Students undertaking the Graduate Certificate in Aviation Management gain access to contemporary issues in aviation. This degree program combines management skills to the situations and demands of the aviation management industry. This applied degree will provide you with industry-relevant skills and knowledge that can open up further management career options within the aeronautical industry.

The Graduate Certificate in Aviation Management provides flexible delivery for distance learning in the areas of aviation human factors and management. It has been developed in response to a recognised need in the aviation industry. The program combines topics from aviation human factors and management and can be adapted to accommodate specific areas of interest of students from diverse backgrounds. Applications are encouraged from all areas of the industry, especially flight crew, cabin crew, maintenance crew, ground crew, administration, military and government authorities.

The program can be completed over two trimesters of full-time study or longer if preferred. Courses are offered on a trimester basis. Students may commence studies in January, May or September. Please refer to the Term dates on the University website at: www.newcastle.edu.au/dates/.

The Graduate Certificate program comprises four approved courses with a total value of 40 units, comprised of:

1. Two core aviation courses, AVIA6110 and AVIA6120 (20 units); and

2. Choose a course (10 units) from Group A; and

3. Choose a course (10 units) from Group B.

Students who have satisfactorily completed the requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Aviation Management, may proceed to the Master of Aviation Management with full credit for studies completed

The understanding and insight you gain on this program will benefit you as it has done many others, including commercial and military pilots, air traffic controllers and maintenance engineers. As well as assisting you to pursue your chosen career route, you'll find this qualification eases the transition between specialties, for example in moving from the military to government or consultation activities, or moving between commercial aviation organisations.