The course Air Transport Economics & Business will provide participants with sound knowledge and understanding of key economic management and regulatory issues affecting the air transport industry. The course provides a truly unique international experience and engages participants with interactive teaching and evaluation methods. All courses include guest lectures from high-level industry professionals as well as renowned academics in the field of air transport. Through excursions and company visits participants will also get the opportunity to deepen their practical knowledge.

After this course, the participants will be able to:

→  understand the role, business economic functioning and competitive strategies of all actors in the aviation value chain;

→  understand the relationships between the different actors in the aviation value chain;

→  understand the impact of public policy and regulatory issues that shape the air transport industry; →  understand the economic and financial concepts relevant to the air transport industry;

→  understand the commercial pressures faced by airline managers;

→  be able to carry out independent research about a problem or topic affecting the current air transport industry.

This module, through its high-level scientific content, will be assigned 6 ECTS credits upon successful completion of the exam and related assignments.

This program, Air Transport, is designed to support (international) professionals in air transport-related matters with a background in economics or management by addressing the many challenges and rapid changes the industry is facing.

A 4 years Bachelors degree is required, or equivalent through work experience.