Swinburne University of Technology - Melbourne Australia
Future Students - Courses
Discontinued: This course has no new intake. This information is provided for continuing students
Course Description:
This program has been replaced by the Bachelor of Aviation (Management)/Bachelor of Commerce. Current students, please refer to your program planner and Unit Search. Program planners are available on the Faculty web site under Information for Current Students. The aim of this double degree course is to provide an alternative non-flying degree to the Bachelor of Aviation course and to prepare students for professional careers in the air transportation industry. The additional business studies aim to expand the range of employment opportunities into management areas.
Course Structure:
Students complete at least 400 credit points, comprising units of study from the following groups: Aviation (Management) Component Core Aviation/Aviation Human Factors/Air Transportation Management & Aviation Technology Studies - 187.5 credit points Core Project Studies - 25 credit points Elective Aviation/Aviation Human Factors/Air Transportation Management & Aviation Technology Studies - 25 credit points Business Component core Business units - 50 credit points Business Management major sequence of study (special sequence approved for Aviation and Aviation (Management) students) - 62.5 credit points Business minor sequence of study - 50 credit points Note: some Aviation (Management) units are also counted towards the business component. See the business units planner for details students also undertake HES0000 Careers in the Curriculum (zero credit points) students may choose to undertake Industry-Based Learning (zero credit points). IBL is paid, supervised employment relevant to program. Students must meet all IBL registration and entry requirements. The optional year of Industry-Based Learning is not available to international students Careers in the Curriculum In addition to the above, students must complete a compulsory unit of study HES0000 Careers in the Curriculum to be awarded the degree. Careers in the Curriculum (CIC) is an innovative unit designed to assist Swinburne students to enhance their employability and career prospects. It is usually undertaken in the second year of your course and is compulsory for all undergraduate students who commence their course from 2007 onwards. Students studying CIC will not incur a HECS or fee debt for the unit as the cost will be met by the university as part of an initiative to enhance students' career skills. Final Year Experience - Major Projects As part of the Swinburne Model for Professional Learning, all incoming undergraduates from 2007 will undertake 25 credit points of professionally focused final year major projects within their programs of study. Entry with advanced standing may require alternate study sequences to be undertaken.
Units of Study:
Aviation Unit Groups Core Aviation Studies Group HES1920 Private Pilot Licence (Non-Flying) HES2925 Air Transport Pilot Licence 1 (Non-Flying) Core Aviation Human Factors Studies Group HES1910 Human Factors & Communication HES1915 Occupational Health and Safety HES2910 Human Factors and Performance Core Air Transportation Management Studies Group HES2915 Airline Planning & Operations HES2986 Aviation Regulation Environment and Operation HES2990 Airport Planning, Operation and Management HES4981 Aviation Business Management HES4990 Aviation Legal Framework HES6720 Risk Perception and Analysis Core Aviation Technology Studies Group HES1945 Aircraft Electrics and Avionics HES2940 Aircraft Aerodynamics and Performance Energy and Motion for Aviation(HET124A) HMS141 Aviation Mathematics Core Project Studies Group HES4961 Aviation Research Project HES4962 Advanced Aviation Research Project Elective Aviation Human Factors Studies Group HES4916 Integrated Safety Management Systems Elective Air Transportation Management Studies Group HES4985 Airspace Management and Air Traffic Services HES4965 Aviation Study Tour HES4985 Airspace Management and Air Traffic Services HES6132 Managing Modern Distribution HBSG200 New Venture Development and Management Elective Aviation Technology Studies Group HES1935 Internal Combustion and Gas Turbine Engines HES2930 Aircraft Structures HES2945 Aircraft Design and Operation Business Units Four core business subjects Major course of study in management Minor course of study The following business-specific minors are available: Accounting Co-Major - pre 2009 Asian Business Business Law - pre 2009 eBusiness Economics Minor - pre 2009 European Business Human Resource Management / Organisation Behaviour - pre 2009 Information Systems - pre 2009 International Business - pre 2009 Manufacturing Management Marketing Co-Major - pre 2009 Recommended Study Sequence Stage 1 Semester 1 HES1910 Human Factors & Communication HES1920 Private Pilot Licence * HET124A Energy & Motion HMS141 Aviation Mathematics Semester 2 HES1915 Occupational Health and Safety * HES1945 Aircraft Electrics and Avionics HES2925 Air Transport Pilot Licence 1 * Business Unit Stage 2 Semester 1 HES2910 Human Factors and Performance HES2940 Aircraft Aerodynamics and Performance HES2990 Airport Planning, Operation and Management Business Unit Semester 2 HES0000 Careers in the Curriculum HES2915 Airline Planning & Operations HES2986 Aviation Regulation Environment and Operation HES6720 Risk Perception and Analysis One of: HES2935 Aircraft Maintenance * # HES4985 Airspace Management and Air Traffic Services # Stage 3 - Optional Industry-Based Learning (IBL) Semester 1 HEW050 Industry-Based Learning (Placement 1) Optional Semester 2 HEW055 Industry-Based Learning (Placement 2) Optional This optional Industry-Based Learning program is not available to international students. Stage 4 Semester 1 HES4981 Aviation Business Management HES4990 Aviation Legal Framework Business Unit Business Unit Semester 2 Business Unit Business Unit Business Unit One of: HES2945 Aircraft Design and Operation # HES4916 Integrated Safety Management Systems # Stage 5 Semester 1 HES4961 Aviation Research Project Business Unit Business Unit Business Unit Semester 2 HES4962 Advanced Aviation Research Project Business Unit Business Unit Business Unit Note: Students are recommended to follow the above sequence, however, you can choose to vary your program by taking alternative electives according to the program structure rules. The faculty will timetable combinations of Aviation Management units according to the recommended sequence. * These units of study will be either fully or partly delivered by General Flying Services, Moorabbin Airport. Students should undertake Careers in the Curriculum (HES0000) in their fourth academic semester. Students may undertake it after this point, however, priority will be given to students selecting it as scheduled. For business requirements see the program structure rules and the business units planner template. Students interested in IBL should attend an IBL information session one semester prior to scheduled entry point. # These units of study are electives. Please note that international students are not eligible to undertake IBL and are required to study full-time.
Industry-Based Learning:
Industry-Based Learning is an optional program in which students are placed in paid, supervised employment relevant to their studies as part of their degree. Industry-Based Learning gives students practical experience to add to their academic studies, and is a proven advantage in the graduate job market. All Industry-Based Learning placements are subject to availability of places. For further information visit: www.swinburne.edu.au/spl/ibl Please note that the optional year of Industry-Based Learning is not available to international students.
Industry-Based Learning is an optional program in which students are placed in paid, supervised employment relevant to their studies as part of their degree. Industry-Based Learning gives students practical experience to add to their academic studies, and is a proven advantage in the graduate job market. All Industry-Based Learning placements are subject to availability of places. For further information visit: www.swinburne.edu.au/spl/ibl
Please note that the optional year of Industry-Based Learning is not available to international students.
Education Abroad:
Swinburne offers International Exchange Programs as well as other Education Abroad Programs to help internationalise your degree. International Exchange is an academic program allowing you to study at a Swinburne Partner Institution for one or two semesters during your degree. Swinburne's Partner Institutions offer many relevant subjects as well as a secure base to explore a different culture. Your studies whilst on exchange can be credited towards your Swinburne degree, provided they are relevant and approved by Swinburne. For further information visit the Swinburne Abroad website.
Career Opportunities:
The Aviation (Management)/Bachelor of Business course prepares students for professional careers in the following areas: airline management airline flight operations airline ground operations airport management airport operations airport planning aviation consultancy firms aviation charter firms air services aviation regulatory and safety services aviation safety authorities business-related position within the aviation industry
Professional recognition:
The combined degree fulfills the educational requirements for associate membership of the Institute of Corporate Managers, Secretaries and Administrators; affiliate membership of the Australian Institute of Banking and Finance; initial membership requirements for the Australian Institute of Management.
Credit Transfer:
Applicants with prior tertiary studies that satisfy part of the academic requirements of this course may be granted ‘credit’ and/or entry into the course with ‘advanced standing’. University policies apply and applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. For further information refer to ‘Swinburne Pathways: Credit Transfer Guide’ at: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/corporate/marketing/pathways//
Recognition of Prior Learning:
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process where a student may be granted credit or partial credit towards a qualification in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Further details for students considering higher education courses: http://www.swin.edu.au/corporate/registrar/ppd/files/stuinf.htm
Scholarships:
For information about scholarships at Swinburne visit: www.swin.edu.au/scholarships
Further information:
Submit an Online Enquiry Tel: 1300 ASK SWIN (1300 275 794) Email: study@swinburne.edu.au Faculty of Engineering and Industrial Sciences website
