Aviation Management with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)

A perfect fit for today’s dynamic and diverse aviation industry, this course gives you the advanced knowledge and understanding to dive into a career in the broad field of aviation business.<br/><br/>In the Foundation Year of this four-year course, you’ll build essential academic study skills. This year will help you gain confidence in your abilities. You’ll also identify your strengths and areas for development. Together, these will prepare you for progression to the undergraduate degree. After your first year, if you want to study a different specialism you can choose to change between BSc (Hons) Aviation Management and BSc (Hons) Aviation Management with Logistics.<br/><br/>**Why study at BNU?**<br/>With over 20 years’ experience in delivering aviation degrees, we have a strong track-record of teaching the contemporary needs of this global industry in relation to travel, logistics and transportation. With London and South East airports nearby, you’ll be perfectly placed for networking, placement opportunities, and applying for great jobs when you graduate.<br/><br/>Theres a real need for knowledge and skills in these areas to meet business demands, and this course helps to put you in a great position to start a career in this exciting and rewarding industry.<br/><br/>You will learn from skilled lecturers who have a high level of working knowledge, based on industry experience. Their teaching will allow you to gain a deep insight into the latest trends and requirements of aviation and logistics.<br/><br/>As well as receiving top-class lectures and seminars, you will be supported by personal tutors, module leaders and course leaders. In addition, guest speakers often deliver sessions to enrich your learning – these include experts from logistics companies and integrators involved in air transport, as well as aviation suppliers.<br/><br/>You’ll be able to join the Aviation Society where you’ll have the ability to attend a variety events and experiences. Some examples of what we’ve done in the past include tours of NATS, a Boeing Flight Simulator experience at CAE and a tour at easyJet.<br/><br/>**What will I study?**<br/>If you’ve got a keen interest in the business side of the airline and airport sectors, then look no further than Aviation Management. Providing the perfect blend of topics including, operations, planning, design and management our degree with equip you with the skills required by employers across these industries.<br/><br/>You’ll gain a strong foundation of legal knowledge and an understanding of the broader social, economic and political contexts within which the law operates.<br/><br/>**What facilities can I use?**<br/>We’ve invested in a range of state-of-the-art facilities across our campuses to support your learning. Our specialised simulation facilities allow our students to experience real-life airport scenarios, developing their abilities in airfield planning and operations, and crisis and emergency management.<br/><br/>**Career prospects**<br/>Roles in aviation management are vast and varied and upon graduation, you’ll be ready to work in a wide range of roles including:<br/><br/>import/export management<br/>customs management<br/>supply chain management<br/>airport or airline operations<br/>safety and security management systems<br/>inventory supervision/management<br/>purchasing management<br/>stock controlling<br/>key account management<br/>project logistics coordination<br/>network planning and scheduling<br/>business development<br/>pricing analyst/management.