Bachelor of Science with Honours in Aviation Management Top-Up Programme (Part-time)

This programme, offered in collaboration with Coventry University, United Kingdom, is a top-up part-time degree programme specifically designed for professionals in the aviation industry, such as pilots, engineers, airline and airport operations and administration executives, etc.

Tailored for graduates of the HKIAA’s Professional Diploma in Aviation Management, as well as Associate Degree or Higher Diploma holders (or equivalent qualifications) from aviation or other disciplines, this part-time degree programme enables you to seamlessly build on your existing qualifications while balancing work and study.

The programme, while conducts at the HKIAA in the Hong Kong International Airport, delivers in-depth and contemporary knowledge of aviation operations, management skills, leadership strategies, and regional and global industry trends, equipping you with practical skills and expert insights to tackle complex challenges in the field.

Upon completion of the programme , graduates will earn a prestigious qualification that opens doors to senior roles in aviation management, operational leadership, and strategic planning, positioning them as a key player in the dynamic aviation sector.

Disclaimer:

The proposed BSc (Hons) Aviation Management top-up degree programme is still under the Hong Kong SAR concern departments’ governmental registration process and subject to their final approval. Consequently, all the materials are for information and general illustrations purposes, and nothing contained therein shall be construed as concrete information to the recipients.

No representation or warranty, express or implied, is or will be made in relation to, and no responsibility or liability is or will be accepted by the HKIAA or any of their respective officers, servants, agents, employees, or advisors as to or in relation to the accuracy of completeness of the information herein or any further written or oral information made available to the recipients. HKIAA expressly disclaims any and all liability which may be based on such information, errors therein or omissions therefrom.

Programme Highlights

• Facilitate study of the multifaceted aviation ecosystem and its interaction within the dynamic environment in which it operates
• Develop understanding of the cohesive nature of the sector and the interaction between business and operational management
• Prepare students with resilience, professionalism and integrity for a wide range of career opportunities within the aviation industry
• Develop lifelong learning skills and personal development to contribute to continued development of the sector and society at large

Programme Structure

• Depends on students’ prior qualifications, students will be required to take 6 to 12 modules (120 to 240 credits) in order to complete their studies
• To fulfil the learning outcomes of the programme, tailor-made module combination is designed to enhance and maximize students’ learning experiences

Modules

• HKI501EES: Global Logistics and Cargo (Credit: 20)
• HKI502EES: Aviation Safety, Security and Emergency Planning (Credit: 20)
• HKI503EES: Airport Operations (Credit: 20)
• HKI504EES: Aviation Safety and Operations Assessment (Credit: 0)
• HKI505EES: Airline Marketing (Credit: 20)
• HKI506EES: Customer Service Management (Credit: 20)
• HKI507EES: Network Planning and Air Service Development (Credit: 20)
• HKI604EES: Research Methods and Dissertation Development (Credit: 20)
• HKI605EES: Strategic People Management in Aviation (Credit: 20)
• HKI601EES: Airline Scheduling and Planning (Credit: 20)
• HKI603EES: Aviation Strategy and Finance (Credit: 20)
• HKI606EES: Sustainability and Aviation (Credit: 20)
• HKI602EES: Aviation Management Dissertation (Credit: 20)

Admission Requirement

All applicants shall hold one of the following qualifications to be considered for admission:

1. Graduates of the Professional Diploma in Aviation Management offered by HKIAA; or
2. Associate Degree, Higher Diploma or equivalent qualification in aviation discipline; or
3. Associate Degree, Higher Diploma or equivalent qualification in other discipline will be considered on a case-by-case basis; or
4. Other qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis

Remarks

• Applicants whose previous qualifications were not taught and assessed in English must provide evidence of proficiency in English language by achieving at least IELTS 6.0 or equivalent
• All applicants will be required to attend an admission interview
• Applicants with PDAM qualification will be required to study the following modules for completion of the programme (i.e., a total of 160 credits):
  HKI505EES   Airline Marketing
  HKI507EES   Network Planning and Air Service Development
  

  HKI604EES   Research Methods and Dissertation Development

  HKI605EES   Strategic People Management in Aviation

  HKI601EES   Airline Scheduling and Planning

  HKI603EES   Aviation Strategy and Finance

  HKI606EES   Sustainability and Aviation

  HKI602EES   Aviation Management Dissertation

  Applicants with AD or HD in aviation discipline qualification will be required to study the following modules for completion of the programme (i.e., a total of 120 credits):
  

  HKI604EES   Research Methods and Dissertation Development

  HKI605EES   Strategic People Management in Aviation

  HKI601EES   Airline Scheduling and Planning

  HKI603EES   Aviation Strategy and Finance

  HKI606EES   Sustainability and Aviation

  HKI602EES   Aviation Management Dissertation

• Other applicants, when admitted to the programme, will be advised of the number of modules (and credits) required for the completion of the programme

Programme Delivery and Assessment

The programme will normally span over: 

• 4 semesters (each semester 4 months, i.e., a total of 16 months) for part-time students who need to take 8 modules (160 credits), or
• 3 semesters (i.e., a total of 12 months) for part-time students who need to take 6 modules (120 credits), or
• 6 semesters (i.e., a total of 24 months) for part-time students who need to take 13 modules (240 credits)

Each semester follows a regular structure of 16 weeks (12 teaching weeks + 4 weeks for assignment and study break). The programme will be delivered by lecturers and instructors from the HKIAA.

Student assessment is by means of coursework, which includes, but not limited to components of group projects, group presentations, individual assignments, quizzes, and tests. The weighing of components varies among modules.

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