Duration
24 Months
Start Dates
September – January – April
Location
La Tour-de-Peilz
Switzerland
Study Mode
Full Time
Language
English
The Master Degree in International Business Administration with a specialization in Aviation Management provides students with hands-on experience via close links to the industry. AUS is leading the charge in skills for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) through integrating the hard and soft skills our students will need to be competitive in the coming decades. Key learning methods to promote 4IR skills development are instilled in the program.
At AUS students from over 44 nationalities come together and share their personal and professional experiences guided by professors who work in their field of specialization.
Through experiential and student-centered learning students are exposed to real-life scenarios and case studies allowing them to develop skills needed to be competitive in the upcoming decades. This applied experience is in stark contrast to many university professors focused solely on theory or outdated methodologies.
Aviation Management not only provides pertinent knowledge of the aviation industry, but it also provides students with the business skills necessary to enter this industry. The career opportunities range from Airport Management to Aviation Law and offer travel opportunities within a multicultural environment.
Conveniently located near the company headquarters, The International Aviation Transportation Association (IATA), AUS is uniquely positioned to offer its students access to knowledgeable professors, internships, and IATA certification that is unparalleled by any other institute of Higher Learning.
While at AUS, the student will acquire the necessary skills to fast-track their management career in aviation management. Grounded in cutting-edge business theory, the student will learn to sell ideas while establishing, implementing, and overseeing an aviation structure for an organization.
All courses are taught onsite by AUS professors, distinguished leaders in the fields of air transportation, hospitality, and business management. The curriculum is comprised of ever-evolving theory and real-world practical examples, and internships are required for candidates during their third term of study.
To support internship placement, AUS is partnering with leaders in the aviation field. PrivatPort is a company backed by Swissport International Ltd, which provides best-in-class airport ground services on behalf of more than 50 client-companies for over 25 million passengers annually in 50 countries.
120
ECTS Credits
90
CH Credits
The degree builds on a student’s knowledge developed at a bachelor level and will develop their business personality and hone their management skills. Students will study a range of core modules in which they will do an in-depth analysis of business practices in areas such as management, business law, and corporate strategy in an international context. Students will then dive further into their modules and learn the application of theory to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the impact their knowledge can have.
The American University in Switzerland is proud to be named as an official IATA Authorized Training Center. Offering a Degree with a specialization in Aviation Management as well as specific IATA certified training courses enables students to gain expert industry knowledge from a global organization in air transport.
Courses available to students will complement the AUS curriculum and give real-industry insight to support academic knowledge. Topics such as Air Transport Fundamentals, providing an overview of the air transportation system and illustrating the interdependencies among its various components and Aviation Security Awareness, which looks at introducing security measures and regulations to keep the industry safe. This opportunity provides students a real advantage when seeking employment by showcasing their expertise and applied knowledge through gaining industry-recognized certifications.
During their degree students must undertake at least one internship. Students are support by our dedicated careers team and faculty to ensure they can find an internship relevant to their career path. Students are also encouraged to undertake additional internships in other fundamental business areas in order to broader their experience and enhance their CV.
The international aviation, airport and tourism industry has witnessed an unprecedented growth during the last decade due to the increased number of destinations for business travel, holidaymakers and private flyers. This growth has paved the way for a range of exciting career opportunities that allow you to apply the management, technical and business skills gained studying this degree. Studying Aviation Management, you could progress into careers including;
Rated in the Top 2 Countries to Study Abroad in Europe, Switzerland is an exceptional location to live, study and work. Its cultural diversity, magnificent landscape and innovative environment offer first-class conditions for both personal well-being and career achievement. With its amazing cuisine, four national languages, horology eminence and more than 1.5 million cows, Switzerland offer an international study experience like no other.
Among its many charms, Switzerland scenery tops it all. Stunning Lake Geneva lends itself to great boating and swimming, and of course the mountains are there for memorable hiking. If you love to ski and snowboard, there is no better place than Switzerland. And if you don’t know how to ski and snowboard, there is no better place to learn. From Zermatt to St. Moritz, Switzerland is a mecca for winter sports enthusiasts.
The American University in Switzerland (AUS) is a private and fully accredited institution of Higher Education located near beautiful Lake Geneva. With a professor to student ratio of only 1 to 7 and a graduation rate of nearly 95%, students will experience the individual attention they deserve and obtain the career they desire.
At AUS, we recognize that business leaders today must not only master the hard skills needed to make data-driven decisions but also the soft skills needed to make them a better collaborator. To thrive in this field and to truly create value in an organization, leaders must acquire the management skills necessary to interface across the organization.
Recognizing the need for this skillset in the market, AUS has developed a holistic approach to educating tomorrow’s leaders.
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in Aviation Management with an AUS Master Degree.
American University in Switzerland
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1814 La Tour-de-Peilz
Switzerland
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