Graduate Certificate in Aviation Management (Online)

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 Graduate Certificate in Aviation Management is the stepping stone to gain access to contemporary issues in aviation. Combining management skills with specific application to the situations and demands of the aviation management industry, this applied course will provide you with industry-relevant skills and knowledge, and a qualification which 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.

Students can articulate from the Graduate Certificate in Aviation Management to the Master of Aviation Management.

International students must comply with the University of Newcastle's English Language Proficiency requirements. Consequently, no additional strategies in relation to English language beyond those provided by the University should be required.

The support structures of the Student Support Unit will be available to assist any students with a disability or chronic illness. The Faculty accepts responsibility, in liaison with the Student Support Unit, for providing reasonable accommodations to allow students with disabilities to complete the program.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students will draw on the assistance and support provided by the Wollotuka Indigenous Support Unit.

The program can be completed over one trimester 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. Students select two courses from Group A (20 units) and two courses from Group B (20 units). The only recommendations are that AVIA6110 and AVIA6120 are taken rather than AVIA6130 and AVIA6140.

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.