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Air Transport Management (Executive) MSc at Cranfield University

Cranfield University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

In an era of continuous advances in air transport technologies and an increasing push towards sustainable aviation, it's an exciting time to have a career within air transport management. This rapidly evolving industry requires managers with advanced and comprehensive knowledge, coupled with an in-depth understanding of its needs. The Executive Air Transport Management MSc is designed to help you develop the skills required to enhance your career in various sectors of the air transport industry, including airlines, airport companies and authorities, civil aviation departments, air transport consultancies and aerospace companies.

Faculty: Aviation  |  Duration: MSc: up to three years part-time. PgDip: two years part-time. PgCert: two years part-time.  |  Study mode: part-time  |  Intake: March or June or November  |  Location: Cranfield, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Delivery: Taught Module 50%, Individual case study 10%, Individual research project 40%. Compulsory modules: Air Transport Economics and Financial Management, Individual Case Study in Air Transport Management, Leadership and Change in the Aviation Industry, The Air Transport Industry Today and Tomorrow, Air Transport Strategic and Marketing Management, Professional and Personal Development for Leaders in Aviation.

Career pathways

Successful completion of this course will provide you with an internationally recognised qualification which benefits from Cranfield University's reputation and can take you onto new levels of your career anywhere in the world. All course delegates are granted access to our exclusive LinkedIn Cranfield University - Air Transport Group, which offers unrivalled networking and job opportunities.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A UK first or upper second class undergraduate degree with honours, as a minimum, or equivalent international qualification. Ideally applicants will have studied in a relevant subject. English language: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall and 5.5 in all skill components. ATAS clearance required for international students who need a visa (except exempt nationalities).

Domestic applicants: GBP 24,625 for the whole programme (2026/27). MSc Part-time Source

International applicants: GBP 26,865 for the whole programme (2026/27). MSc Part-time Source

Intake: March or June or November

Duration: MSc: up to three years part-time. PgDip: two years part-time. PgCert: two years part-time.

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