| Semester 2, 2023 Online | |
| Units : | 1 |
| School or Department : | School of Business |
| Grading basis : | Graded |
| Course fee schedule : | /current-students/administration/fees/fee-schedules |
Staffing
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Overview
The aviation industry is a highly dynamic, global and complex socio-technical system. Individuals intending to enter a supervisory or management role within the aviation industry need to have a broad understanding of the aviation system in general, including international bodies, regulatory agencies, and the complex facets of individual airlines, airports and other ancillary agencies. Within each of these organisations, outcomes and standards are managed by supervisors with an advanced level of systemic knowledge, analytical problem solving skills, communication skills and decision making skills. They also need to be effective leaders and to have in depth knowledge of organisational behavioural processes such as change management and management of organisational culture. This course aims to address management skills and knowledge which is specifically aviation focused.
Students will be introduced to contemporary aviation systems with an emphasis on macro-economics in a global market. They will develop a broad understanding of the aviation system in general, including international bodies, regulatory agencies, and the complex facets of individual airlines, airports and other ancillary agencies. Individuals will also develop analytical problem solving, communication and decision making skills. They will learn the skills of effective leaders and gain in depth knowledge of organisational behavioural processes such as change management and management of organisational culture. Individual and group assignments are used to achieve these aims.
Course learning outcomes
On successful completion of this course students should be able to:
- apply advanced knowledge of the global aviation industry with depth in the underlying principles and concepts which determine airline policies and success;
- explain and explore contemporary airline, airport and structures, processes and other aviation systems;
- develop an in-depth knowledge of human resource management systems and practices for managing and motivating employees;
- explain the principles and practices used in managing teams in aviation;
- apply high level written and interpersonal communication skills appropriate to managerial positions within an aviation context;
- critically apply the principles of effective leadership, planning and problem solving in aviation.
Topics
| Description | Weighting(%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Introduction to global aviation systems and macroeconomics in a global aviation market | 15.00 |
| 2. | Contemporary airline economics | 15.00 |
| 3. | Human resource management, culture and management in aviation organisations | 15.00 |
| 4. | Decision making under uncertainty | 10.00 |
| 5. | Group dynamics and building high performance teams in aviation | 10.00 |
| 6. | Communication, critical thinking, and judgement in aviation operations | 15.00 |
| 7. | Effective leadership, planning and problem solving in aviation | 20.00 |
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Student workload expectations
To do well in this subject, students are expected to commit approximately 10 hours per week including class contact hours, independent study, and all assessment tasks. If you are undertaking additional activities, which may include placements and residential schools, the weekly workload hours may vary.
Assessment details
| Description | Group Assessment |
Weighting (%) | Course learning outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online forums | No | 10 | 2 |
| Essay | No | 40 | 1 |
| Journal | No | 50 | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |