Executive MSc Aviation Data Analytics Management at University of West London

Programme overview

The Executive MSc in Aviation Data Analytics Management is a unique course specifically designed for ambitious professionals who want to advance their careers in the industry by mastering the strategic relevance of data in aviation. Delivered online across 18 months, this cutting-edge course aims to address the surging demand for skilled professionals with expertise in collecting, processing, interpreting and visualising data within aviation operations.

Duration: 18 months part-time | Study mode: part-time | Intake: February 2027, September 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The Executive MSc in Aviation Data Analytics Management is crafted to meet the soaring demand for professionals equipped with advanced analytical skills in the aviation industry. What distinguishes this course is its unique approach to bridging the gap between data processing analysis and effective decision implementation, making it an indispensable resource in the era of data-driven decision-making within aviation. The Course curriculum covers key aspects of data analysis, from database management to data visualisation. Modules include: Data Analytics Research and Study Skills; Foundations of Aviation Data Science; Operations Research and Statistical Methods for Aviation; Programming Skills for Data Analytics Professionals; Aviation Data Analytics Applications and Case Studies; Aviation Data Visualisation and Interpretation; Ethical and Legal Aspects of Aviation Data Analysis; Aviation Applied Research Project (only for students on the regular pathway).

Career pathways

This Aviation Data Analytics Management course will support career progression for executive roles in fields such as airlines, airports and tech companies. Additionally, opportunities and career paths may open up for Aviation Data Analytics Management graduates in other industries with a strong focus on data-driven decision-making. Job roles include: airlines; airports; aviation manufacturing; regulatory agencies; tech companies; consultancies; research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Successful completion of an undergraduate honours degree at grade 2:1 or above and evidence of a minimum of one year’s continuous employment in the aviation/transport/travel industry or a closely related field. Alternatively, applicants without the specified degree must be in a senior data analytics or management role or have five years of managerial experience in the aviation/transport/travel industry. Offers are made based on an individual’s qualifications and experiences. Prospective students may be invited to an interview to assess their application on the basis of their professionalism and work experience, prior to an offer being made. International students must have a formal English Language qualification accepted by the university and/or overall IELTS score of 6.5 (at least 5.5 IELTS score in any individual element).

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,500 for the whole programme (2027/28). Tuition for: Part-time (18 months, February 2027). Total course fee. Source

International applicants: GBP 12,500 for the whole programme (2027/28). Tuition for: Part-time (18 months, February 2027). Total course fee. Source

Intake: February 2027, September 2027

Duration: 18 months part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.uwl.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/how-apply-postgraduates

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