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BP070 · RMIT University · Bachelor degree

Bachelor of Applied Science (Aviation)

STEM College

Minimum ATAR
72.05
Full time
3 years
Part time
—
Credit points
—
Campus
Melbourne City
Mode
On campus

Overview

Develop a deep understanding of the global aviation industry and prepare for leadership roles across aviation operations, airport management and airline planning

Launch your career in the aviation industry to work in a range of operational, managerial, and planning roles. Discover more.

Course structure

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Year One of Program

96 cp

Students must complete a series of compulsory onboarding modules during their first semester or study period. Complete 96 credit points from the following:

  • AERO2377Introduction to Aviation12 cp
  • AERO2379Human Factors in Aviation12 cp
  • MATH2314Applied Analytics for Aviation12 cp
  • AERO3342Airport Operations12 cp
  • AERO2384Aviation Safety and Security Systems12 cp
  • AERO2631Managing the Air Traffic Environment12 cp
  • AERO2410Airline Operations12 cp
  • AERO2426Air Cargo Management and Operations12 cp

Year Two of Program

48 cp

Note: International Students will not be able to enrol in the Placement course AERO2582 Aviation Professional Experience due to Student VISA restrictions Complete 48 credit points from the following: AND ( Complete 12 credit points from the following Technical Option List OR OR Complete 12 credit points from the Minor List the Minor list ) AND ( Complete 36 credit points from the Minor List: the Minor List OR Complete 24 credit points from the Minor List and Complete 12 credit points from any University Elective: Complete 24 credit points from the Minor List and Complete 12 credit points from any University Elective: )

  • AERO2457Aircraft Maintenance Management12 cp
  • AERO2408Aviation Strategy in the Global Context12 cp
  • AERO2454Airport Design12 cp
  • AERO2382Airport Planning and Management12 cp
  • AERO2582Aviation Professional Experience12 cp
  • AERO2570Incident and Accident Investigation12 cp
  • AERO2481Unmanned Aerial System Operations12 cp

Year Three of Program

12 cp

Note: International Students will not be able to enrol in the Placement course AERO2582 Aviation Professional Experience due to Student VISA restrictions Complete 12 credit points from the following: AND Complete 12 credit points from the following Technical Option List OR Complete 12 credit points from the Minor List: Important note: Students can choose to complete 12 credit points from the Minor list instead of a Technical Option. AND ( Complete 72 credit points from the Minor List: the Minor list OR Complete 60 credit points from the Minor List and Complete 12 credit point from any University Elective: Complete 60 credit points from the Minor List and Complete 12 credit point from any University Elective: )

  • AERO2431Aviation Industry Project12 cp
  • AERO2582Aviation Professional Experience12 cp
  • AERO2570Incident and Accident Investigation12 cp
  • AERO2481Unmanned Aerial System Operations12 cp

Minor: Business Analytics

Minor: Supply Chain Analytics

  • ISYS3446Introduction to Business Analytics12 cp
  • OMGT1039Operations Management12 cp
  • OMGT2146Supply Chain Analytics12 cp
  • OMGT2351AI Applications in Logistics and Supply Chain12 cp

Minor: Data Insights

  • ECON1066Basic Econometrics12 cp
  • ECON1061Forecasting and Quantitative Analysis12 cp
  • ECON1590Survey and Experiments for Business12 cp
  • MATH2237Data Visualisation with R12 cp

Minor: Managing Global Teams

  • BUSM4168Project Systems and Process Management12 cp
  • BUSM4688Cross Cultural Management12 cp
  • BUSM2548Managing Global/Remote Teams Project12 cp
  • BUSM2546Global Business Project12 cp

Careers

  • airline operations planning and management
  • airline maintenance management and supervision
  • airport landside operations
  • airport airside operations
  • airport planning and management
  • aviation safety management
  • airline strategies, finance, and traffic data
  • human factors concepts and applications
  • Jetstar Group
  • Qantas Airways
  • Australian Defence Force
  • Airservices Australia
  • Virgin Australia Airlines
  • Regional Express