The Perfect Convergence of Finance and Aviation: How the Advanced Master in Air Transport Management Broadens an Investment Professional's Perspective
Rowling Zhan, Graduate, 2023 Advanced Master in Air Transport Management, Shares how his experience was broadened
Rowling, with extensive experience in international asset management, is a student of the 2023 Advanced Master in Air Transport Management (AMATM) programme. As a client chief investment officer, her primary responsibility is helping clients preserve and grow their wealth through financial analysis, asset allocation, and portfolio construction.
Despite her finance background, Rowling's lifelong passion for aviation and her professional involvement in aviation asset valuations motivated her to enroll in the AMATM programme.
"What I like most about this programme is that it's a perfect combination of theory and practice," Rowling shares. The AMATM programme includes elements of traditional Business Administration courses while incorporating aviation-specific content like airline strategy, marketing, and airport management.
This programme has given Rowling a comprehensive understanding of the aviation industry, benefiting her asset evaluation work. The programme's flexibility also allows her to study effectively despite her busy schedule, preparing materials in advance to participate fully in class discussions.
The diverse student body of the AMATM programme provided Rowling with valuable opportunities to interact with peers from across Asia. "Through this programme, I've had more opportunities to interact with people from North Asia and Southeast Asia. During group discussions and projects, I've gained better awareness of different cultural sensitivities." This cross-cultural experience has enhanced her communication skills with people from different regions in her daily work.
In conclusion, the AMATM programme has not only enhanced Rowling's professional knowledge but also significantly improved her soft skills. "Time management, communication, and strategic thinking from this course will really help me in the long run in my day-to-day work." These skills, combined with specialised aviation knowledge, enable her to evaluate aviation assets with a more comprehensive perspective and make more informed investment decisions.
