Bachelor of Applied Science (Aviation)

Develop a deep understanding of the global aviation industry and prepare for leadership roles across aviation operations, airport management and airline planning

The Bachelor of Applied Science (Aviation) is designed for aspiring aviation professionals who are interested in operational, managerial and planning roles. In this degree, you will develop a comprehensive understanding of the aviation industry, equipping you with leadership, analytical, business, and problem solving skills to ensure the smooth operation of airlines, airports and aviation businesses.

You will be able to tailor your aviation studies to suit your interests and career goals by choosing from airline and airport operations, aviation management, aircraft maintenance, human factors, aviation safety and security, and business analytics.

This degree provides a capstone experience, where you will apply your industry knowledge and skills in an aviation industry project focusing on a real-world aviation industry problem or issue. Through work-integrated learning and projects, you'll gain valuable experience that prepares you for the aviation industry from day one.

The Bachelor of Applied Science (Aviation) will prepare you for a range of operational, managerial and planning roles in the global aviation industry.

Professionals in the aviation industry are in demand, not only in Australia, but across the globe. With a rapidly growing population that seeks to travel internationally, the need for well-planned and managed airlines, airports and related organisations will become even more important.

Graduates may choose to embark on professional careers in the following areas:

• airline operations planning and management
• airline maintenance management and supervision
• airport landside operations
• airport airside operations
• airport planning and management
• aviation safety management
• airline strategies, finance, and traffic data
• human factors concepts and applications.

RMIT graduates are highly employable and have gone on to have successful aviation careers in a range of organisations including:

• Jetstar Group
• Qantas Airways
• Australian Defence Force
• Airservices Australia
• Virgin Australia Airlines
• Regional Express.

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Step 3: Collect required documents

Step 4: Submit your application

If you are applying for on-campus study in a coursework program (Bachelor, Associate Degree or Honours), use the online application system for international students. 

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