The Master of Aviation Management provides flexible delivery for distance learning in the areas of aviation human factors and management. It has been developed in response to a recognised need in the aviation industry. The program combines topics from aviation human factors and management and can be adapted to accommodate specific areas of interest of students from diverse backgrounds. Applications are encouraged from all areas of the industry, especially flight crew, cabin crew, maintenance crew, ground crew, administration, military and government authorities.

The Master of Aviation Management is a unique program that combines courses in the Master of Business Management (MBA) and specific aviation management. This degree will give you a distinctive insight into the contemporary issues in aviation by combining management skills with the situations and demands of the aviation management industry. This applied program will provide you with industry-relevant skills and knowledge that can open up further management career options within the aeronautical industry.

The understanding and insight you gain in this program will benefit you as it has done many others, including commercial and military pilots, air traffic controllers and maintenance engineers. As well as assisting you to pursue your chosen career route, you'll find this qualification eases the transition between specialties, for example in moving from the military to government or consultation activities, or moving between commercial aviation organisations.

Applications for admission are initially assessed on the basis of an undergraduate degree (in a relevant area and with a GPA of 4.5 or higher) but, for those who fall outside this criterion, applications for admission are assessed on the basis of "admission points". The criteria for the is listed below in Additional Selection Criteria.

The Master of Aviation Management requires 100 admission points or satisfactory completion of the Graduate Certificate in Aviation Management.

Students can articulate from the Graduate Certificate to the Masters program. Students who enrol in a higher degree may exit into a lower degree if they are unable to complete the requirements of the higher degree.

International students can only study this program online and must comply with the University's English Language proficiency requirements before an application is accepted. All students can also access additional learning support mechanisms provided by the Centre for Teaching and Learning at http://www.newcastle.edu.au/unit/ctl/index.html

The support structures of the Student Support Unit will be available to assist any students with a disability or chronic illness. The Faculty and School accepts responsibility, in liaison with the Student Support Unit, for providing reasonable accommodations to allow students with disabilities to complete the program.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students can draw on the assistance and support provided by the Indigenous Student Support and Development service through the Wollotuka Institute.

The program can be completed over two trimesters of full-time study or longer if preferred. Courses are offered on a trimester basis. Students may commence studies in January, May or September. Please refer to the Term dates on the University website at: www.newcastle.edu.au/data/.

The Masters program comprises either approved coursework courses with a total value of 80 units. Students select four courses from Group A (40 units) and four courses from Group B (40 units).