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Start date
February
July

Campus
Mawson Lakes

Duration
3 year(s) full-time

Mode
On-campus

Program Code
LBAN

Prerequisites
None

Assumed Knowledge
None

Fees
AUD$ 40,900 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL) for students enrolled in 2025

English Language Requirements
  • IELTS total [6.0]
  • IELTS reading [6.0]
  • IELTS writing [6.0]
Equivalent English qualifications (PDF)

International Admission by Country
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CRICOS Code
088879F

Aim

This program is designed to prepare graduates for a management role in the aviation industry in Australia or overseas. Students gain a sound professional understanding of the aviation industry and its associated environment, and skills in organisational, regulatory, safety, technical and business management.

Content & Structure

This degree requires completion of courses totalling 108 units, including a common first year that introduces students to the aviation industry, and key aspects of aviation management, practice, safety and human performance.

The second year contains more specialised courses in aviation management such as human factors, airline operations management, and airline finance. Students also study courses in project management principles, and quantitative methods, in addition to courses taught by UniSA Business that cover the fundamental aspects of management, organisations, and economics.

In final year, students study advanced topics in risk and safety management systems, airport management, air space management, and strategic management. Students develop skills in research methods and planning as preparation for undertaking an aviation project. Students also and have the opportunity to complete two electives.

From 4 August 2025, the University of South Australia will no longer be accepting applications for new students. Study at Adelaide University.

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What courses you'll study

Course name Area and cat no. Units Reference  
FIRST YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Introduction to Aviation AERO 1022 4.5
Human Performance & Limitations in Aviation AERO 1017 4.5
Aviation Law AERO 1014 4.5
Aviation Elective 1 4.5 Note(s): 2
OR
Introductory Instructional Flights AERO 1028 4.5 Note(s): 3
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Introduction to Aviation Management AERO 1024 4.5
Aviation Practice AERO 1020 4.5
Flight Training Theory 1 AERO 1021 4.5
Aviation Safety Fundamentals AERO 1025 4.5
SECOND YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Foundations of Airline Finance AERO 2057 4.5
Project Management: Principles and Strategies INFS 2022 4.5
Quantitative Methods for Business MATH 1053 4.5
Humans in Aviation: People, Systems and Safety AERO 2053 4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Principles of Logistics and Supply Chain Management BUSS 2054 4.5
Aviation Economics AERO 2059 4.5
Airline Operations Management AERO 2058 4.5
Management and Organisation BUSS 2068 4.5
THIRD YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Safety and Risk Management for Aviation Professionals AERO 3016 4.5
Aviation Project 1 AERO 3013 4.5
Airport Management AERO 3017 4.5
University Elective 4.5 Note(s): 1
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Aviation Project 2 AERO 3012 4.5
Air Space Management AERO 3019 4.5
Aviation Strategic Management AERO 3018 4.5
Aviation Elective 2 4.5 Note(s): 2

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