Graduate Certificate in Aviation Management

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.

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 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.

Applications for admission are initially assessed on the basis of an undergraduate degree (in relevant area and with a GPA of 4.5 or higher) but, for those who fall outside this criterion, applications for admission are assessed on the basis of "admission points". The Graduate Certificate in Aviation Management requires 60 admission points.

• Alternative entry will be assessed on the basis of the admission points scheme as below.

  • Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in a relevant area or equivalent from an approved institution:100 points
  • An undergraduate degree or equivalent from an approved institution with a Grade Point Average less than 4.5:80 points
  • An incomplete undergraduate degree or equivalent from an approved institution (with a Grade Point Average of 4.0 or greater):up to 50 points (depending on number of units successfully completed)
  • An AQF approved diploma or Associate Diploma or equivalent from an approved institution:up to 50 points
  • Approved professional qualifications:up to 100 points (with Aircrew; Air Traffic Control; Maintenance Engineers qualifications worth up to 70 points each)
  • Work Experience:20 points per year(to a maximum 60 points)
  • Related area of research/management project completed with appropriate documentation:up to 50 points
  • Statement of aims & achievements/interview:up to 20 points

Students can articulate from the Graduate Certificate in Aviation Management to the Master of Aviation Management. If you wish to apply for credit for studies completed at another institution, or if you are changing programs within the University and wish to transfer your credit to your new program, go to http://www.newcastle.edu.au/service/credit-transfer/and click on How to apply for credit.

International students can only study this program online and must comply with the University's English Language proficiency requirements before an application is accepted. All International Students enrolled in the program will be provided with an orientation to familiarise them with the rules, expectations, facilities and services offered by the University. Please visit http://www.newcastle.edu.au/students/international/student-support/ to find out more about the support services available to international students.

Students with disabilities who require reasonable adjustments to undertake their program should contact the Disability Support Service before semester or early in the semester. Some adjustments need up to 4 weeks lead time to organise, so it is imperative that early contact is made. The Disability Support Service and relevant Faculty and School officers will work together to ensure reasonable adjustments are provided in a timely manner.

Please note: All students must fulfil the inherent requirements of the programs and courses they are undertaking. While reasonable adjustments can be made, these adjustments cannot compromise academic integrity. It is the student's responsibility to check all the requirements of courses, and consider the effects of any medical condition or disability on their ability to complete course requirements. Please visit http://www.newcastle.edu.au/service/disability/ for more information.

All students can access additional learning development mechanisms provided by the Centre for Teaching and Learning at http://www.newcastle.edu.au/unit/centre-for-teaching-and-learning/learning-development/

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students can draw on the assistance and support provided by the Indigenous Student Support and Development service through the Wollotuka Institute.