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Master of Science (Aviation)
Melbourne City
Further your career in the aviation industry by developing the skills and knowledge to take on management roles.
The aviation industry is global, competitive and driven by rapidly changing market forces and this program is focused on equipping you with the skills to achieve results.
The program combines core studies spanning the breadth of the aviation industry with the opportunity to specialise in a range of areas including:
- business and management
- transportation and logistics
- remotely piloted aircraft systems
- analytics
- airworthiness
- aerospace technology
During your specialisation, you’ll update your understanding of the industry and be exposed to issues faced by complementary sectors.
You’ll also gain the skills to analyse and implement creative solutions, and enhance your leadership and communication skills.
An aviation research project will allow you to consolidate and expand the knowledge gained throughout the program. You'll have the opportunity to work on an in-depth qualitative and/or quantitative study that has a technical and/or managerial application.
- 1 to 1.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent (with exemptions)
- 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent (without exemptions)
International student visa holders can only study full-time.
- 1 to 1.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent (with exemptions)
- 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent (without exemptions)
Some projects in the Aviation Research Project course may require travel to the Bundoora campus. Alternative projects based entirely at the Melbourne City campus are available.
Local students can complete this program either on-campus or fully online, with all core courses and sufficient optional courses available in both modes of delivery.
RMIT University is committed to providing you with an education that strongly links formal learning with professional practice.
A range of learning and teaching approaches are used to develop your capabilities and develop your skills as an independent and lifelong learner. Traditional face-to-face classes will be utilised, but self-paced learning tools will also be utilised, such as lecture capture videos and web-based exercises.
You'll undertake structured activities that allow you to learn, apply and demonstrate your professional practice. These activities will be in real-work contexts or simulated work situations. Further learning activities will involve case studies of real-world problems, and where possible extensive use of guest lectures are included from industry experts.
RMIT has expanding Australian and international links with the aviation industry.
This program was developed in collaboration with key stakeholders in the aviation industry. Industry engagement and input is embedded throughout the program to ensure it remains relevant and graduates are equipped with the knowledge and skills for a successful career.
Graduates will be suited for a range of operational management and planning roles in the aviation industry. These include management-level roles in areas such as:
- airline operations planning and management
- airline maintenance management and supervision
- airport landside operations
- airport airside operations
- airport planning and management
- aviation safety management
Dr Graham Wild (Program Manager)
Dr Wild specialises in aviation research methodologies and analytics providing significant impact in all aspects of the industry, with a specific focus on sustainability and aviation technology.
Mr Glenn Baxter (Deputy Program Manager)
Mr Baxter has spent several decades in the aviation industry working in airline operations and air cargo for several major international airlines. His real world experience and industry connection has ensured the program is directly applicable and relevant to the industry.
For further information about this program, please make an enquiry.
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Futher your career in the aviation industry
This flexible postgraduate program offers a range of specialisations, so your can tailor your studies to your current career or your future career ambitions.