COURSE CURRICULUM

The Aviation Management Certificate program at Algoma University is structured over three semesters, offering a comprehensive curriculum designed to equip students with essential industry knowledge and certifications. In the first semester, students take three courses: Aviation Safety Management Systems (SMS), Aviation Quality Assurance (AQA), and Fundamentals of Aviation Law and Regulations, earning SMS and AQA certifications. The second semester expands into four courses covering Airline Management, Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Air Traffic Control and Dispatch Operations—with a Dispatcher Certification—and Airline Finance and Economics. The final semester includes three courses focused on Corporate Aviation Management, Crew Resource Management (CRM certification), and Commercial Drone Operations, which provides a Drone certification. This carefully crafted program integrates practical management skills with specialized industry certifications, allowing students to gain valuable qualifications alongside their academic studies. The combination of aviation safety, law, operations, finance, and emerging technologies such as drone operations prepares graduates for a wide range of roles in the aviation sector. The certificate is ideal for professionals aiming to advance their careers or for newcomers seeking targeted education and certifications in aviation management within a condensed timeframe, making it a practical and efficient pathway into the field.