The Graduate Diploma of Aviation (Management) forms the second stage in a three stage nested suite of programs consisting of:
Graduate Diploma of Aviation (Management) (GD-AVMGT)
The Graduate Diploma of Aviation (Management) qualifies graduates to undertake management roles in the aviation industry. The course primarily is designed to meet the needs of personnel currently involved in the aviation industry who wish to upgrade their skills at tertiary level in the area of aviation management. The course consists of both core and elective units. The Graduate Diploma enables a student to specialise in discipline specific material, building on the core materials provided in the Graduate Certificate. Elective units may be taken from either the Aviation Management or Aviation Human Factors units or as approved by the Aviation Postgraduate Course Coordinator. Graduates may pathway into the Master of Aviation (Management) course with advanced standing.
The program will provide students with the necessary skills in the field of air transportation management within the aviation industry. It will provide insight into the multiple facets of management and its application in air transportation. The program has been developed in partnership with the aviation industry. One of the unique aspects is that authors and lecturers from a number of fields contribute to this teaching. This provides a range of diverse views, ideas and practical examples and broadens the students' understanding of air transportation management.
All aviation units of study are undertaken by distance education. Please note that students must have access to the internet as materials are delivered online. Non-aviation units may use other means of delivery and assessment.