Graduate Certificate in Aviation Management (Online)
Faculty of Science and Information Technology
Available to new international students
Yes (offshore only)
Available to new students
Yes
Award Abbreviation
GCertAvMgt
Locations
Online, GradSchool.com
Program code
11234
Summary
The Graduate Certificate in Aviation Management fills a recognised need in the aviation industry by providing flexible delivery for distance learning in the areas of aviation human factors and management. The program can be adapted to accommodate specific areas of interest of students from diverse backgrounds, including flight crew, cabin crew, maintenance crew, ground crew, administration, military and government authorities.
This is a fee paying program. Australian students may be able to participate in the Higher Education Loans Program (FEE-HELP).
Program duration
The program can be completed over one trimester of full-time study or longer if preferred. Courses are offered on a trimester basis, ie. three terms per year. Students may commence studies in January, May or September. Please refer to the Term dates on the University website at: http://www.newcastle.edu.au/dates/
Admission criteria
Applications for admission are initially assessed on the basis of an undergraduate degree (in a relevant area and with a GPA of 4.5 or higher) but, for those who fall outside this criterion, applications will be assessed on the basis of the following table. The Graduate Certificate in Aviation Management requires 60 admission points.
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Admission Criteria* |
Points |
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An Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in a relevant area or equivalent from an approved institution: |
100 points |
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An undergraduate degree or equivalent from an approved institution with a Grade Point Average less than 4.5: |
80 points |
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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. |
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An AQF approved diploma or Associate Diploma or equivalent from an approved institution: |
Up to 50 points |
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- Relevant area (50 points) |
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- Non-relevant area (30 points) |
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Approved professional qualifications: Aircrew qualifications (up to 70 points) |
Up to 100 points |
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Relevant work experience |
20 points per year - maximum 60 points |
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Related area of research or management project completed with appropriate documentation |
Up to 50 points |
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Statement of professional aims and achievements and/or interview |
Up to 20 points |
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* An overseas qualification from an approved institution equivalent to an undergraduate degree, Diploma, Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma will be allocated the appropriate admission points as specified above. |
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How to apply
Australian applicants:
Application is via the Universities Admissions Centre at:
www.uac.edu.au/postgraduate.html
or
Direct Application through Gradschool.com
Toll Free Number: 1800 88 21 21 (Australia Only)
Telephone: 61 2 4921 8856
Fax: +61 2 4921 8636
Email: postgradstudy@newcastle.edu.au
International applicants:
Please contact Gradschool.com
www.gradschool.com.au/
Telephone: 61 2 4921 8856
Fax: +61 2 4921 8636
Email: postgradstudy@newcastle.edu.au
Program Structure
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.
Program Costs
Please refer to the GradSchool.com website.
Further Information
For further information on this program or other online programs, please contact:
GradSchool.com
Telephone: 1800 88 2121
Fax: + 61 2 4921 6908
Email: postgradstudy@newcastle.edu.au
Website: GradSchool.com
OR
For further information on this program, please contact the Program Officers for the Faculty of Science and Information Technology at:
Shortland HUB
Telephone: + 61 2 4921 5000
Fax: + 61 2 4921 6914
Email: EnquiryCentre@newcastle.edu.au
Website: http://www.newcastle.edu.au/students/hubs
Approved Courses
Students choose two courses from Group A, and two courses from Group B. The only recommendations are that AVIA6110 and AVIA6120 are taken rather than AVIA6130 and AVIA6140.
For information on course descriptions and/or assumed knowledge requirements click on the appropriate course code. Please note that not all courses will be available each trimester. To determine the availability of courses, please refer to the GradSchool.com website.
| Group A Courses (select two): | ||
|---|---|---|
| Can be selected from any of the Group B courses from the Master of Business Administration | ||
| Group B Courses (select two): | ||
| AVIA6110 | Human Factors in Aviation Systems | 10 units |
| AVIA6120 | Crew Resource Management | 10 units |
| AVIA6130 | Advanced Human Factors in Aviation | 10 units |
| AVIA6140 | Human Factors in Specialised Operations | 10 units |
Schedule
The relevant program schedule is available within the Degree Rules and Schedules section of the Policy Library.
