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Aviation Management - Business Management Diploma

Overview

Enhance your career opportunities in the field of aviation by combining flight training with business courses through MacEwan University’s Business Management diploma Aviation Management major.

Students who love to fly and would like a solid business education should consider this program. The program also appeals to people wanting to pursue their own business, manage flight operations or become commercial pilots.

The flight training and ground school component may be completed at any Transport Canada approved training centre.   

Career Potential

Graduates of this specialized diploma gain employment in a variety of aviation-related careers – both as pilots and airport management personnel. Within Alberta, the oil industry creates significant aviation work, as oilfield workers are increasingly being transported to and from the north by air. Domestic airlines are also expanding. These factors create demand for both pilots and airport management personnel.

Graduates of this diploma are eligible for the Certified in Management designation with the Canadian Institute of Management. Visit www.cim.ca for more information regarding membership and designation.

Program Requirements

The following program requirements are needed to complete the credential. Refer to the Student Plan as this plan identifies the usual course schedule.

ACCT 212Introductory Accounting3
ACCT 222Managerial Information and Control Systems3
BUSN 201Introduction to Sustainable Business3
BUSN 340Research Methods for Business3
ECON 101Introduction to Microeconomics3
ENGL 102Analysis and Argument3
or WRIT 101 First Year Writing
FNCE 201Introductory Finance3
HRMT 200Management of Human Resources3
LEGL 210Business Law I3
MARK 201Fundamentals of Marketing3
MGTS 103Introduction to Business Statistics3
MGTS 107Business Computing3
MGTS 113Introduction to Quantitative Decision-Making3
ORGA 101Introduction to Management3
ORGA 206Airport Management and Operations 3
ORGA 314Managing Negotiation3
ORGA 316Contemporary Organizational Behaviour and Theory3
SCMT 200Introduction to Global Supply Chain Management3
Students must present the following Transport Canada-approved aviation credentials in order to receive 6 credits toward the Business Management diploma
Choose 2 from: 6
Private Pilot's License
Commercial Pilot's License
Instrument Rating
Multi-Engine Rating or Instructor Rating
Total Credits60

The minimum passing grade for a course at MacEwan University is a D unless otherwise noted next to the appropriate course in the program of study.

Student Plan

Students must follow the Student Plan (listed below) to complete this credential in the year(s) indicated by the plan. Students must consult with a program Academic Advisor regarding any deviation from the Student Plan, as this may extend the time it takes to complete the program.

Year 1
Term 1CreditsTerm 2Credits
BUSN 2013ACCT 2123
ECON 1013BUSN 3403
ENGL 102 or WRIT 1013MARK 2013
MGTS 1133MGTS 1033
ORGA 1013MGTS 1073
 15 15
Year 2
Term 1CreditsTerm 2Credits
ACCT 2223ORGA 2063
FNCE 2013SCMT 2003
HRMT 2003Private Pilot License3
LEGL 2103Choose 2 from: 6
ORGA 3163
Commercial Pilot License
 
Instrument Rating
 
Multi-Engine Rating or Instructor Rating
 15 15
Total Credits 60
 

Admission Requirements

Applicants may be admitted to one of the following:

Regular Admission

To be evaluated through the Office of the University Registrar

Applicants must have a minimum overall average of 65 percent, with no course grade lower than 50 percent, in the following high school courses:

  1. ELA 30-1 or ELA 30-2
  2. Mathematics 30-1 or Mathematics 30-2
  3. Three subjects from Group A, B, C, or D

Notes:

  • Applicants are strongly encouraged to present a broad range of subjects in order to benefit from the breadth of learning and to increase flexibility of future program and course choices.
  • A maximum of two Group B subjects may be presented; they must be from different disciplines.
  • A maximum of one Group D subject may be presented. Group D subjects used for admission must be 5-credit or any credit combination of at least 5 credits (e.g., two 3-credit subjects).

Applicants with nine or more post-secondary level credits must also present a minimum Admission Grade Point Average (AGPA) of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Mature Admission

To be evaluated through the Office of the University Registrar

Applicants must be 20 years of age or older and have been out of full-time high school at least one year by the beginning of the intake term. Applicants must have a minimum overall average of 65 percent, with no course grade lower than 50 percent, in the following high school courses:

  1. ELA 30-1 or ELA 30-2
  2. Mathematics 30-1 or Mathematics 30-2

Applicants with nine or more post-secondary level credits must also present a minimum Admission Grade Point Average (AGPA) of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Previous Post-Secondary Admission

To be evaluated through the Office of the University Registrar

Admission in this category does not imply or guarantee the transfer of any coursework and/or credential unless a block transfer agreement (internal or external) is in effect and published in the Calendar by the Office of the University Registrar. In addition, transfer of coursework does not imply or guarantee that an applicant will be admitted.

Applicants must present a minimum of 24 post-secondary credits with a minimum Admission Grade Point Average (AGPA) of 2.0 on the 4.0 scale and must have completed the required core courses listed under the Regular or Mature Category.

Additional Admission Criteria

All applicants must meet the following:

1. English Language Proficiency

To be evaluated through the Office of the University Registrar

Applicable to All Admission Categories

All applicants must meet an acceptable level of English language proficiency. We will require official documents such as high school or post-secondary transcripts or proof of successful completion of standardized language evaluation. Full details are available in MacEwan University’s academic calendar or online at MacEwan.ca/ELP.