BS Airport Management

Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Airport Management focuses on the specialized knowledge and skills required to effectively manage and operate airports and related aviation facilities.

This program equips students with a comprehensive understanding of airport operations, aviation regulations, safety and security protocols, and various aspects of airport management.

The program focuses on equipping students with knowledge and skills related to aviation safety management systems, airport security protocols, emergency response planning, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance. It covers airport planning and design principles, including terminal design, runway and taxiway planning, airport master planning, and airspace management.

Students gain insights into the process of designing, expanding, and improving airport infrastructure to accommodate the growing needs of the aviation industry. It covers regulations, guidelines, and industry standards set by international bodies such as the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the Airports Council International (ACI).

Admission Criteria

A recognized general education diploma or its equivalent
Students joining MCBS must go through an English placement test to determine the appropriate English level
Students presenting a valid score of 5-5.5 in IELTS or 65-79 in internet based TOEFL (iBT) are exempted from the English program
Students will need to go through Mathematics and IT placements tests to determine their levels of proficiency in these subjects as they are part of the GFP or possible exemption
Mathematics placements tests will determine whether Basic Mathematics (MATH 10) and Pure Mathematics (MATH 21) can be exempted, or students will be given both or one of them
IT placement test will determine whether students will require to take the Information Technology foundation course (COSC 10)

Program Structure

Duration: Bachelor’s degree requires about 8 semesters or 4 years

Program delivery: 12-15 credits per normal semester and 6 credits per summer semester

Internship: Placement on a 3-month internship

Courses: Apart from courses closely related to the program, students take general education courses.

Courses	Credits
Core Courses	57
Communication skills	12
Humanities	09
Social Sciences	09
Math/Computer skills	09
Natural Science	03
General Business requirements	21
Total	120

Airport Management Core Courses (21 Credits)

Course Code	Course Name	Credits
AVIA 120	Introduction to Airline Management	3
AVIA 121	Introduction to Airport Management	3
AVIA 218	Airport Planning and Design	3
AVIA 226	Airport Administration and Finance	3
AVIA 318	Airports and the Environment	3
AVIA 320	Airport Marketing	3
AVIA 325	Air Cargo	3
AVIA 330	Special Topics: Airline Operations	3
AVIA 335	Special Topics in Airline Marketing and Promotion (Final Project)	3
AVIA 361	Public Policy and Regulatory Issues in the Industry	3

Technical Electives (6 Credits)

Course Code	Course Name	Credits
AVIA 349	Special Topics in Aviation Management: Airport Privatization	3
AVIA 350	Final Project	3
AVIA 351	Special Topics in Aviation Science	3

Airport Management Electives (30 Credits)

Course Code	Course Name	Credits
AVIA 111	Introduction to Aviation Management	3
AVIA 207	Introduction to Air Transportation	3
AVIA 208	Economics of Air Transportation	3
AVIA 211	Aviation Safety and Security	3
AVIA 214	Principles of Accident Prevention and Causation	3
AVIA 215	Introduction to Aviation Law and Policy	3
AVIA 305	Introduction to Meteorology	3
AVIA 308	Air Operations Management	3
AVIA 309	Air Traffic Management	3
AVIA 312	Human Resource Management in Aviation Industry	3
AVIA 389	Internship	3
AVIA 393	Strategic Management of Aviation Industry	3

Career Opportunities

Graduates are equipped with the knowledge and skills to pursue rewarding careers in airport management, ensuring efficient and safe airport operations, implementing effective safety and security measures, and contributing to the overall success of airports and the aviation industry.

Some common career paths include:

Airport Operations Manager
Airport Planner
Aviation Safety Officer
Airport Security Manager
Airline-Airport Relations Manager
Airport Finance Manager
Passenger Services Manager
Airport Marketing and Communications Manager
Airport Sustainability Manager
Airport Consultant

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Info

Duration: 4 years full-time

Semester Starts: Fall, Spring, Summer I and Summer II

Fee: 12,036 OMR

Required English Prerequisites

IELTS (academic): 6.0 (with no band less than 6.0)

TOEFL (internet) min overall score 60

MCBS Placement Test

Applicants who do not have official IELTS or TOEFL scores are required to take MCBS English Placement Test.

Students will need to go through Mathematics and IT placement tests to determine their levels of proficiency in these subjects as they are part of the GFP or possible exemption.

Department Contact

Contact Program Chair Dr. Rene Paquibut for more information.