MBA in Aviation Management

UGC Recognized 2 years / 4 semesters Distance Education Program for Working Professional

Rise to Mid or Senior Management Role in Aviation Industry

This program intends to make you an exceptional professional in Aviation and related industries. The
program covers techno, commercial, legal and leadership skills to excel and focus on best practices in
Industry worldwide. We encourage people within the industry, Air Force or defense professionals or
other industry to take benefit from this program. It is designed by industry experts and delivered
online to suit working professionals

• Core Aviation industry skills • India and International Best Practices

• Law, Insurance, safety & compliance • Revenue forecasting, operations management
• Leadership skills – Strategic Planning, Project • Career opportunity in Aviation, Portals,
Management, People Management Skills Hospitality, IT, Logistics industry & more

ABOUT OUR PROGRAM

It’s a 2-years UGC recognized program for working professionals to become an exceptional Aviation
Industry business management professional. The program covers contemporary & key concepts, practical
insights and general management skills essential for Aviation & related industries career opportunities
both in India and Abroad.

The program is delivered in a blended learning format of self-learning, live sessions from expert faculty
members, case study discussions and real-life problem solving

PROGRAM BENEFITS
This program will lead to rewarding careers across Aviation and Hospitality industries, both in India and
Abroad. You may pursue this program along with your current job or even as a Fresher

• Prepared to give global knowledge of the aviation industry, the core modules of the program are
designed to equip the aspiring manager in you with specialized domain specific skills like ground
handling, cargo, aviation safety & fleet management, regulatory management, fuelling
management & other allied issues relevant to the aviation industry.
• Able to understand the best practices followed in India and Abroad on Aviation Management skills

• Demonstrate analytical skills in identification and resolution of international business

management issues.
• Exhibit effective decision-making skills, employing analytical and critical thinking ability.

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UNIQUE FEATURES
• Certificate from One of India’s Best University in Aviation Management domain
• Specialized expertise in key concepts of International trade – Revenue management, operations and
aviation planning skills
• The program teaches best practices in India and abroad on Aviation Management skills
• Delivered in blended learning format that is best suited for working professionals

LEARNING CONTENT
You will be provided access to our Learning Management System to access e-learning content. These
contents can be accessed anywhere and anytime.

- E-learning content as PDFs for the complete program

- Pre-recorded videos of expert faculties
- Additional Learning Resources
- Assignment for each paper

TEACHING METHODOLOGY
Our teaching methodology is a 2 pronged approach:

- Live Classes from Expert Faculties: Our expert faculty members take session on each paper that
is delivered through live webinar sessions mostly on weekends. These sessions are joined by
students from India and Abroad. Key concepts, case studies and real-life examples are discussed.
Students also get chance to clarify their doubts / academic clarifications. If by any chance you miss
these live classes, don’t worry, the recorded sessions are uploaded in the LMS

- Case Studies: The program has in-built short quizzes and opportunity to solve real life problems.
Most importantly are case studies that gives insight into implementing project management
concepts in real world

PROGRAM DELIVERY SCHEDULE

It's a 2 years program delivered in distance education mode where you can continue your job while
pursuing the program. The 2 years are divided into 4 semesters; the 1st and 2nd semesters focus on
general management papers while other two on Aviation industry specialization with a dissertation /
industry project in last semester

The program is delivered in a blended learning format that includes self-learning supported by our
customized Learning Management Platform, instructor led live session and real life experience through
dissertation.

- On enrolment each student would be provided with access to our LMS for e-Learning content

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 - Classes will be conducted on weekends; 10 - 12 classes would be provided in each semester
o Each class duration would be around 1.5 hours
o Classes would include concepts teaching + case study discussions
- Students to participate in discussion forums as and when scheduled by the faculty member

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

- Dedicated Program Managers: Each learner would be associated with a program manager to
share or seek any query and feedback thru call or mail. All such queries will be responded within
24 hours

- 24x7 Helpdesk : Just raise a ticket on any issue and get response almost on real time except
weekends. We encourage students to use this facility

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

It's a 2 years program delivered in distance education mode where you can continue your job while
pursuing the program. The 2 years are divided into 4 semesters; the 1st and 2nd semesters focuses on
general management papers while other two on Aviation industry specialization with a dissertation /
industry project in last semester

Semester I Semester Il
• Economics & Management Decisions • Human Resource Management
• Financial Management • Customer Relationship Management
• Marketing Management • Project Management & Contract
• Quantitative Techniques for Administration
Management Applications • Strategic Management of Technology &
• Operations & Material Management Innovation
• Research Methodology

Semester III Semester IV

• Fundamental of Airlines Operation
• Airport Planning & Management
• Aviation Forecasting Techniques
• Aviation Law & Insurance
• Aviation Safety & Security Management
• Business Policy & Strategy
• Aviation Enterprise Management
• Regulatory Management
• Dissertation

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 CAREER PROSPECTS

Airline Industry Hospitality Industry Event Management / Consulting

• Flight Analysis Business Development Business Development
• Airport Operations Management Accommodation manager Celebrity Management
• Business Development Event Management Event Management
• Corporate Planning & Strategy Human resources officer
• Airline/Airport Revenue Forecasting Retail manager
• Airline Operations Management Tour manager
• Loyalty Program Management
• Ticketing and Passenger Services
• Fuelling Management

WHERE OUR STUDENTS ARE WORKING

• Airlines – Indigo, Gulf Air, Qatar Airways, SpiceJet, Emirates, Jet Airways, Air India, Kuwait Airlines
• Leading Hotels – Taj, ITC, Lemon Tree and more
• Other Organizations - Nvidia Corporation, Omni Aviation Services, Amazon Logistics Division
• International Airports – Indian and International Airports

WHO SHOULD DO THIS PROGRAM

• Professionals in Aviation Sector who want to enhance their career opportunities

• Recommended for Armed forces for career growth / knowledge & short service commissioned
officers for alternative career
• Professionals from other industries who wish to enter the Aviation Management Sector
• Fresher’s looking forward to pursue a career in Aviation and Hospitality sector

ELIGIBILITY
Graduate in any discipline from a recognized University with at least 50% marks, preference will be given
to those with work experience

CERTIFICATE
On successful completion of the program, you will get the MBA Degree in Aviation Management from
UPES

FEES
Rs. 1,40,000/- (Rs.35,000 per Semester)

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ABOUT UPES

Conceived in 2003 UPES is amongst the best-known University in India and first in Asia to offer domain
focused programs in International Business, Energy, HSE, Project Management, Aviation. Logistics, IT
and others. It has undisputed leadership in these domain areas and has emerged as a preferred centre
for talent for best of corporates. The Centre for Continuing Education offers management programs and
executive education to working professionals and students through distance learning mode.

It is known for excellence in academic delivery, learning outcomes and supporting great career
opportunities post completion of programs. Join the excellent peer group of over 12,000 global students
from across the sectors and domains as well as professionals, self-employed, Govt. officials, policy
planners and more on the pathway to progress

RECOGNITION OF UPES

- UPES is recognized by UGC and accredited by NAAC

- Member of Association of Indian Universities
- Member of International Association of Universities
- QS 5 Star Rated University

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