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AVIA 2800 Management of General Aviation Aims The objective of the course is for student to obtain an appreciation of the general aviation industry's main drivers and of its relevance within industry. General aviation, including charter, flying school and aerial work organizations is studied. Philosophy This course covers a broad range of the management decisions faced by general aviation organisations. The course introduces the aviation environment within which managements function and make economic decisions. Revenue issues, including demand analysis, and an organisation’s ability to manage price and predict loads are studied. The key elements of supply and cost are analysed by reference to available data. The final aspect studied is the combination of demand and supply issues. Lecturer Location This course runs for fourteen weeks in SESSION ONE. Lectures are held on Tuesday at 9am-11am at AS G05. Recommended Texts Written material will be handed out during the lectures and available on WebCT Vista. These will be used during the final examination and should be retained. Students should bring note books and writing material to the lectures. Learning Resources The University of New South Wales provides a range of resources to help students develop their skills and to realise their full potential. The Learning Centre, located at the entrance to the Library provides guidance material, which is also available on-line. In particular, students may wish to access the following: Note-Taking Skills The Basics of Essay Writing Answering Assignment Questions Report Writing FAQs The Basics of Studying for Exams Surviving Exams Exam Skills Plagiarism The American Psychological Association (APA) Referencing System |
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