Bachelor of Science (Hons) Aviation Management 航空管理 ( 榮譽 ) 理學士 Full-time Year 2018 12th Intake Programme Code: 183-19420 Suitable for Sub-degree Holders Bachelor of Science (Hons) Aviation Management www.cityu.edu.hk/ce/bscam QF Level : 5 QR Registration No: 17/000869/L5 Validity Period: 1 Sep 2017 to 31 Aug 2020 This is an exempted programme under the Non-local Higher and Professional Education (Regulation) Ordinance (ref. number:451731). It is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognize any qualification to which this programme may lead.
Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Aviation Management (Full-time) 2 Coventry University in the United Kingdom, through the School of Continuing and Professional Education (SCOPE) at the City University of Hong Kong (CityU) offers a one-year, full-time programme leading to the BSc (Hons) in Aviation Management. There were over 100 full-time and part-time students studying on this programme in 2015-16. Over 210 graduates successfully completed the whole programme in the previous 2 years. Coventry University The history of Coventry University can be traced back over 170 years. The academic structure of the University comprises four faculties: Faculty of Engineering Environment and Computing; Faculty of Business and Law; Faculty of Health and Life Sciences; and Faculty of Arts and Humanities. Currently around 24,000 students are studying at Coventry University. There are about 200 academic staff and 150 support staff in Faculty of Engineering, Environment and Computing. The Faculty offers a broad range of programmes within the field of Engineering and Computing, including Foundation, BSc, BEng, MSc and MBA, as well as a range of research programmes. The programmes are highly regarded by many companies for their practicality and are based on a sound theoretical foundation to help students achieve their maximum potential. Recent Achievements: Ranked 12th in the UK in the Guardian University Guide 2018 Modern University of the Year for three consecutive years; 2014, 2015 and 2016 (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2016) A Record of Excellence QAA audit team believes that Coventry has in place processes and procedures which enable it to manage its portfolio of collaborative provision effectively and assure the quality of the delivery of its collaborative programmes. The close links established between staff and students serve to develop and foster an enhanced intercultural understanding, engendering confidence in the quality of the provision in the process. The findings of the audit supports a conclusion of confidence in Coventry s stewardship of academic standards and in its oversight of the quality of the students experience on its overseas collaborative provision. Coventry University holds the title of Top New University in the Complete University Guide 2018 and is continually evolving to give students the best opportunities and experiences during their studies. The institution is committed to preparing students for a successful career. An impressive 97% of graduates gain employment or continue in further study within 6 months of graduating. Programme Aims and Objectives The aims of the programme are: To provide students with the knowledge and skills required to deal with management problems in aviation-related industries through exploring the inter-dependence between air transport and logistics operations; To give particular emphasis to the use of analytical techniques in tackling current and future issues in the industry from an international perspective; To enhance students lifelong learning skills for personal development and contribution to the society at large. Career Prospects Knowledge from Aviation Management is applicable in a wide range of job positions and industries. Career options range from airline marketing, business analyst for airports and airlines, management planning for airlines, logistics and supplier industry as well as related jobs. A typical route for some graduates is to start their careers as ground handling officers. Graduation Ceremony 2017 of BSc (Hons) Aviation Management
Student Support from CityU Teaching will be delivered mainly by CityU full-time academic staff and experienced industry practitioners with input to teaching from Coventry University. The programme will be held at SCOPE Kowloon Tong Learning Centre and SCOPE Tsim Sha Tsui East Learning Centre. Students will be provided with access to CityU s Library (including electronic resources) and Computing Services Centre located on campus. Students can also utilize the Resources Centre managed by CityU SCOPE at its Learning Centres. Programme Structure* The programme structure consists of core modules. In order to further benefit the students, two Add-vantage modules focusing on key transferrable skills of English and communication are designed to improve students employability. To fulfill the learning outcomes of the programme, tailor-made module combination will be provided for students graduated from aviation/airport operations and from logistics disciplines. Curriculum CODE MODULES TITLE Credit 293DEL Higher Intermediate English: Academic Essay Writing 10 205EKM Aircraft Maintenance Management 10 207KM Transport and Logistics Management 20 298EKM Aviation Safety, Security and Emergency Planning 20 301CES Effective Communication Skills 3 10 307AAE Individual Project Preparation 10 308AAE Individual Project Realisation 20 351EM Project Management 20 392EKM Aviation Strategy and Planning 20 395AAE Human Factors in Aviation 20 396EM Airline Operations and Scheduling 20 CEF reimbursable course * The curriculum is under review. Module details, module combination and teaching sequence are subject to revision by Coventry University. Credit-exemption (30 credits) will be granted specifically to graduates of Community College of City University AD in Airport Operations and Aviation Logistics. Credit-exemption (20 credits) will be granted specifically to graduates of HKU SPACE HD in Aviation Studies. 3
Students Profiles Students in recent cohort come from diverse backgrounds. AOAL 40% HD/AD with Aviation Background 21% Others 15% VTC IVE 9% HKU SPACE 33% Others 6% HD AvStds 33% CityU CCCU 43% 2017 cohort - By Academic Qualification 2017 cohort - By Institution Curriculum Outline 293DEL Higher Intermediate English: Academic Essay Writing This module encourages students to use the structures of language with ease and fluency and to develop these language skills to a point where they can function quite effectively and without significant problems in academic and professional contexts. Students will be exposed to different types of essay and the language necessary to succeed in writing them. They will further develop their ability to recognise the different types of academic essay and the features of language typically used within these structures. Students will also be encouraged to extend their awareness of style and register, allowing them to further explore the difference between language use and meaning in context. 205EKM Aircraft Maintenance Management This module aims to enhance students theoretical and practical experience of the aircraft maintenance management by introducing the basic theories of aircraft maintenance engineering and maintenance program management, Students understand the current trends in Aviation MRO industry. Students will also be made aware of the human factors element within the maintenance engineering. 207KM Transport and Logistics Management The module will enable students to develop an understanding of the fundamental principles and concepts of transportation, supply chain management (SCM) and logistics management. They will learn the objectives of efficient transportation, SCM including achieving high productivity, high quality and seamless transfer of information, products and services between each stage of the supply chain and ultimately to the satisfaction of the customer. 298EKM Aviation Safety, Security and Emergency Planning The module explores current approaches through applicable regulations to aviation safety and security, Safety Management Systems (SMS), human factors and the use of technology to safety and security issues applicable to aircraft, airports, flights and airline operations. It further considers essential procedures for coping with air and ground emergencies and includes an Emergency Response Planning workshop. 4
301CES Effective Communication Skills 3 This module offers students the opportunity to gain knowledge, understanding and practice of a variety of effective communications skills and techniques. Students will learn how to develop and hone their personal communication skills to enhance their own performance and the performance of others. Students will have the opportunity to practise these skills in a safe, informal learning environment. 307AAE Individual Project Preparation The aim of this module is to provide preparation for a student to undertake a substantial project which will exercise in-depth technical, problem-solving, creative and other skills required of a professional practitioner including working to appropriate ethical codes of practice. 308AAE Individual Project Realisation This module will enable students to undertake a substantial project which will exercise in-depth technical, problemsolving, creative and other skills required of a professional practitioner including working to appropriate ethical codes of practice. 351EM Project Management This module introduces learners to project management and equips them with skills, both human and technical, that will enable them to lead and work on a variety of projects. The importance of de facto project management scheduling skills, quality and estimating standards is emphasised, however, learners are encouraged from the outset to see the role of the project manager within the broader perspective of strategic business management, understanding where projects come from and why they are selected. The module also covers the use of Project Management software for creating, analysing, and monitoring projects. 392EKM Aviation Strategy and Planning The module explores the application of business strategy principles and practice in the aviation industry with specific reference to current developments in the ownership and operation of international and national airline and airport businesses. 395AAE Human Factors in Aviation This module aims to develop a broad understanding of the area of Human Factors and the application of the concepts within the aviation industry. This is achieved through the study of the human systems integration approach, fundamentals of applied psychology and human factors, organisational/non-technical skills, decision making and human error, human factors engineering, performance shaping factors, and an introduction to introductory human factors methods. 396EM Airline Operations and Scheduling This module aims to enable students to understand, analyze and improve airline operations and planning related to the airline dynamic environment. It adopts a practical approach to outline the functions, processes and relationships of airline operations. The various factors that affect the operations and management of international and regional airlines have been analysed. It introduces both simulation and analytical techniques and/or methods relevant for optimising airline network flow and scheduling, route structure and planning, fleet planning and assignment, crew scheduling, maintenance scheduling, gate assignment and aircraft load planning. 5
Programme Delivery The programme will normally span over 3 trimesters (for students who need to take 150 to 180 credits). Each trimester follows a regular structure of 12 weeks. Lecturers from Coventry University play an important role in preparing the students for the Honours Degree Project. They work alongside academic staff from CityU so as to ensure the students best chance of success. Assessment The assessment of students is by means of coursework and examinations. The weighting of these two components varies among modules. Exemptions i. Graduates of Community College of City University AD in Airport Operations and Aviation Logistics (AOAL) will be granted exemption from 207KM Transport and Logistics Management (20 credits) and 293DEL Higher Intermediate English: Academic Essay Writing (10 credits). ii. Graduates of HKUSPACE HD in Aviation Studies (HDAS) will be granted exemption from 298EKM Aviation Safety, Security and Emergency Planning (20 credits). Admission Requirements Each applicant must hold one of the following qualifications to be considered for admission: a) Associate Degree, Higher Diploma or equivalent qualification in aviation discipline; OR b) Associate Degree, Higher Diploma or equivalent qualification in logistics-related discipline with coverage in airport operations, air transportation, and business; OR c) Associate Degree, Higher Diploma or equivalent qualification in other disciplines PLUS at least three years of relevant work experience in aviation or logistics industry; OR d) Either one of the following professional licenses: i. Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (LAME) License (HKAR-66 or equivalent), ii. Commercial Pilot License (CPL)/Air Transport Pilot License (ATPL) issued by an ICAO Contracting State PLUS at least two years of aviation work experience. e) Students who do not possess the above qualifications but have a leadership role in aviation or logistics related disciplines will be considered on a case-bycase basis. Applicants, whose first language is not English or whose previous qualifications were not taught and assessed in English must provide evidence of proficiency in English Language by achieving at least IELTS 6.5 or an equivalent qualification. Remark: Bridging module(s) may be required subject to individual applicant s qualifications Familiarization Visit to Macau International Airport 6 Students visiting the new Headquarters of Civil Aviation Department Students being briefed at the Airport Emergency Centre
Fees Application Fee: HK$160 (non-refundable, to be paid on application) Tuition Fee: HKD 6,100 per 10 credits Total : HKD 91,500 (for 150 credits), payable in 3 instalments 1st instalment - HKD 30,500 (to be paid within two weeks of notice of admission) 2nd instalment - HKD 24,400 (to be paid in Dec 2018) Final instalment - HKD 36,600 (to be paid in Apr 2019) Total : HKD 97,600 (for 160 credits), payable in 3 instalments 1st instalment - HKD 24,400 (to be paid within two weeks of notice of admission) 2nd instalment - HKD 36,600 (to be paid in Dec 2018) Final instalment - HKD HK$36,600 (to be paid in Apr 2019) Total : HKD 109,800 (for 180 credits), payable in 3 instalments 1st instalment - HKD 36,600 (to be paid within two weeks of notice of admission) 2nd instalment - HKD 36,600 (to be paid in Dec 2018) Final instalment - HKD 36,600 (to be paid in Apr 2019) Addiditonal fee will be charged in the case of retaking module(s). Programme Leader (Hong Kong) HKCAAVQ Accreditation Orientation This programme is: accredited by the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications (HKCAAVQ) to reach HKQF Level 5; equivalent to the standing of bachelor s degrees offered by local universities in Hong Kong; and recognised by the Hong Kong Government for employment purposes within the Civil Service. Mr. Vector Wong BA MScTech Chartered MCIPD CMILT MRAeS Academic Coordinator, City University of Hong Kong Students participating in an exercise for HKIA s disruption preparedness Students being briefed on the operation of the Air Traffic Control Centre 7
Programme Commencement September 2018 Application 1. Application should be submitted online via www.scope. edu/eapplication. 2. Application form can also be obtained upon request from the reception counter of CityU SCOPE. 3. Applications are processed on a rolling basis, early application is encouraged. 4. Applicants will be selected on the basis of academic merits and relevant work experience. All applicants will be informed of the application results. Please contact CityU SCOPE if you do not receive our decision by late August 2018. Online Enquiries of Application Status An acknowledgement of your application will be sent to you via email. Enquiries about your application status can be made at our website: www.cityu.edu.hk/ce/enrol/que 7 working days after submission of your application. Financial Assistance Education Loan Successful applicants are eligible to apply for the Nonmeans Tested Loan Scheme (NLS) administered by the Student Financial Assistance Agency (SFAA) of the HKSAR government. The maximum fnancial assistance under the NLS is equivalent to the total tuition fees payable of the programme. For more details and enquiries, please visit SFAA s website: www.wfsfaa.gov.hk/sfo or call 2150 6222. Financial Assistance Scheme for Post-secondary Students (FASP) and Non-means-tested Loan Scheme for Post-secondary Students (NLSPS) The Coventry AM programme is one of the eligible fulltime courses under FASP and NLSPS administrated by the Student Financial Assistance Agency (SFAA). Details about eligibility requirements can be found from the government s website: www.wfsfaa.gov.hk/sfo or call the 24-hour enquiry hotline 2802 2345. Continuing Education Fund (CEF)* 351EM Project Management has been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Government s Continuing Education Fund (CEF). For details, please visit the government s website: www.wfsfaa.gov.hk/cef. * Eligible students can apply for either FASP or CEF. Application must be made before commencement of the programme. Enquiries A tour to the Integrated Airport Centre and the Airport Emergency Centre School of Continuing and Professional Education Location: 2410, 2/F, Li Dak Sum Yip Yio Chin Academic Building (LI), City University of Hong Kong Tel: 3442 8505 (Academic Issues) 3442 5803 / 3442 7423 (Administration and Admission) Students showing interest on the operation of an air cargo terminal Fax: 3104 0514 Email: st@scope.edu Website: www.cityu.edu.hk/ce/bscam SCOPE/1/17/11/4940 8