New aviation management degree at Cardiff Met
CARDIFF Metropolitan University is partnering with a US university and an airport to deliver a new aviation management degree.
The BA (Hons) aviation management programme is being delivered alongside Cardiff Airport and Florida-based Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
Students on the full-time threeyear course will study latest aviation management theories, systems and practices to ensure meaningful employment in the industry.
The course, which is currently accepting applications via UCAS, will also provide understanding of all aspects of aviation law, aviation strategic management, aerospace safety, airline management and employment issues relating to the industry.
Cardiff Met students will benefit from a close working relationship with staff at Cardiff Airport.
Work experience modules will enable students to take part in focused work placements in a variety of areas and there will also be opportunities to create bespoke research projects.
Embry-Riddle teaches over 22,000 students online at more than 110 campuses – offering Cardiff Met students the opportunity to engage and collaborate with students across the world.
The degree will have focus on employability, with networking opportunities existing with both Cardiff Airport and Embry-Riddle.
Vice-chancellor of Cardiff Met, Professor Cara Aitchison said: “Cardiff Met delivers a wide range of the highest-quality undergraduate degrees in an environment that offers small class sizes, high levels of class contact and extensive industry contact and support enabling students to achieve their full potential.
“We are delighted to work alongside Cardiff Airport and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University to add the aviation management degree to our extensive portfolio of courses that respond to student demand and employer need and which lead to meaningful graduate employment.”
Chief executive of Cardiff Airport, Spencer Birns said: “We are very excited to be part of this unique programme.
“We firmly believe that investing in future talent is the best way to develop our teams and learn from partnerships with a long-term approach.
“This new degree programme helps to further enhance Wales as a go-to destination for aviation and aerospace studies.
“With the new aviation management degree now available in Cardiff, we look forward to helping many students through the partnership.”