Aviation Management

About this programme

This course will undergo a periodic review in 2026/27 to ensure the course content is and remains current. Should any changes to course content be made as a result of the review, all applicants will be informed once changes are confirmed. Start your journey to becoming a high-flying specialist manager in the global aviation industry with one of the world’s only Aviation Management degrees approved by The Royal Aeronautical Society . Delivered in partnership with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and Cardiff Airport , our dedicated aviation qualification introduces you to everything from aviation law and strategic management to airport operations and the human side of aviation. Your learning will take place at Cardiff School of Management, Cardiff Airport and online with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Designed to give you world-class training, combining the latest aviation management theories with hands-on experience, you’ll graduate as a skilled and innovative aviation management specialist, fully prepared to meet the industry’s current and future needs. With a strong focus on real-world skills, you’ll benefit from our close relationship with Cardiff Airport, gaining direct exposure to airport business and operations throughout your studies. Whether you’re on-site or learning from experienced industry professionals through guest lectures and airport visits, every aspect of this degree is crafted to help you land your dream job in aviation. This degree can be studied as a three-year full-time degree or a four-year degree that includes a year of foundational s