MSc in Management (Aviation Leadership)

Year 1 Core Modules:

• Leadership and Change
• Delivering Performance Excellence
• Strategy Organisation and Innovation
• Research Methods
• Aviation Governance and Regulation
• Aviation Leadership
• Airport Operations Management
• Airline Management
   

Year 1 Optional Modules -

• Practicum - Applied Research
• Dissertation

General Entry Requirements
 

For admission to the M.Sc. in Aviation Leadership candidates must hold –

• A 2.1 Honours degree in a relevant discipline, or equivalent international qualification.  Along with 3 years of work experience in the aviation industry. 

OR

• An equivalent professional qualification (ATCO, CPL) along with 3 years of work experience in the aviation industry.

OR

• Applicants with more than 5 years relevant work experience in the aviation industry may be considered.

OR

• Recent graduates with less than 3 years relevant work experience in the aviation industry, or with work experience in a different industry, who have the equivalent of a first class Honours degree may be considered.
   

International candidates who are non-native speakers of English must satisfy the University of their competency in the English language. 

IELTS ACADEMIC    Composite score of 6.5 or above, with no less than 6.0 in any one component

TOEFL iBT    Total Score of 92

EU Status Fee

€10,955
 

Non EU Fee

€19,000

With the ever increasing emphasis on delivering excellence in aviation, there will be important roles for talented and qualified individuals. The aviation industry is expanding in Ireland and internationally. Students of the programme have been drawn from management and senior management mainly in the aviation industry and will be seeking to accelerate their careers after graduation. 

Many of our graduates have seen a remarkable elevation in their career after the completion of this programme.  Our alumni network enhances our existing industry connections providing employability connections to our DCU MSc Aviation Leadership community.  Our alumni have taken up employment in a variety of positions, for instance:
 

• Airlines (e.g. Aer Lingus, Ryan Air, City Jet, Stobart Air, British Airways, American Airlines, Norwegian);

• Aerospace Manufacturers (e.g. Airbus);

• Airport Operators (e.g. Dublin Airport, Shannon Airport, Omani Airports);

• Aircraft maintenance (e.g. Dublin Airspace, Ryanair, Aer Lingus);

• Consultancy firms;

• Safety & Security;

• Air Navigation Service Providers (e.g. Irish Aviation Authority)