Master of Aviation (MAVN)
University of Southern Queensland
About
Back to top Program aims The Master of Aviation aims to provide graduates with specialised cognitive skills and technical knowledge, which enables them to independently analyse critically, reflect on and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories in an aviation context.
The program also provides opportunities to apply established theories to a range of contexts whilst planning and executing a substantial research-based project within the aviation industry.
Structure
Core courses
| Course | |
|---|---|
| Aviation Human Factors specialisation core courses: | |
| AVN5102 Safety Management and Human Factors in Aviation | 1 |
| AVN5105 Introduction to Aviation Research | 1 |
| AVN8103 Managing a Safety Culture in Aviation | 2 |
| AVN8102 Applied Human Factors in Aviation | 2 |
| AVN8104 Aviation Research Project (Part A) | 2 |
| AVN8105 Aviation Research Project Part B | 1 |
| MGT8037 Leading Teams to Success | 2 |
| Aviation Management specialisation core courses | |
| AVN5102 Safety Management and Human Factors in Aviation | 1 |
| AVN5105 Introduction to Aviation Research | 1 |
| AVN5101 Aviation Management | 2 |
| AVN8103 Managing a Safety Culture in Aviation | 2 |
| AVN8104 Aviation Research Project (Part A) | 2 |
| AVN8105 Aviation Research Project Part B | 1 |
| MGT8037 Leading Teams to Success | 2 |
Entry requirements
Admission requirements
To be eligible for admission, applicants must satisfy the following requirements:
- Completion of an Australian university Bachelor degree in the area of aviation, management and/or psychology, or equivalent
- English Language Proficiency requirements for Category 3.
For candidates who have a Bachelor degree or equivalent (AQF level 7) from a recognised institution, outside the disciplines stated above, USQ’s Graduate Certificate of Aviation provides an articulation pathway into the Master of Aviation. Upon completion and achievement of a minimum GPA of 4.0, they will be eligible for entry into the Master of Aviation provided they meet any other entry requirements.
Candidates with a Graduate Certificate (AQF level 8) or higher may apply for entry into the Master of Aviation. Eligibility for entry will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
All students are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements.
If students do not meet the English language requirements they may apply to study a University-approved English language program. On successful completion of the English language program, students may be admitted to an award program.
Learning outcomes
Program objectives
On successful completion of the Master of Aviation, students should be able to:
- evaluate the underlying principles and concepts of applied elements in the aviation industry
- apply initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and ethical decision-making in a professional aviation context
- synthesise and critically review established theoretical frameworks with supporting evidence to provide solutions to real-world aviation problems
- develop and apply the skills required for management of teams, working in teams and working with people from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds in the aviation environment
- select research methodologies appropriate to the aviation context and conduct a range of professional research activities including communication of the results of such research in an ethical manner
- formulate and exercise management and leadership skills in practical and training situations within the aviation industry.
Institution
