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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. 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 also 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)
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.
Professionals in the aviation industry are in demand not only in Australia, but across the globe. With a rapidly growing population that seeks to travel internationally, the need for well-planned and managed airlines, airports and related organisations will become even more important.
Graduates with a postgraduate qualification will be suited for a range of high-level 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
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.