Air Transport Management

The University of Surrey has outstanding links with the air transport industry mean that senior industry executives who are at CEO or vice president level regularly give guest lectures to our students - you can use our networks to develop your own professional contacts.

Career opportunities

• This is the only air transport management course in the UK that will allow you the opportunity of using all three commercial software packages used by industry analysts and consultants as well as airlines and airports: OAG, IATA AirportIS and Cirium (Flightglobal). These tools are essential for analysing airline market data and will give you a competitive edge with employers.Throughout your studies, you’ll learn about the fundamental aspects of air transport management, as well as analyse and debate theoretical and applied knowledge. You’ll also learn about the operation and organisation of airlines and airports and the latest technology.In a rapidly evolving sector, Surrey is committed to maintain the relevance of the content. The modules, reflecting current industry needs and research focus, may adapt in response to emerging themes and external shifts. This adaptability allows us to improve the learning experience, and align with feedback from students and with guidelines from external industry consultation groups.This pioneering course will give you a distinct competitive advantage in today’s international job market. The program is taught by extremely well-regarded academics who continuously publish in respected journals and whose research sets industry standards. Surrey Air Transport Management MSc graduates have gone on to develop promising careers in the following roles/areas:
• Airline management

• Airport management

• Aircraft manufacturer

• Aircraft leasing

• Aircraft maintenance

• Consultancy

• Air cargo and logistics

• Ground handling

• Airline catering

• Aviation journalism.

Courses Include:

• Research Methods For Air Transport Management

• Air Transport Market Analysis And Forecasting

• Airline Fleet Planning

• Aviation Finance

• Sustainability In Aviation

• Airport Management

• Aviation Marketing