Swinburne University of Technology - Melbourne Australia
Future Students - Courses
Course Description:
The Bachelor of Aviation (Management) provides the necessary preparation for non-flying professional careers in the air transportation industry. Aviation (Management) covers the multi-organisational aspects of commercial aircraft and airport operation. Both within Australia and abroad, it operates in a highly complex environment of deregulation, governmental agreements and commercial pressures.
Course Structure:
Students complete at least 300 credit points, comprised of units of study from the following four groups: 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 - 50 credit points A further 37.5 credit points from the following: - Elective Air Transportation Management & Aviation Technology Studies - Elective Plus Sequences - Alternative elective studies as approved by the Program Panel Careers in the Curriculum (CIC) 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 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. Industry Experience (optional) Domestic students may complete an Industry-Based Learning, a full time paid placement in industry for 6 (HEW050) or 12 months (HEW050 & HEW055) in an area relevant to your studies (0 academic credit points, unit fees apply). Further information: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/spl/ibl/ . Note that this optional IBL program is not available to international students. Electives Plus sequences Electives Plus sequences provide Swinburne degree students with options to broaden their career skills and strengthen their employability by selecting from units of study outside their degree discipline. Students undertaking this course can choose to study Electives Plus sequences of up to three units from one of the following themes: Effective Communication Establishing and Running a Business - pre 2009 Italian Language Practice and Culture - pre 2009 Enterprising Marketing - pre 2009 Multimedia: Web Development Information Orientation and Knowledge Management Undergraduate Research Skills Design: Process and Strategy Electives Plus sequence The Networked Economy Sustainability Electives Plus sequences are available in all Swinburne degree programs subject to timetabling constraints, with the exception of double degree programs, specialist double major degrees, and where entry has been approved with advanced standing. 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:
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 HES1915A Human Performance and Limitations in Aviation HES2910A Human Factors and Performance in Aviation Core Air Transportation Management Studies Group HES2915 Airline Planning & Operations HES2986A Aviation Regulation and Operation HES2990 Airport Planning, Operation and Management HES4981A Aviation Business Strategies and 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 (HET124A) HMS141 Aviation Mathematics Core Project Studies Group HES4961A Aviation Research Project (Part 1) HES4962A Aviation Research Project (Part 2) Elective Aviation Human Factors Studies Group HES4916 Integrated Safety Management Systems Elective Air Transportation Management Studies Group HES2935 Aircraft Maintenance 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 Note: all units of study are 12.5 credit points unless specified otherwise. Recommended Study Sequence Year 1 Semester 1 HES1910 Human Factors & Communication HES1920 Private Pilot Licence (Non-Flying) * Energy and Motion (HET124A) HMS141 Aviation Mathematics Semester 2 HES1915A Human Performance and Limitations in Aviation * HES1935 Internal Combustion and Gas Turbine Engines # HES1945 Aircraft Electrics and Avionics HES2925 Air Transport Pilot Licence 1 * Stage 2 Semester 1 HES2910A Human Factors and Performance in Aviation HES2930 Aircraft Structures # HES2940 Aircraft Aerodynamics and Performance HES2990 Airport Planning, Operation and Management Semester 2 HES2915 Airline Planning & Operations HES2935 Aircraft Maintenance * # HES2986A Aviation Regulation and Operation HES6720 Risk Perception and Analysis HES0000 Careers in the Curriculum (0 credit points, no fees incurred) Instustry Experience Optional Industry-Based Learning Placement (IBL) (Domestic students only.) Stage 3 Semester 1 HES4961A Aviation Research Project (Part 1) HES4981A Aviation Business Strategies and Management HES4990 Aviation Legal Framework HES6132 Managing Modern Distribution # Semester 2 HES2945 Aircraft Design and Operation # HES4916 Integrated Safety Management Systems # HES4962A Aviation Research Project (Part 2) HES4985 Airspace Management and Air Traffic Services # 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. Note: # Elective units of study. Please note that the Faculty will timetable combinations of 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 HES0000 Careers in the Curriculum in their fourth academic semester. Students may undertake it after this point, however priority will be given to students selecting it as scheduled. Domestic students interested in IBL should attend an IBL information session one semester prior to the scheduled entry point. Please note that due to government regulation international students holding a student visa are not able to undertake IBL.
HES1920 Private Pilot Licence (Non-Flying)
HES2925 Air Transport Pilot Licence 1 (Non-Flying)
Core Aviation Human Factors Studies Group
HES1910 Human Factors & Communication
HES1915A Human Performance and Limitations in Aviation
HES2910A Human Factors and Performance in Aviation
Core Air Transportation Management Studies Group
HES2915 Airline Planning & Operations
HES2986A Aviation Regulation and Operation
HES2990 Airport Planning, Operation and Management
HES4981A Aviation Business Strategies and 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 (HET124A)
HMS141 Aviation Mathematics
Core Project Studies Group
Elective Aviation Human Factors Studies Group
HES4916 Integrated Safety Management Systems
Elective Air Transportation Management Studies Group
HES2935 Aircraft Maintenance
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
Industry-Based Learning:
Industry-Based Learning is an optional program in which domestic 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 in Australia is not available to international students.
Industry-Based Learning is an optional program in which domestic 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 in Australia 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) 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
Entry Requirements:
Successful completion of an appropriate Victorian Year 12 or its equivalent, such as an interstate or international Year 12 qualification. 2009 VCE Prerequisites: Units 3 & 4 - a study score of at least 20 in English (any) and Mathematical Methods (either). Selection mode: ENTER and two-stage process with a middle-band of approximately 20%. Middle-band: re-ranking based on study scores in specialist mathematics, physics and psychology. Partially completed tertiary qualifications: preference given to applicants with credit grade average of at least 65% (VTAC calculated GPA of 5) or above with no fails. Advanced Diploma holders: preference given to applicants who have achieved a credit grade average of at least 65% with no fails in the final year. Subject to available places, diploma holders may be considered for selection, with preference given to students who have achieved an average distinction level of 75% or above in the last two semesters of the diploma with no fails in the final year.
ENTER:
2008 Round 1 Clearly-In ENTER: 78.85
Credit Transfer:
Applicants with prior tertiary studies that satisfy part of the academic requirements of the course may be granted 'credit' and/or entry to the course with 'advanced standing'. University policies apply and applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Contact the Faculty of Engineering and Industrial Sciences for further information.
Pathways (articulation):
An advanced credit transfer system, known as the Pathways program, is in place at Swinburne. Through Pathways, students with one or more of a wide range of post-secondary qualifications (both local and international) can gain entry into a course with advanced standing. Certain subject requirements must be met and an acceptable standard of results achieved in order to gain admission and for maximum credit to be granted. For further information refer to 'Swinburne Pathways: Credit Transfer Guide at: 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: www.swin.edu.au/corporate/registrar/ppd/files/stuinf.htm
Course Fees:
Swinburne offers domestic undergraduate students Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens or holders of an Australian permanent resident visa are classified as domestic students. All other students are considered international students. HELP The Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) is a suite of income-contingent loans for Australian citizens and holders of Australian permanent humanitarian visas. HELP consists of: HECS-HELP (previously HECS) – is available to eligible Commonwealth-supported students. It provides students with a loan to cover their student contribution amount. Students are eligible for a 20% discount if they choose to pay all, or at least $500, of their student contribution up front. FEE-HELP (previously PELS) – is available to eligible fee-paying undergraduate and postgraduate students. It provides students with a loan to cover their tuition fees (lifetime maximum $81,600 from 1 January 2008). The FEE-HELP limit is indexed on 1 January each year. OS-HELP – is available to eligible Commonwealth-supported students, who wish to study overseas, with a loan to cover expenses such as accommodation and travel. Note: New Zealand citizens and holders of other Australian permanent resident visas do not have access to HELP loans. These students must pay their student contributions or tuition fees up front without a discount. For further information on your support and study options visit the 'Going to Uni' website at: http://www.goingtouni.gov.au For information about Swinburne's fees visit: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/fees
Scholarships:
For information about scholarships at Swinburne visit: www.swin.edu.au/scholarships
Application Procedure:
Applications must be made through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC). VTAC code: 34421 (CSP), 34423 (IFP For further information, visit the VTAC website at: www.vtac.edu.au Applicants should also view the 'How To Apply' section on the Swinburne Aviation website www.swinburne.edu.au/aviation/howtoapply.htm
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
