MBA Aviation and Tourism Management at Frankfurt University of Applied Science

About

This study programme was created for current and future executives with an international outlook who wish to improve their career chances. Typical participants are already working in the aviation or tourism sector - for airlines, airports, hotels, travel agencies, air traffic control organisations, forwarding and handling agents, integrators, aircraft manufacturers, service companies, and consultants. The course is also of interest to executives in professional associations, high ranking civil servants, and specialists working for government agencies at a regional or national level. Please note that the programme is also open to persons holding a non-business degree, e.g., engineers, natural scientists, mathematicians, social scientists, and members of the legal profession. Professionals with a minimum of four years work experience and no first academic degree can qualify for the programme by taking an extensive aptitude test. Students complete 14 different modules in three clusters: Module cluster 1: General MBA Module cluster 2: Aviation and Tourism Module cluster 3: Electives In the Master's programme, theory and practice are closely linked: Transfer of scientific theory into practice. Among other things students will acquire an understanding of the methods used in conducting empirical social/market research, in carrying out international consultancy projects and in completing the Master's thesis. Reflection of one's own professional experience based on lectures, case studies, and projects Excursions to various places and institutions, e.g., meeting with EU lobbyists in Brussels, airport tour in Frankfurt (Germany) Modern teaching methods in small groups guarantee practice-oriented and research-based learning: projects and case studies, e-learning, working together in teams, small groups under the leadership of highly qualified teaching staff, cooperation with universities in other countries, holistic approach (encouraging feedback, acquiring specialist skills and furthering personal development). The course of study is based on essential areas of corporate management with special focus on aviation and tourism as seen from the perspective of the sector's key players. Studying part-time within the four semester programme provides great flexibility and enables you to combine relevant corporate practice with the theory you acquire at Frankfurt University. To date, 63% of our students have combined the study skills and their new network in order to receive a job promotion during their course of study.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

First academic degree minimum of two years professional experience in the aviation or tourism industry (professionals with a minimum of four years work experience and no first academic degree can qualify for the programme by taking an extensive aptitude test) exceptional professional achievements documented by a letter of recommendation (usually from the respective company) cover letter stating the applicant's reasons for wanting to participate in the programme curriculum vitae listing relevant projects, work results, and additional qualifications (seminars and training programmes) personal interview