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Bachelor of Aviation (Management) / Bachelor of Business

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Overview

This program has been replaced by the Bachelor of Aviation (Management)/ Bachelor of Commerce. 
Current students, please refer to your program planner and Unit Search. Program planners are available on the Faculty web site under Information for Current Students.
The aim of this double degree course is to provide an alternative non-flying degree to the Bachelor of Aviation course and to prepare students for professional careers in the air transportation industry. The additional business studies aim to expand the range of employment opportunities into management areas.
DurationFour years full-time (or equivalent part-time), plus six months to one year optional Industry-Based Learning.
Study modeFull-time
Part-time (day)
Course codeEATB050N

Career opportunities

The Aviation (Management)/Bachelor of Business course prepares students for professional careers in the following areas:
  • airline management
  • airline flight operations
  • airline ground operations
  • airport management
  • airport operations
  • airport planning
  • aviation consultancy firms
  • aviation charter firms
  • air services
  • aviation regulatory and safety services
  • aviation safety authorities
  • business-related position within the aviation industry
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Course in detail

On this page: course description, course structure and units of study.

Course description

This program has been replaced by the Bachelor of Aviation (Management)/ Bachelor of Commerce. 
Current students, please refer to your program planner and Unit Search. Program planners are available on the Faculty web site under Information for Current Students.
The aim of this double degree course is to provide an alternative non-flying degree to the Bachelor of Aviation course and to prepare students for professional careers in the air transportation industry. The additional business studies aim to expand the range of employment opportunities into management areas.

Course structure

Students complete at least 400 credit points, comprising units of study from the following groups:                 
Aviation (Management) Component
  • Core Aviation/Aviation Human Factors/Air Transportation Management & Aviation Technology Studies - 187.5 credit points 
  • Core Project Studies - 25 credit points 
  • Elective Aviation/Aviation Human Factors/Air Transportation Management & Aviation Technology Studies - 25 credit points
Business Component
  • core Business units - 50 credit points
  • Business Management major sequence of study (special sequence approved for Aviation and Aviation (Management) students) - 62.5 credit points 
  • Business minor sequence of study - 50 credit points
Note: 
  • some Aviation (Management) units are also counted towards the business component. See the business units planner for details
  • students also undertake HES0000 Careers in the Curriculum  (zero credit points)
  • students may choose to undertake Industry-Based Learning (zero credit points). IBL is paid, supervised employment relevant to program. Students must meet all IBL registration and entry requirements. The optional year of Industry-Based Learning is not available to international students
Careers in the Curriculum
In addition to the above, students must complete a compulsory unit of study HES0000 Careers in the Curriculum  to be awarded the degree. Careers in the Curriculum (CIC) is an innovative unit designed to assist Swinburne students to enhance their employability and career prospects. It is usually undertaken in the second year of your course and is compulsory for all undergraduate students who commence their course from 2007 onwards. Students studying CIC will not incur a HECS or fee debt for the unit as the cost will be met by the university as part of an initiative to enhance students' career skills.

Final Year Experience - Major Projects
As part of the Swinburne Model for Professional Learning, all incoming undergraduates from 2007 will undertake 25 credit points of professionally focused final year major projects within their programs of study. Entry with advanced standing may require alternate study sequences to be undertaken.

Units of study

Aviation Unit Groups
 
Core Aviation Studies Group     
HES1920 Private Pilot Licence (Non-Flying)
HES2925 Air Transport Pilot Licence 1 (NF) (Non-Flying)
     
Core Aviation Human Factors Studies Group     
HES1910 Human Factors & Communication
HES1915 Occupational Health and Safety HES2910 Human Factors and Performance 
     
Core Air Transportation Management Studies Group     
HES2915 Airline Planning & Operations
HES2986 Aviation Regulation Environment and Operation
HES2990 Airport Planning, Operation and Management
HES4981 Aviation Business Management
HES4990 Aviation Legal Framework
HES6720 Risk Perception and Analysis
     
Core Aviation Technology Studies Group     
HES1945 Aircraft Electrics and Avionics
HES2940 Aircraft Aerodynamics and Performance
Energy and Motion for Aviation(HET124A)
HMS141 Aviation Mathematics 
     
Core Project Studies Group     
HES4961 Aviation Research Project
HES4962 Advanced Aviation Research Project
Elective Aviation Human Factors Studies Group     
HES4916 Integrated Safety Management Systems
     
Elective Air Transportation Management Studies Group     
HES4985 Airspace Management and Air Traffic Services
HES4965 Aviation Study Tour
HES4985 Airspace Management and Air Traffic Services
HES6132 Managing Modern Distribution
HBSG200 New Venture Development and Management
     
Elective Aviation Technology Studies Group     
HES1935 Internal Combustion and Gas Turbine Engines
HES2930 Aircraft Structures
HES2945 Aircraft Design and Operations
 
 
Business Units
  • Four core business subjects
  • Major course of study in management
  • Minor course of study 
The following business-specific minors are available:

Recommended Study Sequence
Stage 1
Semester 1
HES1910 Human Factors & Communication
HES1920 Private Pilot Licence *
HET124A  Energy & Motion
HMS141 Aviation Mathematics

Semester 2
HES1915 Occupational Health and Safety *
HES1945 Aircraft Electrics and Avionics
HES2925 Air Transport Pilot Licence 1 (NF) *
Business Unit
Stage 2
Semester 1
HES2910 Human Factors and Performance
HES2940 Aircraft Aerodynamics and Performance
HES2990 Airport Planning, Operation and Management
Business Unit

Semester 2
HES0000 Careers in the Curriculum
HES2915 Airline Planning & Operations
HES2986 Aviation Regulation Environment and Operation
HES6720 Risk Perception and Analysis
One of:
HES2935 Aircraft Maintenance * #
HES4985 Airspace Management and Air Traffic Services #
Stage 3 - Optional Industry-Based Learning (IBL)
Semester 1
HEW050 Industry-Based Learning (Placement 1) Optional
Semester 2
HEW055 Industry-Based Learning (Placement 2) Optional
This optional Industry-Based Learning program is not available to international students.
Stage 4
Semester 1
HES4981 Aviation Business Management
HES4990 Aviation Legal Framework
Business Unit
Business Unit 

Semester 2
Business Unit
Business Unit
Business Unit
One of:
HES2945 Aircraft Design and Operations #
HES4916 Integrated Safety Management Systems #
Stage 5
Semester 1
HES4961 Aviation Research Project
Business Unit
Business Unit
Business Unit

Semester 2
HES4962 Advanced Aviation Research Project
Business Unit
Business Unit
Business Unit
Note:
Students are recommended to follow the above sequence, however, you can choose to vary your program by taking alternative electives according to the program structure rules. The faculty will timetable combinations of Aviation Management units according to the recommended sequence.
* These units of study will be either fully or partly delivered by General Flying Services, Moorabbin Airport.
Students should undertake Careers in the Curriculum (HES0000) in their fourth academic semester. Students may undertake it after this point, however, priority will be given to students selecting it as scheduled.
For business requirements see the program structure rules and the business units planner template.
Students interested in IBL should attend an IBL information session one semester prior to scheduled entry point.
# These units of study are electives.
Please note that international students are not eligible to undertake IBL and are required to study full-time.
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Graduate outcomes

On this page: career opportunities and professional recognition.

Career opportunities

The Aviation (Management)/Bachelor of Business course prepares students for professional careers in the following areas:
  • airline management
  • airline flight operations
  • airline ground operations
  • airport management
  • airport operations
  • airport planning
  • aviation consultancy firms
  • aviation charter firms
  • air services
  • aviation regulatory and safety services
  • aviation safety authorities
  • business-related position within the aviation industry

Professional recognition

The combined degree fulfills the educational requirements for associate membership of the Institute of Corporate Managers, Secretaries and Administrators; affiliate membership of the Australian Institute of Banking and Finance; initial membership requirements for the Australian Institute of Management.
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Course experience

On this page: IBL (industry based learning) and Swinburne Abroad.

Industry learning

Industry-Based Learning is an optional program in which students are placed in paid, supervised employment relevant to their studies as part of their degree. Industry-Based Learning gives students practical experience to add to their academic studies, and is a proven advantage in the graduate job market. All Industry-Based Learning placements are subject to availability of places. For further information visit: www.swinburne.edu.au/spl/ibl

Please note that the optional year of Industry-Based Learning is not available to international students.

Swinburne Abroad

Swinburne offers International Exchange Programs as well as other Education Abroad Programs to help internationalise your degree. International Exchange is an academic program allowing you to study at a Swinburne Partner Institution for one or two semesters during your degree. Swinburne's Partner Institutions offer many relevant subjects as well as a secure base to explore a different culture. Your studies whilst on exchange can be credited towards your Swinburne degree, provided they are relevant and approved by Swinburne. For further information visit the Swinburne Abroad website.
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On this page: credit transfer and recognition of prior learning

Entry requirements

Credit transfer

Applicants with prior tertiary studies that satisfy part of the academic requirements of this course may be granted ‘credit’ and/or entry into the course with ‘advanced standing’. University policies apply and applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. For further information refer to ‘Swinburne Pathways: Credit Transfer Guide’ at: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/corporate/marketing/pathways//

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process where a student may be granted credit or partial credit towards a qualification in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Further details for students considering higher education courses: http://www.swin.edu.au/corporate/registrar/ppd/files/stuinf.htm
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