COURSE CURRICULUM

The MSc in Airport Planning and Management comprises a comprehensive set of compulsory and elective modules that collectively offer an in-depth understanding of the airport industry. Core modules include Airport Design, which equips students with skills in sustainable and adaptable airport infrastructure planning, factoring in industry requirements and emerging aircraft technologies such as electric and hydrogen propulsion. The Airport Operations module provides insights into airport management systems, safety, security, and customer service. In Airport Strategic Planning, students learn about airport master planning, site selection, stakeholder relations, and the impact of airline behavior and sustainability on strategic decisions. Airport Finance and Business Management develops skills in assessing financial performance, understanding economic principles, and analyzing commercial processes such as aeronautical charges and ground handling. Geopolitics and International Aviation Law examines how international legal frameworks, geopolitical influences, and competition laws shape the global aviation industry. The Air Transport Environmental Planning module explores sustainable aviation practices including decarbonization, alternative fuels, emissions calculations, and environmental impact mitigation. Air Transport Market Analysis and Forecasting teaches demand forecasting techniques and market trend analysis essential for planning and operational decisions. Students also select two electives from a range that includes Air Transport Marketing, Airline Strategic Management, Aviation Safety Management, Digital Aviation Management, and Regional Aviation. These optional modules provide specialized knowledge in areas such as airline branding and loyalty, strategic airline planning, aviation safety protocols, digital transformation in aviation operations, and the distinct challenges and opportunities in regional air transport. Altogether, this MSc program prepares graduates for roles in airport operations, planning, business development, consultancy, environmental strategy, and digital innovation across the aviation sector, fostering the expertise needed to meet the evolving demands of sustainable and competitive global air transport systems.