Business & Management (Aviation Segments)
Air Transport Management (Executive) MSc
Cranfield UniversityA flexible executive MSc developing aviation leadership, commercial strategy, finance and management skills for experienced air transport professionals.
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Study Level
Master's Degree
Study Mode
Hybrid
Duration
Up to 3 years part-time
Programme Overview
Cranfield University's Air Transport Management (Executive) MSc is designed for professionals who want to develop advanced air transport management expertise while remaining in employment.
The programme combines air transport core study with leadership, personal development, finance, analysis and strategic management.
Students can select specialist subjects aligned with their individual aviation careers.
Teaching combines concentrated Cranfield-based modules with online learning, reducing the number of required campus visits.
Students complete taught modules, an individual case study and a substantial research project focused on an air transport management issue.
Entry Requirements
Applicants normally require a UK first-class or upper second-class honours degree or equivalent international qualification.
A relevant academic subject is preferred.
Applicants with relevant aviation work experience combined with a degree below the normal academic threshold may be considered individually.
The programme is particularly suitable for professionals already employed in aviation or air transport.
English-Language Requirements
Applicants must satisfy Cranfield University's current postgraduate English-language requirements.
Approved qualifications include IELTS Academic and other Cranfield-recognised tests.
Applicants should verify the exact score required for their intake before applying.
Career Outcomes
Scholarship Information
Cranfield provides a funding finder containing university and external postgraduate funding opportunities. Industry or employer sponsorship may be particularly relevant to executive students. External aviation-sector scholarships and professional development funding may also be available. Funding is not guaranteed as part of admission.