Graduate Certificate in Aviation
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
The Graduate Certificate in Aviation (Asia-focus) is a management program by the Embry-Riddle University that focuses on the aviation industry in Asia. It consists of seven core courses and at least one elective course, to be conducted face-to-face in a classroom or using virtual reality, or online synchronous. Airport, airline, air navigation service provider, aircraft management, banking & finance professionals learn to further operate and manage their aviation organization and to apply fundamental concepts to the global airline industry, with a particular emphasis on the Asia-Pacific Region.
Duration: Each course is 3 days or 20 hours. The entire program can be completed in 6-12 months.
Venue: Local or Virtual Classroom
Prerequisites:
Familiarity with IT word-processing and presentation software
Basic knowledge of the aviation industry
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Core Courses & Learning Objectives
All core courses are required for the graduate certificate.
Airport Management
Students will learn the nature of airport components, the relationship between the airport’s stakeholders, how to calculate airport systems, the complex methodology for managing aircraft movements and passengers, and airport facility management. Real cases and exercises on airport planning, design and operations will be applied within the context of Asia and international regulatory bodies.
Air Carrier, Passenger and Cargo Management
Students will learn the broad perspective of passenger and cargo air carrier management within the Asian context. The focus lies in applied case studies of global economic development, alternative strategic approaches to route structure and product design, fleet selection, finance, revenue management, and the role of travel agencies, freight forwarders, global distribution systems and Internet portals.
Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Students will learn basic concepts of supply chain management, including strategy, network, planning and forecasting, and challenges. Case studies on supply chain in aviation in Asia will be used for discussion.
Aviation Applied Finance
This course will provide a solid comprehension of Airlines Financial Analysis, the most practical valuation techniques in the airline industry, all aspects of aircraft leasing and the jet fuel hedging techniques in different market volatility.
Applied Economics in Aviation
This course addresses the nature of air transportation demand and airline supply, the economic foundation for airline pricing and the complex methodology for managing passenger and freight fares, airline costs and methods of control, and fleet management. Economic theory will be applied to current and future predicted challenges in aviation within the context of Asia.
Production and Procurement
Students will learn about operations strategy, product design, process design and analysis, capacity planning, lean production systems, and the procurement process from sourcing to managing suppliers. Case studies on production and procurement in aviation in Asia will be used for discussion.
Strategic Marketing Management
Students should understand elements of marketing, competitive dynamics and pricing strategies, and integration of digital, brand and business strategies within the context of the Asian aviation industry. This course should enable students to create a comprehensive marketing strategy within the context of an overall aviation business strategy
Elective Courses & Learning Objectives
Choose at least one course.
Managing Human Factors
Students should understand basic aviation human factors concepts, key human performance issues relevant to aviation operations and will be able to integrate human factors knowledge into key areas of aviation operations in the local context. This course will also focus on applying operational human factors knowledge to safety investigation activities pertaining to the Asian aviation industry.
Performance Management and Managerial Accounting
Practices in Aviation Participants will be able to analyze airline financial statements, evaluate relevant cash flows, prepare an airline budget and cost analysis, evaluate key performance indicators, and design and apply the Airline Balanced Scorecard.
International Business Administration
Students should understand the four core pillars of international business: marketing, management, accounting, and finance. These key areas will be applied to real-world cases in the aviation industry in order to develop the students’ international business skills. Students will be able to better understand and respond to business development opportunities in the aviation industry through the interplay between the global and local factors that influence management decisions in business.
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