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Last Updated: 26 Jun 2025

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.

Course code : T04
Temasek Polytechnic
Admission type: JAE , JPAE , Poly EAE , PFP , DAE
2025 JAE ELR2B2-C net aggregate: 5-11
Course duration : 3 years

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Course details

Field of study Business and Management
Track/Specialisation

This course offers the following tracks or specialisation:

  • Airport Management
  • Airline Operations & Business
  • Air Traffic Management
  • Flight Planning and Operations
Certification offered

Diploma in Aviation Management

Learn more about the course

Minimum entry requirement

You must meet the respective examination requirements in order for us to consider your application.

For N(A)-Level students seeking admission through PFP

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:

  • Art
  • Geography
  • History
  • Humanities (Social Studies, Geography)
  • Humanities (Social Studies, History)
  • Humanities (Social Studies, Literature in English)
  • Literature in English
  • Principles of Accounts
1-3

Any 2 other subjects excluding CCA

1-4
For O-Level students seeking admission through JAE
Subject Grade
English Language 1-7
Additional Mathematics or Mathematics 1-6

Any one of the following subjects

  • Biology
  • Biotechnology
  • Chemistry
  • Computing/Computer Studies
  • Design & Technology
  • Electronics/Fundamentals of Electronics
  • Physics
  • Science (Chemistry, Biology)
  • Science (Physics, Biology)
  • Science (Physics, Chemistry)
1-6

Course modules

Year 1

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
Year 2

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.

Year 3

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

Use resources and interactive tools that are available on MySkillsFuture Portal to explore various education and career pathways.

How to register

Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE)

You may register using the JAE Internet System (JAE-IS). Learn the process and how to apply.

Joint Polytechnic Admissions Exercise (JPAE)

You may register using the JPAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.

Polytechnic Early Admissions Exercise (Poly EAE)

You may register using the Poly EAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.

Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP)

You may register using the PFPAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.

Direct Admissions Exercise (DAE)

You may apply through the respective polytechnics’ websites. Learn the process and how to apply.