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AVIA 3800 Management of Regional Airlines

Aims

The objective of the course is for students to obtain an appreciation of the regional aviation industry’s main drivers and of its relevance within industry.

Philosophy

The course covers the history and current operations of the regional aviation industry in Australia. It is designed to provide students with knowledge, which can be used to obtain a competitive presence within the aviation industry.
Lectures will cover operations, finance, planning, engineering, scheduling, sales, competition, acquisition etc. from a management perspective and will include all aspects of airline management as related to regional airlines and their developmental and competitive roles.

Lecturer


Location

This course runs for fourteen weeks in SESSION ONE.
Lectures are held in: Mathews D from 0900 - 1100 on Wednesdays.

Assessment

There will be two assignments and a final examination.

Recommended Texts

Written material will be handed out during the lectures and available via 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