Professional Diploma in Aviation Management (Part-time)

This 15-month part-time programme is tailor-made for industry practitioners seeking to enhance their qualifications. With a focus on practices, the programme integrates management concepts into work applications. Its extensive coverage of various aspects of aviation management offers students a more practical and in-depth understanding of the diverse roles within the industry, enabling them to elevate their careers to new heights.

The programme consists of ten modules and an aviation work-based project, with each module requiring 25 to 35 contact teaching hours. To fit into the schedules of industry practitioners, the programme offers a flexible and efficient timetable featuring two evening classes per week.

Upon successful completion of the programme, graduates will receive a recognised qualification equivalent to Level 4 of the Qualifications Framework (QF4), which leads towards earning a bachelor's degree.

Programme Highlights

• Opportunity for continuous learning in aviation
• 15-month part-time mode allows flexible and efficient timescale
• Accredited qualification leads to Bachelor’s degree
• Convenient location at the Airport, easy to get to class after work

Admission Requirements

• Completion of Diploma in Aviation Operations offered by the Hong Kong International Aviation Academy; or
• Other equivalent qualifications including completion of a programme at HKQF Level 3; or
• Mature applicants must be at the age of 23 or above by 1 September of the year of admission with at least 3 years of work experience and be able to demonstrate aptitude and suitability for the programme applied for

Study Path

Application Procedure

Complete application form

Submit the completed application form with required supporting documents

Academy will contact selected applicants for the interview

Modules

Course modules

• Introduction to aviation industry
• Terminal operations and management
• Airfield operations and management
• Airport emergency response management
• Airport risk and business continuity management
• Aviation sustainability
• Aviation safety and security management
• Aviation work-based project
• Smart airport management
• Human factors and error management
• Supervisory skills

Remarks

1. Applicants are required to attend admission interviews. Applicants with other equivalent qualifications and relevant work experiences will be considered on individual merit
2. Diploma in Aviation Operations is a Qualifications Framework Level 3 Programme, QR Registration No.: 20/000009/L3 and Validity Period: 12/12/2019 – 31/07/2026
3. Professional Diploma in Aviation Management is a Qualifications Framework Level 4 Programme, QR Registration No.: 20/000008/L4 and Validity Period: 12/12/2019 – 31/07/2026
4. Advanced Master in Air Transport Management is a Qualifications Framework Level 6 Programme, QR Registration No.: 20/000618/L6 and Validity Period: 01/01/2021 – 31/12/2026