Aviation Postgraduate Programs Guide
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UNSW Science Aviation Postgraduate Programs Guide UNSW AVIATION is focused on combining leading research, world-class facilities and practical teaching to create graduates ready to take on global opportunities within the Aviation sector. Contents 02 WHY STUDY WITH UNSW AVIATION? 03 PROGRAM SNAPSHOT 04 AVIATION MANAGEMENT COURSEWORK 04 Why do postgraduate study? 05 Graduate Diploma in Aviation Management (Program 5741) 06 Master of Aviation Management ( Program 8741) 08 Our Courses 12 Our Industry Facilitators 17 Our Students and Alumni 20 AVIATION RESEARCH 20 What is the research degree for you? 22 Our Research Areas 24 Our Academic Staff / Research Supervisors 27 Transport and Road Safety (TARS) Research Group 28 Meet a current PhD student 29 HOW TO APPLY WHY STUDY WITH UNSW AVIATION? UNSW Sydney is one of Australia’s Certificate (under Civil Aviation Safety UNSW Achievements: leading research and teaching Regulations Parts 141/142). universities. The university is ranked 45th in 2018 QS World highly in international university rankings, At postgraduate level we offer coursework University Rankings. is recognised as being a leading innovator programs via distance to professionals planning to further their career in the with the strongest links to industry, and 85th in 2018 Times Aviation industry. These programs are has graduates that are sought after by Higher Education World also for those working with or hoping industry. UNSW is also a member of the University Rankings. prestigious Group of Eight, a coalition to work with aviation organisations of Australia’s leading research intensive and who want to further develop their Graduates most hired by universities. UNSW Aviation operates as understanding of the industry. The LinkedIn’s top 30 most a School within the Faculty of Science flexibility of these programs is not just in demand employers. at UNSW Sydney, and is the only stand- in courses being offered via distance to alone university aviation school in enable professionals to balance work and Australia. The School also includes the study, but programs are structured to Highest amount of Transport and Road Safety group which is allow entry and a duration of study that funding in Australia actively engaged with research benefiting takes into consideration combinations from the Australian the community. of formal qualification and industry Research Council, 2015. experience. Our aim at UNSW Aviation is to produce Highest level of funding graduates of the highest calibre, whose We also offer research programs of in the country in linkage 1.5 to 4 years duration, which enable qualifications are recognised throughout grants from the Australian you to focus on a substantial piece of the world as being of superior academic Research Council, 2014. quality and of industry relevance. Our research under the guidance of one of our strength lies within our connections with academic supervisors. industry, through the industry facilitators So if you are looking to take the next who bring a wealth of aviation experience steps in your career with a professional to the courses, and the constant dialogue industry- linked qualification in aviation, a our academic staff have with regulatory degree from a world-class teaching and authorities, industry bodies, and research research university such as UNSW will collaborators. We also deliver flying take you there. training under our own Air Operators 2 UNSW Aviation 2019 Postgraduate Programs Guide PROGRAM SNAPSHOT Program Type Description Degree and Code* Duration** Who is it for? Aviation Coursework Graduate Diploma in 0.5-1 year*** Students who do not Management programs taken Aviation Management hold a University degree Coursework via distance for (5741) but have at least 1 year professionals of relevant industry working in an experience. aviation related environment and Master of Aviation 1-2 years*** Professionals who have wish to enhance Management (8741) a University degree their knowledge and may or may not of aviation have relevant industry management. experience. Research Work on a Master of Philosophy 1.5 years An alternative substantial research (2475) to Honours for project under the undergraduate degree supervision of an holders returning to academic staff study after a period member. away, who would like experience and training in conducting research, or are looking to get into aviation research and do not have the relevant background. Master of Science (by 2 years Students who hold Research) (2905) both an undergraduate and postgraduate coursework or honours degree, with some research experience. Doctor of Philosophy 4 years Graduates from an (1900) undergraduate Honours degree with a minimum of Honours Class 2 Division 1. *UNSW Program Code. **Full-time or part-time equivalent. ***Advanced Standing will be granted depending on your level of formal qualifications and industry experience which will shorten the duration of the program. AVIATION MANAGEMENT COURSEWORK Why do postgraduate study? Get the opportunity to network with a broad range of aviation professionals, extend and deepen your knowledge on aviation issues, and advance your career. A broad range of students choose different perspectives every student Examples of relevant industry experience to undertake a postgraduate degree brings to their course, along with the considered in applications include: in Aviation. Current students work in industry experience of our facilitators, ✓ Advanced flying training (e.g. any administration, management, customer creates a rich learning environment with holder of Command Instrument service, or technical areas; in jobs practical tools and knowledge that can Rating, Commercial Pilot Licence or including managers, flight attendants, be used immediately in the workplace. Air Transport Pilot Licence) air traffic controllers, pilots, engineers, Because of this, you are able to obtain ✓ Air traffic controller and safety officers. Employers of current career progression whilst undertaking ✓ students and graduates include Qantas, the program and do not need to wait until Airport operations specialist Airservices Australia, Rex, the Defence you have finished. Through postgraduate ✓ Airport compliance personnel Forces, Sydney Airport, the Civil Aviation study, especially the Master of Aviation ✓ Airport/aviation consultant Safety Authority, Virgin Australia, Management program, you also gain ✓ Aviation legal practitioner Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Qatar experience in research methodology ✓ Airline captain, first officer, second Airways and Emirates, to name a few. and techniques, another skill valuable to officer These professionals are undertaking their managers in the workplace. ✓ Business strategy analyst studies to enhance their professional ✓ Defence force personnel knowledge of the aviation industry and to As many of our students are professionals ✓ gain a competitive edge for their career and managers working in aviation related Flying instructor prospects. Personnel with technical environments, we offer courses for ✓ Flight attendant skills, such as engineers and pilots, can these programs via distance education ✓ Flight scheduler enhance their knowledge of management to enable our students to balance ✓ Human factors analyst work, postgraduate study and personal and commercial issues, while people ✓ Licensed aircraft maintenance commitments. We also have dedicated with a commercial and business engineer, aircraft technician background have the opportunity to student service staff who provide high ✓ Managerial role more fully understand airline strategy or quality advice and support, particularly ✓ Marketing and sales personnel to further their overall knowledge of the important for busy professionals studying technical issues which are so important via distance. ✓ Network planner to aviation operations. Almost everyone ✓ Police and fire fighters The flexibility of our programs also has to have some knowledge of safety ✓ Research analyst extends to choosing the right program for and security. We also have students ✓ you based on your formal qualifications Revenue analyst with non-aviation backgrounds working and industry experience, and the program ✓ Flight dispatcher and load controller in the legal or banking industries who may be shortened depending on the ✓ Flight safety operations and risk are looking to develop aviation industry length and type of industry experience management personnel specific knowledge so as to gain entry you have. Articulation from the Graduate into the industry or work with aviation Our Graduate Diploma in Aviation Diploma to the Master of Aviation organisations. Management and Master of Aviation Management is available where you are Management programs have been The benefits to our students, regardless progressing well and wish to extend your developed with industry input and draw of their background, are the opportunities studies to a higher level. upon a range of current and diverse to interact with a broad network of people fields to provide you with the skills locally and internationally working in the and knowledge to be effective in a aviation industry. The experience and contemporary Aviation environment. 4 UNSW Aviation 2019 Postgraduate Programs Guide Graduate Diploma in Aviation Management (Program 5741) DURATION of Aviation Management. The Graduate Diploma is comprised of 8 48 units of credit (UOC) (8 courses of 6 units of credit each) courses covering areas which include law and regulations, safety and security, airline and airport