Take Flight with a Career in Aviation Management

Excel in the fast-paced world of aviation management. As a graduate of this degree, you'll be equipped with the knowledge and skills required for the constantly evolving aviation industry.

Designed in collaboration with industry professionals, this degree ensures you graduate with the skills employers demand. In your final year, you will have the opportunity to undertake a short research project, which allows you to make a valuable contribution to an area in the aviation industry that interests you and can be sponsored by an organisation or individual within the aviation industry.

• Study courses in airport planning, operations and management, human factors for aviation managers, security and risk management, business data analysis, and more. These topics are tailored to meet the unique demands of the aviation sector.
• Develop the key management skills required to succeed in operational business roles, as well as in the public sector, ensuring you're equipped to manage the complexities of the aviation industry.
• Griffith University's aviation training is Australia's most highly recognised, with a faculty of experts who are world leaders in air travel safety research and human factors in flight operations.
• With over 30 years of experience in aviation education, Griffith University has built an international reputation for producing graduates who are equipped with the skills and knowledge to excel in aviation management roles.

Start your journey today and become an aviation management professional, prepared to lead in one of the most dynamic industries in the world.

Standard pathway

Academic entry requirements (by country)

Academic entry requirements apply to International applicants for this program. You can view the academic entry requirements for this program here.

Professional Entry pathway

To be eligible for admission, an applicant must have the following:

• at least an AQF Associate Degree or equivalent (as assessed by the Program Director) in an area relevant to the degree majors

OR

• at least five years equivalent full-time work experience* in the Aviation industry AND

EITHER

• professional Aviation industry qualifications (for example, Air Traffic Controller, Licensed Aeronautical Maintenance Engineer or Commercial Pilot)

OR

• a technical Aviation industry certification plus at least a Certificate IV level qualification in a field relevant to the degree majors where the assessed learning outcomes are judged to be equally acceptable within the structure of the University award (for example, Cabin Crew).

* Those entering via work experience are required to submit two references from previous or current employers confirming employment as a professional within their organisation. This letter should be provided on company letterhead verifying the approximate length of professional employment within their organisation.

Upon acceptance, students will be granted 120 credit points of advanced standing on the basis of their qualifications and experience.

Middle Eastern Secondary School Leaving Certificate (Tawjihiyah)

Grade average of 78 in the final year results OR successful completion of a recognised pre-tertiary or foundation program OR successful completion of one year study at a recognised tertiary or higher education institution is required in addition to the completion of High School studies.

English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this program are as follows:

• A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less than 6.0
• OR a minimum score of 575 on TOEFL
• OR an internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score of 79 (no sub-score less than 19)
• OR no score less than 3+ in each skill of the ISLPR (conducted by ISLPR Language Services only)
• OR a minimum overall score of 176 (no score less than 169) on C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English) or C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English)
• OR an overall score of 58 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with no score less than 50.

• Admission Procedure

International students who successfully complete the Direct Entry Program (DEP) will satisfy the English Language requirements for this Griffith degree.

The Direct Entry Program (DEP) is not available for Domestic students.

If you do not meet the University's specified English language requirements, you may wish to contact the Griffith English Language Institute to increase your eligibility for entering a Griffith University program. This Institute offers a number of English language and other courses at both its Brisbane and Gold Coast branches:

• Griffith English Language Institute

As a graduate, you will be well-prepared for a career in aviation management, equipped with the skills to excel across various sectors of the aviation industry.

Graduates of this degree have secured successful positions with leading organisations, including Cathay Pacific, Emirates, Etihad, Jetstar, Qantas, Regional Express, Airservices Australia, Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and more.

You will also be able to apply your management skills to many areas of the aviation industry including:

• Airline operations
• Airport management
• Air traffic control
• Aviation safety
• Maintenance and repair organisations
• Government agencies such as the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB)