| Semester 2, 2021 Online | |
| Short Description: | Aviation Management |
| Units : | 1 |
| Faculty or Section : | Faculty of Business, Education, Law and Arts |
| School or Department : | School of Business |
| Student contribution band : | Band 4 |
| ASCED code : | 080399 - Business Mgt not classified |
| Grading basis : | Graded |
Staffing
Examiner:
Other Requisites
Students are required to have access to a personal computer, e-mail capabilities and Internet access to UConnect. Current details of computer requirements can be found at .
Rationale
The aviation industry is a highly dynamic, global and complex socio-technical system. Individuals intending to enter a supervisory or management role within the aviation industry need to have a broad understanding of the aviation system in general, including international bodies, regulatory agencies, and the complex facets of individual airlines, airports and other ancillary agencies. Within each of these organisations, outcomes and standards are managed by supervisors with an advanced level of systemic knowledge, analytical problem solving skills, communication skills and decision making skills. They also need to be effective leaders and to have in depth knowledge of organisational behavioural processes such as change management and management of organisational culture. This course aims to address management skills and knowledge which is specifically aviation focused.
Synopsis
Students will be introduced to contemporary aviation systems with an emphasis on macro-economics in a global market. They will develop a broad understanding of the aviation system in general, including international bodies, regulatory agencies, and the complex facets of individual airlines, airports and other ancillary agencies. Individuals will also develop analytical problem solving, communication and decision making skills. They will learn the skills of effective leaders and gain in depth knowledge of organisational behavioural processes such as change management and management of organisational culture. Individual and group assignments are used to achieve these aims.
Objectives
On successful completion of this course students should be able to:
- apply advanced knowledge of the global aviation industry with depth in the underlying principles and concepts which determine airline policies and success;
- explain and explore contemporary airline, airport and structures, processes and other aviation systems;
- develop an in-depth knowledge of human resource management systems and practices for managing and motivating employees;
- explain the principles and practices used in managing teams in aviation;
- apply high level written and interpersonal communication skills appropriate to managerial positions within an aviation context;
- critically apply the principles of effective leadership, planning and problem solving in aviation.
Topics
| Description | Weighting(%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Introduction to global aviation systems and macroeconomics in a global aviation market | 15.00 |
| 2. | Contemporary airline economics | 15.00 |
| 3. | Human resource management, culture and management in aviation organisations | 15.00 |
| 4. | Decision making under uncertainty | 10.00 |
| 5. | Group dynamics and building high performance teams in aviation | 10.00 |
| 6. | Communication, critical thinking, and judgement in aviation operations | 15.00 |
| 7. | Effective leadership, planning and problem solving in aviation | 20.00 |
Text and Materials
ALL textbooks and materials available to be purchased can be sourced from (unless otherwise stated). (https://omnia.usq.edu.au/textbooks/?year=2021&sem=02&subject1=AVN5101)
Please for alternative purchase options from USQ Bookshop. (https://omnia.usq.edu.au/info/contact/)
Reference Materials
Student Workload Expectations
| Activity | Hours |
|---|---|
| Assessments | 60.00 |
| Directed Study | 75.00 |
| Private Study | 30.00 |
Assessment Details
| Description | Marks out of | Wtg (%) | Due Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASSIGNMENT 1 | 20 | 20 | 20 Aug 2021 | |
| PEER COLLABORATION | 20 | 20 | 10 Sep 2021 | |
| ASSIGNMENT 2 | 35 | 35 | 08 Oct 2021 | |
| ONLINE EXAMINATION | 100 | 25 | End S2 | (see note 1) |
Notes
- This will be an online exam. Students will be provided further instruction regarding the exam by their course examiner via StudyDesk. The examination date will be available via UConnect when the Alternate Assessment Schedule has been released.
Important assessment information
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Attendance requirements:
There are no attendance requirements for this course. However, it is the students' responsibility to study all material provided to them or required to be accessed by them to maximise their chance of meeting the objectives of the course and to be informed of course-related activities and administration. -
Requirements for students to complete each assessment item satisfactorily:
To satisfactorily complete an individual assessment item a student must achieve at least 50% of the marks for that item. -
Penalties for late submission of required work:
Students should refer to the Assessment Procedure (point 4.2.4) -
Requirements for student to be awarded a passing grade in the course:
To be assured of receiving a passing grade a student must achieve at least 50% of the total weighted marks available for the course. -
Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
The final grades for students will be assigned on the basis of the aggregate of the weighted marks obtained for each of the summative assessment items in the course. -
Examination information:
An Online Examination is one in which candidates may have access to any printed or written material. -
Examination period when Deferred/Supplementary examinations will be held:
Deferred and Supplementary examinations will be held in accordance with the Assessment Procedure . -
University Student Policies:
Students should read the USQ policies: Definitions, Assessment and Student Academic Misconduct to avoid actions which might contravene University policies and practices. These policies can be found at .
Assessment Notes
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APA is the referencing system required in this course. Students should use APA style in their assignments to format details of the information sources they have cited in their work. The APA style to be used is defined by the USQ Library's referencing guide at .