Air Transport Management MSc at Cranfield University

Continuous advances in air transport technologies, ongoing global uncertainty, and an increasing push towards sustainable aviation, make it a compelling time to enter the world of air transport management. The industry’s goal of net zero emissions by 2050, together with ongoing geopolitical tensions and uneven global economic development, require managers and leaders of the future with the knowledge and skills to navigate this uncertainty. The Air Transport Management MSc is designed to equip you with the skills required to pursue a successful 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: One year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: October  |  Location: Cranfield, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Delivery: Taught modules 50%, Group project 10%, Individual research project 40%. Compulsory modules: Air Transport Environmental Planning, Air Transport Financial Management, Air Transport Market Analysis and Forecasting, Air Transport Operations, Airline Economics, Airline Strategic Management, Geopolitics and International Aviation Law.

Career pathways

Many of our former graduates now occupy senior positions within the air transport industry. The Centre for Air Transport Management has close links with companies and organisations in the industry who consider our centre a valuable source of potential recruits.

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