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Aviation Management
Gives you specialised aviation management skills and business knowledge to manage world class airports and airlines. You will have various internship opportunities with CAAS, CAG, SIA, SATS, dnata, Cathay Pacific, Jetstar, and Scoot.
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Course details
| Field of study | Business and Management |
| Track/Specialisation | This course offers the following tracks or specialisation:
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| Certification offered | Diploma in Aviation Management |
Minimum entry requirement
You must meet the respective examination requirements in order for us to consider your application.
This course is under the Humanities, Arts, Media and Business cluster
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| English Language Syllabus A | 1-3 |
| Mathematics Syllabus A / Additional Mathematics | 1-3 |
Any 1 relevant subject:
| 1-3 |
Any 2 other subjects excluding CCA | 1-4 |
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| English Language | 1-7 |
| Additional Mathematics or Mathematics | 1-6 |
Any one of the following subjects
| 1-6 |
Course modules
Diploma-related modules
- Introduction to Civil Aviation
- Principles of Aeronautical Science
- Engineering Mathematics 1
- Quantitative Methods
- Airline Operations
- Business Fundamentals
- Engineering Mathematics 2
- Computer Programming for Problem Solving
General modules
- Global Studies
- Leadership Fundamentals
- Sports and Wellness
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Current Issues and Critical Thinking
- Career Readiness
Diploma-related modules
- Airport Operations and Management
- Aviation Safety and Security
- Airfield Systems
- Project Management
- Airline Management
- Airport Systems
- Business Continuity Management
- Service Quality and Management
- Data Visualisation and Analytics
General modules
- Effective Communication
- Managing Diversity at Work*
- Global Citizenship and Community Development*
- Expressions of Culture*
- Guided Learning
- Leadership In Action
- Professional Communication
Students must choose to take either one of these three subjects or Guided Learning.
Diploma-related modules
- Major Project
Modules for Airport and Airline option
- Management of Air Cargo
- Airport Administration
- Air Traffic Management
Modules for Aeronautical Science option
- Air Navigation
- Flight Planning
- Meteorological Studies
General modules
- Student Internship Programme
- Career Management
Internship
| Internship duration | 20 weeks |
| Internship timeframe | Year 3 |
| Internship period | Apr and Oct semesters |
Career prospects
You can explore the following career options upon graduation:
- Air Traffic Controller
- Airline Flight Controller
- Executive (Ground Services)
- Ground Services Officer
- Customer Services Officer
- Executive (Passenger Services)
- Airport Operations Centre Manager
- Duty Terminal Manager
- Airside Officer
- Airside Duty Manager
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How to register
You may register using the JAE Internet System (JAE-IS). Learn the process and how to apply.
You may register using the JPAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.
You may register using the Poly EAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.
You may register using the PFPAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.
You may apply through the respective polytechnics’ websites. Learn the process and how to apply.