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Manifesto · Vol. II
Est. 2010
Aviation Management Bachelor.
This online program is delivered fully asynchronously to learners worldwide. Coursework blends recorded seminars, live cohort sessions across timezones, and project-based assessment, so working profes…
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The catalog entry
A standard built for working learners.
Everything you need to budget your time, your tuition, and your transcript before you apply.
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Degree Level
Bachelor
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Duration
4 years
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Total Courses
38
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Total Credits
117
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ECTS Credits
234
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Delivery
Online · Asynchronous
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Language
English
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Intakes / year
3
Programme overview
What you will study — and how.
A self-paced syllabus with weekly checkpoints, asynchronous lectures, and live cohort rooms across timezones.
This online program is delivered fully asynchronously to learners worldwide. Coursework blends recorded seminars, live cohort sessions across timezones, and project-based assessment, so working professionals can balance study with their existing responsibilities.
Faculty are drawn from partner institutions across multiple continents. Every term opens with a syllabus, a clear assessment ledger, and direct access to academic advising — no commute required, no campus assumed.
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Chapter III · The curriculum ledger
Course breakdown, semester by semester.
38
courses · 117 Credits
Across 8 semesters
Across 8 semesters
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Semester 1 · term 1
Code
Course
Type
Theory
Practice
Credits
ECTS
ENG101
Academic English I
Reading, writing, and presentation skills for university-level study.
Core
3
0
3
5
AVI101
Introduction to Aviation
History, structure, and stakeholders of the global aviation industry.
Core
3
0
3
6
MAT101
Mathematics for Aviation
Algebra, trigonometry, and quantitative methods used in aviation operations.
Core
3
0
3
6
PHY101
Physics for Aviation
Mechanics, fluids, and thermodynamics relevant to flight.
Core
3
0
3
6
MGT101
Principles of Management
Foundations of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling.
Core
3
0
3
7
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Semester 2 · term 2
Code
Course
Type
Theory
Practice
Credits
ECTS
ENG102
Academic English II
Aviation English and ICAO communication standards.
Core
3
0
3
5
AVI103
Aircraft Systems Overview
Airframe, propulsion, avionics, and life-cycle maintenance basics.
Core
3
0
3
6
COM101
Aviation Communication & CRM
Crew Resource Management and human-factor communication principles.
Core
3
0
3
6
AVI102
Aviation Regulations & ICAO
ICAO annexes, FAA/EASA frameworks, and national authorities.
Core
3
0
3
6
ECO101
Economics of Air Transport
Demand, capacity, pricing, and competition in air transport markets.
Core
3
0
3
7
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Semester 3 · term 3
Code
Course
Type
Theory
Practice
Credits
ECTS
AVI201
Airline Operations
Flight scheduling, crew rostering, and operational control center workflows.
Core
3
0
3
7
AVI202
Airport Operations
Apron, terminal, and airside management; ground handling and turnaround.
Core
3
0
3
6
AVI203
Aviation Safety Management Systems
SMS, hazard identification, and just-culture incident reporting.
Core
3
0
3
6
ACC201
Financial Accounting
Recording and reporting financial transactions for aviation businesses.
Core
3
0
3
6
STT201
Statistics for Aviation
Reliability, queuing, and forecasting techniques used by carriers and airports.
Core
3
0
3
5
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Semester 4 · term 4
Code
Course
Type
Theory
Practice
Credits
ECTS
AVI211
Air Cargo Management
Freighter operations, ULDs, dangerous goods, and cargo network design.
Core
3
0
3
6
AVI212
Aviation Law
Chicago Convention, Warsaw/Montreal regimes, and bilateral air services.
Core
3
0
3
6
HRM202
Human Resources in Aviation
Workforce planning for crew, technicians, and ground staff.
Core
3
0
3
6
MKT201
Marketing for Aviation
Yield management, ancillary revenue, and loyalty programs.
Core
3
0
3
6
OPS202
Quality Management in Aviation
ISO 9001, IOSA, and continuous improvement on the ramp and in MRO.
Core
3
0
3
6
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Semester 5 · term 5
Code
Course
Type
Theory
Practice
Credits
ECTS
AVI301
Air Traffic Management
En-route ATC, airspace design, and CNS/ATM modernization (NextGen, SESAR).
Core
3
0
3
7
AVI302
Airline Network & Fleet Planning
Hub-and-spoke vs. point-to-point, fleet selection, and route economics.
Core
3
0
3
7
FIN301
Aviation Finance & Leasing
Aircraft financing, operating vs. finance leases, and ECA support.
Core
3
0
3
6
AVI312
Drones & Urban Air Mobility
UAV regulation, U-space integration, and emerging eVTOL operations.
Elective
3
0
3
5
AVI311
Sustainable Aviation
SAF, CORSIA, electrification, and the path to net-zero air transport.
Elective
3
0
3
5
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Semester 6 · term 6
Code
Course
Type
Theory
Practice
Credits
ECTS
AVI321
Aviation Security
AVSEC frameworks, ICAO Annex 17, and threat-and-risk assessment.
Core
3
0
3
6
STR301
Aviation Strategy
Alliance economics, low-cost vs. legacy models, and competitive dynamics.
Core
3
0
3
7
AVI331
Crisis Management in Aviation
Emergency response, ERP plans, and post-incident communications.
Elective
3
0
3
5
AVI322
Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul Mgmt.
MRO economics, Part-145 organizations, and asset reliability.
Core
3
0
3
6
AVI332
Tourism & Aviation
Tour operators, OTAs, destination marketing, and code-share economics.
Elective
3
0
3
6
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Semester 7 · term 7
Code
Course
Type
Theory
Practice
Credits
ECTS
AVI401
Airport Planning & Design
Terminal capacity, runway sizing, and master-plan economics.
Core
3
0
3
6
INT401
Aviation Industry Internship
Supervised placement at an airline, airport, regulator, or MRO.
Core
0
6
3
7
AVI471
Cargo & Logistics Integration
Integrators, e-commerce, and intermodal cargo flows.
Elective
3
0
3
5
RES401
Research Methods in Aviation
Survey design, operational data analysis, and reporting standards.
Core
3
0
3
6
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Semester 8 · term 8
Code
Course
Type
Theory
Practice
Credits
ECTS
AVI483
Airline Pricing & Revenue Mgmt.
O&D control, bid pricing, and modern revenue science.
Elective
3
0
3
6
CAP402
Aviation Capstone Project
Industry-sponsored consulting project defended before a faculty panel.
Core
0
8
6
12
AVI481
Digital Transformation in Aviation
Touchless travel, digital identity, and operations data platforms.
Elective
3
0
3
6
AVI482
Space & Suborbital Operations
Commercial spaceflight, spaceports, and emerging regulatory regimes.
Elective
3
0
3
6
Chapter IV · What graduates leave with
A degree built to be used.
Every outcome below is part of the program contract — not a marketing add-on.
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A global cohort
Study alongside peers from dozens of countries — every cohort is intentionally international.
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Async & live blend
Recorded seminars you watch on your timezone, plus optional live rooms each week with faculty.
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Transferable credit
ECTS-aligned credits accepted by partner institutions for transfer or further graduate study.
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Career-aware mentoring
Every program pairs you with an academic advisor and access to the alumni mentoring network.
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Accredited and audited
Curricula reviewed annually against accreditation standards listed on our charter page.
Chapter V · Admissions snapshot
Tuition, intakes, and the paperwork.
Numbers you can budget against. Every figure routes through admin settings — what you see here is what the bursar publishes.
$21 / cr
Per-credit rate
Locked for the length of your degree at admission.
$50
Application fee
Non-refundable; waived for partner-agency referrals.
3 / yr
Intakes per year
Rolling admissions, three terms a year.
60 days before each term
Application window
Apply early to lock the published rate.
Chapter VI · Common questions
Before you apply.
The answers most working learners ask first — collected and updated by admissions.
Is the degree fully online — or are there required visits?
Every part of this program is delivered online. Lectures are recorded for asynchronous study, live cohort rooms run across multiple timezones, and assessments are completed through the student portal. No in-person attendance is required to enroll, study, or graduate.
How is the diploma issued and verified?
A physical diploma is mailed to the address on file once the degree is conferred. A verifiable digital credential is also published to our certificate verification portal — anyone can confirm authenticity using the document number and the student’s name.
Can I transfer credits in or out?
Yes. Credits earned at accredited institutions are evaluated against the curriculum on a course-by-course basis. Outgoing credits are ECTS-aligned and accepted by partner universities for graduate study or transfer.
What is the time commitment per week?
A typical full-time term load is 12 credit hours and runs about 18–22 hours of study per week, including recorded lectures, readings, and assignments. Part-time pacing is supported — you set the load each term within your degree window.
What support do online students receive?
Each student is paired with an academic advisor at admission. You also have access to the digital library, an alumni mentor network, and admissions video sessions across timezones for any administrative question — every channel is online.
Is the program accredited?
Yes. The full list of accrediting bodies and partner memberships is maintained on our accreditation page and reviewed annually. The page is the canonical source — please refer to it for the most current accreditors.
Closing · Vol. II
Begin the next chapter — on your timezone.
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