Aviation Management - Business Management Diploma
Overview
Business Management Diploma – Aviation Major
Prepare for a career in the aviation industry by combining a business education with specialized studies in airline and airport operations through MacEwan University's Business Management Diploma, Aviation Major.
The Aviation Major prepares students for entry-level operational roles in the airline and airport sectors by integrating core business education with applied aviation studies. Through this integrated approach, students develop core business competencies and apply them to aviation operational contexts. Aviation coursework focuses on airline and airport operations, passenger services, aviation safety, regulatory compliance, digital systems, and operational coordination.
Students complete a common aviation core before specializing in either the Airline Operations or Airport Operations stream.
Career Potential
Graduates are prepared for entry-level roles with airlines and airports in areas such as airline operations, airport operations, passenger services, ground handling, and aviation customer service.
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.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT 212 | Introductory Accounting | 3 |
| ENGL 102 | Analysis and Argument | 3 |
| or WRIT 101 | First Year Writing | |
| HRMT 100 | Management of Human Resources | 3 |
| MGTS 107 | Business Computing | 3 |
| MGTS 113 | Introduction to Quantitative Decision-Making | 3 |
| ORGA 101 | Introduction to Management | 3 |
| ORGA 314 | Managing Negotiation | 3 |
| SCMT 200 | Introduction to Global Supply Chain Management | 3 |
| Electives: Choose 4 courses from the following list: | 12 | |
| Managerial Information and Control Systems | ||
| Introduction to Sustainable Business | ||
| Work Preparation and Community Partner Project | ||
| Introduction to Microeconomics | ||
| Introduction to Macroeconomics | ||
| Introductory Finance | ||
| Introduction to International Business | ||
| Business Law I | ||
| Fundamentals of Marketing | ||
| Introduction to Business Statistics | ||
| Contemporary Organizational Behaviour and Theory | ||
| Airline Fares and Scheduling Concepts | ||
| Aviation Required Courses | ||
| AVIA 201 | Introduction to airline industry | 3 |
| AVIA 202 | Airport Management and Operations | 3 |
| AVIA 203 | Total Quality Management in Airlines | 3 |
| AVIA 204 | Aviation Safety, Emergency Response, and Risk Management | 3 |
| Choose between the Airline Specialization or the Airport Specialization and complete the four courses required for each stream: | 12 | |
| Airline Stream courses | ||
| Airline Operations, Crew, and Dispatch Fundamentals | ||
| Airline Pricing and Revenue Management | ||
| Airline Network Schedule and Fleet Planning | ||
| Airline Applied Operations Project | ||
| Airport Stream Courses | ||
| Airport Passenger Services and Movement Operations | ||
| Airport Facilities, Layout, and Ramp Procedures | ||
| Airport Technology and Operational Tools | ||
| Airport Terminal Service Coordination | ||
| Total Credits | 60 | |
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
The course sequencing in the Student Plan (listed below) enables students to complete this credential in the timeframe typically taken for program completion. Please consult with a Triffo School of Business Advisor regarding variations from this course sequencing, as this may extend the time it takes to complete the program.
Students must choose between the Airline Specialization (AVIA) courses or the Airport Specialization (APTM) courses, and students must complete all 4 AVIA courses or all 4 APTM courses. Students cannot take both AVIA and APTM courses.
| Year 1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Credits | Term 2 | Credits |
| ENGL 102 or WRIT 101 | 3 | ACCT 212 | 3 |
| HRMT 100 | 3 | AVIA 201 | 3 |
| MGTS 107 | 3 | AVIA 202 | 3 |
| ORGA 101 | 3 | ORGA 314 | 3 |
| SCMT 200 | 3 | MGTS 113 | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Year 2 | |||
| Term 1 | Credits | Term 2 | Credits |
| Choose between the Airline Specialization (AVIA) or the Airport Specialization (APTM) and complete the four courses required for each stream. | AVIA 321 or APTM 341 | 3 | |
| AVIA 203 | 3 | AVIA 322 or APTM 342 | 3 |
| AVIA 204 | 3 | Business Elective | 3 |
| AVIA 221 or APTM 241 | 3 | Business Elective | 3 |
| AVIA 222 or APTM 242 | 3 | Business Elective | 3 |
| Business Elective | 3 | ||
| 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:
- ELA 30-1 or ELA 30-2
- Mathematics 30-1 or Mathematics 30-2
- 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:
- ELA 30-1 or ELA 30-2
- 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.