Entrance Year Sept 2024
Programme Code 44493-SYA
Mode of Study Full-time
Normal Duration
2 years
Programme Intake 40
Fund Type Government-Funded
Credits Required for Graduation
60-75 (plus 3 training credits) The exact credits required for each AD/HD holder will depend on the approved credits of transfer.
Programme Leaders
Programme Leader Prof. Achim Czerny Deputy Programme Leader Dr Sarah Wan BBA, MPhil, PhD
Remarks
The curriculum of this programme, including the credit requirements, is subject to review.
The number of credits to be transferred/exempted will depend on the entry qualifications of individual AD/HD admittees.
All students must complete a short work placement during their studies, either in summer or during semester time. The department provides assistance in finding suitable placements.
Aims and Characteristics
Programme Aims
This programme equips students with
A well-rounded business education with specialisation in aviation management and logistics
An in-depth understanding of how airports, airlines, aircraft leasing companies, government agencies, regulators, and other groups of professionals, such as financial services firms and consultants, contribute to the functioning of aviation markets; and
The necessary background required to become an integral part of the aviation industry.
Characteristics
Strong emphasis on interactive and student-centred learning with case studies and simulation exercises
Visits to companies and organizations where practitioners share their extensive experience and professional knowledge
Hands-on experience before graduation, through Work-Integrated Education (WIE) where every student is required to complete 100 hours (3 training credits) of work in a firm related to the air transport sector. Department of Logistics and Maritime Studies students take up summer placements with Hong Kong, Mainland China or overseas firms or part-time employment during a semester or other WIE opportunities.
All students within the Faculty of Business are encouraged to participate in a range of extracurricular activities, such as leadership training camps, peer tutoring, mentorship.
If students wish, and subject to availability, they can spend a semester studying at another university overseas or in the Mainland China, and have the credits counted towards their PolyU degree.
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