Business Major Aircraft Maintenance Management

Tap into an industry with global demand

As the aviation industry continues to grow globally and technology advancements are made in aircraft structures, systems and management processes, supervisory and management staff with a focused understanding of the aviation industry are becoming highly desirable. The Aircraft Maintenance Management major will help you tap into that demand. 

As part of your studies, you will also undertake courses which cover a range of skills vital for a successful career in management. You will gain a broad knowledge and skills complementing your major and making you highly employable.

Graduate with two qualifications

You will graduate from your degree with two qualifications – a Diploma of Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (Avionics) or a Diploma of Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (Mechanical), and a USQ Bachelor of Business (Aircraft Maintenance Management).

Program structure

Courses to be studiedUnits

Core courses8

plus 1 x 8-unit major8

(already completed Aviation Australia diploma equivalent to 8 units)1 8

Total    24

Course codeCourse name

Core Courses:

ACC1101Accounting for Decision-Making

CIS1000Information Systems Concepts

ECO1000Economics

LAW1101Introduction to Law

MGT1000Organisational Behaviour 

MKT1001Introduction to Marketing

STA2300Data Analysis

  plus one of the following three courses:

FIN1101Introduction to Corporate Finance

MGT2204Business Ethics and Governance

POL1000Government, Business and Society

Aircraft Maintenance Management courses: 

MGT2008Managing Knowledge 

MGT3100Quality and Performance Management 

MKT3002Business Strategy in a Global Environment 

plus five from the following elective courses:

BUS3000Work Integrated Learning 

MGT1001Foundations of Human Resource Management 

MGT2000Workforce Design

MGT2001Management of Workplace Health and Safety 

MGT2006Employment Relations

MGT2060International Business Environment and Operations

MGT2103Business Logistics 

MGT2104Supply Chain Design 

MGT2203Project Management Fundamentals 

Footnotes

1In order to complete the Aircraft Maintenance Management major, you need to have successfully completed a Diploma of Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (Avionics) or a Diploma of Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (Mechanical) with a registered training provider. One of these diplomas replaces the need for a second major. 

Entry requirements

• Year 12 English (4 SA) or equivalent
• Maths A (4 SA) or equivalent is assumed
• Successfully completed a relevant Diploma of Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (Avionics) or a Diploma of Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (Mechanical) with a registered training provider. 

English Language Requirements

Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

OP/Rank

The 2014 OP/Rank for this program is: 16/64

International entry requirements

English Language Requirements

Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

Pre-requisites

Year 12 Senior Certificate or equivalent from a recognised institution. Find your country's level of qualificationand minimum entry requirements for this program.

• A-level Mathematics or equivalent is assumed
• Successfully completed a relevant Diploma of Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (Avionics) or a Diploma of Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (Mechanical) with a registered training provider. 

You may be able to apply for scholarships to help with your study costs.