StudyQA — Bachelor: Aviation Management — University of Applied Sciences Worms

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The Bachelor's degree course Aviation Management is an educational offer for students who wish to combine a business management degree in English with a course that places a strong emphasis on the knowledge and understanding of the aviation industry. Students will be given a comprehensive basic education in general business management. The main emphasis of the Bachelor's degree course is on aviation business management.

Educational organisation

The degree course is divided into three subject groups (196 CP without thesis and colloquium) according to their content, with the following evaluation scheme:
24% General Management Modules

Introduction to Business Administration and Economics
General Management I-III

43% Tourism, Travel and Aviation Management Modules

Introduction to Tourism, Travel and Aviation Management
Basics of Air Transportation
Aviation Management I-III
Travel Management
Advanced Tourism, Travel and Aviation Management
Management Simulation Game
Elective Seminar Aviation Management

33% Management Skills

Analytical Methods
Business English
(Advanced) Management in Practice I-III

In addition, students have to write a thesis and pass a colloquium (14 CP) in order to graduate. The content of the modules General Management, Travel and Tourism Management or Aviation Management will be linked to these.

The module Management in Practice describes the internships which students have to complete.

This degree course can be studied either as a full-time degree programme or as a cooperative study course in cooperation with a partner from the aviation industry. The content structure for students of the cooperative study course is identical to the one for students of the full-time degree course. Students of the full-time degree course in particular are expected to gain work experience during their studies which will be equivalent in length of time and content specifications to those of students in the cooperative study course.

Study abroad unit(s)

Study abroad units are not a mandatory part of the degree programme, but students can optionally undertake part of their studies abroad.

Internships

Several internships are to be completed during the semester breaks.

Forms of assessment

Written module exams
Seminar paper(s)
Bachelor's thesis (including colloquium)

Course objectives

The main educational aims of the Bachelor's degree course are:

to provide a comprehensive and basic understanding of the field of aviation business management
to introduce the methodology of economics, especially of business management
to prepare students for a practical career or a subsequent ("consecutive") Master's degree programme

The overall aim of the Bachelor of Arts in Aviation Management is to educate students within the field of business management with a strong focus on aviation business management, including work experience placements.

Language requirements

Language test in English with at least level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference or any equivalent level. The language test can be taken at Worms University of Applied Sciences. Proof of language proficiency must be handed in at the end of the first year of studies at the latest.

Academic requirements

Applicants for the degree course Bachelor of Arts in Aviation Management have to meet the following entry requirements in order to be admitted to the study programme:

University entrance qualification or university of applied sciences entrance qualification
First practical experience, either through a qualified business internship with a minimum duration of 12 weeks ("university practical training") in the aviation sector or any related industry, or through a commercial apprenticeship, or through work experience in the aviation industry
Language test in English with at least level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference or any equivalent level. The language test can be taken at Worms University of Applied Sciences. Proof of language proficiency must be handed in at the end of the first year of studies at the latest.

In addition to the entrance requirements, applicants for the cooperative study course must prove that they have entered into a contractual relationship with one of the cooperation partners, which includes an internship: e.g. employment contract, apprenticeship contract, internship contract or trainee contract. Prospective students apply directly to the partner companies.

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Enrolment fees

First semester: initial registration fee of currently 138.30 EUR
Subsequent semesters: semester fee of currently 118.30 EUR per semester

Funding opportunities within the university

Worms University of Applied Sciences takes part in the national scholarship programme "Deutschlandstipendium". Excellent students of all nationalities can apply for the scholarship. Recipients receive 300 EUR per month.