COURSE CURRICULUM

The taught stage of the MSc Transport Leadership programme at Aston University provides a structured 120-credit curriculum designed to develop advanced leadership, analytical and managerial skills required for modern transport systems. Students begin with Transport Leadership, which focuses on the principles and practices needed to lead complex transport organisations and drive improvements in mobility systems. Future Mobility explores emerging trends and technologies shaping the future of transport, including innovation in mobility services and sustainable transport solutions. Transport System Safety and Performance examines how transport networks can be designed, managed and evaluated to ensure safety, efficiency and reliability across different modes of travel. Environmental Regulations and Impact Assessment provides an understanding of environmental policy frameworks and methods for assessing the environmental impact of transport projects and systems. Engineering Project Management develops skills in planning, executing and controlling transport-related engineering projects, ensuring successful delivery within constraints such as time, cost and quality. The Aston Global Advantage module supports professional development, employability and leadership skills across the programme. Strategic Management and Finance equips students with the ability to make informed strategic and financial decisions within transport organisations, while Human Resource and Change Management focuses on managing people, organisational development and leading change in complex transport environments. Together, these modules create a multidisciplinary foundation that combines leadership, engineering management, sustainability and organisational strategy. Overall, the programme prepares graduates to take on senior roles in transport planning, policy, operations and leadership, enabling them to contribute to the development of safer, more efficient and more sustainable transport systems at national and global levels.