Project

Duration
Depending on the award selected the course duration will vary from 1 year for the PG Cert, 2 years for the PG Diploma and 3 years for the full MSc, where the final year is spend completing the Individual Research Project