Core Curriculum
Fundamentals of the Air Transport Industry
Everything starts with an understanding of how the aerospace industry works. We explore the diversity of materials, market players and how they affect market organization. On a field trip to Brussels airport, you will see this theory come to life. This not only gives you the right foundation to tackle the rest of the curriculum, but also to tackle the transportation world you'll enter after graduation.
Introduction to Global Supply Chain Management
You're looking forward to a specialized career in aviation, but in doing so, it's important to also master the principles of broader transportation economics and supply chain. With knowledge of different transportation types, logistics economics, policies, profit and loss principles, you will be able to critically evaluate supply chain solutions and management strategies, and understand how movements such as globalization, digitalization and environmental impacts affect the industry.
Technology, Digital Innovation & Sustainability
As a typical growth sector, the world of air transportation is constantly evolving. What technological and innovation trends are already contributing to the sustainability of the sector today? How does an innovation network work and how do airlines, ports, logistics organizations and technology suppliers benefit from it? How do you assess the effectiveness of new digital solutions? You will discover it all.
Air Transport Market Analysis & Forecasting
Time to take action. The research question "What factors create and influence air travel demand?" will be your guide in this course. Based on the resulting data, you will determine the most appropriate model to create a traffic forecast. With this knowledge, you will be able to evaluate your own work and that of other specialists to confidently determine the best solution and results.
Air Transport Economics & Finance
Air transportation is a low-margin industry. Therefore, a good understanding of the economics of airlines, airports, ground handlers and other players is essential to understand and optimize their added value for air transport. Together we will explore financial trends, prospects and differences in regional market developments. With various practical examples and case studies, you will quickly thrive as an expert with extensive practical insights.
Airline Marketing
Marketing is more than the strategy an airline adopts - although the possibilities, the dos and don'ts for strategy building will also be discussed in detail. It also covers passenger and cargo segmentation, changes in market environment and customer behavior (after the pandemic), price and revenue management and the increase in alliances, mergers and joint ventures. More than enough food for thought!
Airline Management and Strategy
Whether you are looking forward to a position in an airline or in the broader industry, these organizations will play an important role in your future career regardless. Therefore, it is important to understand how they operate and interact with airports, air navigation suppliers, ground handlers, etc. We will examine the different business models and strategies, highlight key features and explore new concepts from the world of airlines.
Airport Management and Strategy
Running an airport is a huge operation. As a manager, you are not only responsible for airport strategy and planning, but also for smartly addressing new challenges to your pricing strategies, sustainability, air traffic, marketing - you name it. Discover how you can skillfully lift your airport's performance to the next level.
Airline Revenue Management
After completing this course, you'll be surfing along smoothly with the cash flows going on in your airline. With a thorough understanding of the various operational research models for revenue management and airline pricing behavior, you'll know how to assess the scientific integrity and strategic feasibility of revenue management strategies. In short, a financial acumen to be proud of.
Airline Business Game
In this course, we will bridge the gap between theory and practice. Step into the shoes of a real life aviation manager and develop your own business plan. Play along! In this simulation, we will execute your business plan for the first year and determine your successes with an annual report. This way you get used to the stressful environment that the aviation industry can bring and see how your new knowledge translates to the workplace.
Master Project
Last but not least, there is the Master Project in which you can make full use of all your talents. Assisted by an academic advisor, you and your group will work out a real business case for an existing company - as if you were part of their team. This provides you with a nice crowning achievement for your work over the past year and the chance to impress industry professionals.
Note: This curriculum is subject to change.
