Bachelor of Business Administration with Honours in Aviation Services Management
PROGRAMME CODE
BBAHASMJS
ENTRY
SENIOR YEAR ENTRY
STUDY DURATION
2-YEAR
MODE OF STUDY
FULL TIME,
FACE-TO-FACE
The programme prepares students for a career in the aviation industry, providing them with the theoretical knowledge, professional skillset and work experience necessary to take up management roles in the aviation services industry of Hong Kong. The programme offers two concentrations: Management and Operations Concentration to provide students with a broad overview of management and operations of the aviation industry and Cadet Pilot Concentration to equip students with the necessary theoretical knowledge, professional skills, and experience to become cadet pilots and acquire a Commercial Pilot License (CPL).
The programme is offered in collaboration with Hong Kong International Aviation Academy (HKIAA). During the final year of study of this programme, students will attend classes and gain on-site experiences at the HKIAA campus at the Hong Kong International Airport, and will have the opportunity to join internship arranged by HKIAA. Students opting for Cadet Pilot Concentration will be offered Theoretical Knowledge Instruction (TKI), simulation and on-site activities at HKIAA campus. Flying Training will be arranged for students by HKIAA in California, the United States. For details regarding the Cadet Pilot Concentration, please refer to the “Important Notes about Cadet Pilot Concentration” section below.
Applicants of Senior Year Entry to the programme must satisfy the following entry requirement:
An Associate Degree / Higher Diploma (or its equivalent) in a business or aviation management related discipline from a tertiary institution recognised by the University;
OR
An Associate Degree / Higher Diploma (or its equivalent) in a non-business or non-aviation management related area from a tertiary institution recognised by the University upon completion of a bridging programme offered by HKMU.
Applicants are required to fulfill the English language requirements of the University and may be required to attend an admission interview and/or written test.
Students pursuing this programme are required to successfully complete at least 63 credit-units of which at least 24 credit-units should be taken at 3000-level and another 24 credit-units at 4000-level.
In order to prepare students for the challenges in the international business environment, the Global Immersion Programme is incorporated in the study programme to provide students with opportunities to study and travel abroad, gain exposure to the language of global business, engage with international issues and eventually become empowered global citizens. This programme is compulsory.
Course Code | Course Title | No. of Credit-units |
|---|---|---|
BUS 3068BEF | Business Issues and Ethics | 3 |
BUS 4028BEF | Investigating Entrepreneurial Opportunities | 6 |
BUS 4088BEF | Business Sustainability: Theory and Practice | 3 |
MGT 4098BEF | Business Strategy | 3 |
Course Code | Course Title | No. of Credit-units |
|---|---|---|
ASM 3018BEF | Aviation Ecosystem | 3 |
ASM 4038BEF | Aviation Cargo Operations and Management | 3 |
ASM 4068BEF | Ground Handling Operations and Management | 3 |
Course Code | Course Title | No. of Credit-units |
|---|---|---|
ASM 3048BEF | Aviation Safety and Security | 3 |
ASM 4028BEF | Passenger Handling Operations and Management | 3 |
ASM 4078BEF | Smart Airport Management | 3 |
SCM 3071BEF | Logistics Management | 3 |
No. of Credit-units | ||
|---|---|---|
Experiential Learning Course | 18 | |
Concentration Elective Courses | ||
Course Code | Course Title | No. of Credit-units |
|---|---|---|
UNI 1002ABW | University Core Values | 2 |
UNI 1012ABW | Social Responsibilities | 1 |
UNI 2002BEW | Effective Communication and Teamwork | 3 |
UNI 3002BEW | Entrepreneurial Mindset and Leadership for Sustainability | 3 |
Course Code | Course Title | No. of Credit-units |
|---|---|---|
GIP 300BEF | Global Immersion Programme (Undergraduate Year 3) | 0 |
GIP 400BEF | Global Immersion Programme (Undergraduate Year 4) | 0 |
Students pursuing this programme are required to successfully complete at least 66 credit-units of which at least 24 credit-units should be taken at 3000-level and another 24 credit-units at 4000-level.
In order to prepare students for the challenges in the international business environment, the Global Immersion Programme is incorporated in the study programme to provide students with opportunities to study and travel abroad, gain exposure to the language of global business, engage with international issues and eventually become empowered global citizens. This programme is compulsory.
Course Code | Course Title | No. of Credit-units |
|---|---|---|
BUS 3068BEF | Business Issues and Ethics | 3 |
BUS 4028BEF | Investigating Entrepreneurial Opportunities | 6 |
BUS 4088BEF | Business Sustainability: Theory and Practice | 3 |
MGT 4098BEF | Business Strategy | 3 |
Course Code | Course Title | No. of Credit-units |
|---|---|---|
ASM 3018BEF | Aviation Ecosystem | 3 |
ASM 4038BEF | Aviation Cargo Operations and Management | 3 |
ASM 4068BEF | Ground Handling Operations and Management | 3 |
Course Code | Course Title | No. of Credit-units |
|---|---|---|
ASM 3057BEF | Integrated Studies for Cadet Pilot (I) | 9 |
ASM 4057BEF | Integrated Studies for Cadet Pilot (II) | 9 |
Course Code | Course Title | No. of Credit-units |
|---|---|---|
ASM 3088BEF | Internship in Aviation | 15 |
Course Code | Course Title | No. of Credit-units |
|---|---|---|
UNI 1002ABW | University Core Values | 2 |
UNI 1012ABW | Social Responsibilities | 1 |
UNI 2002BEW | Effective Communication and Teamwork | 3 |
UNI 3002BEW | Entrepreneurial Mindset and Leadership for Sustainability | 3 |
Course Code | Course Title | No. of Credit-units |
|---|---|---|
GIP 300BEF | Global Immersion Programme (Undergraduate Year 3) | 0 |
GIP 400BEF | Global Immersion Programme (Undergraduate Year 4) | 0 |
# Students may be required to complete a bridging programme which consists of selected 1000- and/or 2000- level course(s) and/or a summer bridging course.
Upon successful entry into this programme, students will be asked to declare their choice of concentration between Management and Operations Concentration and Cadet Pilot Concentration. Students who select the Cadet Pilot Concentration have to fulfil the below minimum criteria and complete HKIAA's selection process.
To be eligible to enrol in the Cadet Pilot Concentration, students must fulfil the above criteria and/or assessments by the second term of their Year 3 study. The University and HKIAA will provide briefing sessions and guidance along the way to navigate students through the selection process. For students' benefit, the University will only enrol them into courses under the Cadet Pilot Concentration after they have completed and passed HKIAA's selection process.
Students who are interested in enrolling in the Cadet Pilot Concentration should note that they will have to pay the below additional fees to HKIAA at their own expense. These fees will be charged to student independently from their tuition fee payable to the University for the degree programme.
For details on the Cadet Pilot Programme of HKIAA, please visit their website.
Being able to work effectively with foreigners and foreign organisations has become a very important contributor to career success in the internationalised economy. The Undergraduate Global Immersion Programme (UG-GIP) is designed to support B&A students in developing their potential in the internationalised environment. UG-GIP aims to instill in students a deeper understanding of a foreign culture and its society and environment, and expose students to a broader overview and understanding of international business.
For senior year entry students, UG-GIP comprises two non-credit-unit bearing courses: GIP 300BEF (Year 3)*, and GIP 400BEF (Year 4). These courses are designed to enhance students’ intercultural awareness and communication skills and help students to develop a global mindset.
*GIP 300BEF includes a study tour. Students are responsible for incidental expenses such as airfare and accommodation.
Career Prospects
Graduates of Management and Operations Concentration will be prepared to embark on a professional career in a wide range of areas or sectors in the aviation services industry. These include airfreight, aircraft leasing, aircraft maintenance, airlines, airport management, aviation security, passenger services, airline catering, business aviation, ground handling and ramp handling, etc.
Graduates of the Cadet Pilot Concentration will be prepared to fly planes for corporate travel or charter flights for one of the on-demand aviation services providers as second officers. With the accumulation of required flight hours, opportunities open up to fly jets for major airlines or to serve as a corporate jet captain. They can also pursue a career as an airport administrator or operations manager.
During their study under this programme, students would gain a wide range of practical experiences through on-site study at the Hong Kong International Airport and internships arranged by HKIAA, giving them a head-start when joining the industry.
Further Studies
Opportunities are available for the graduates of this programme to pursue postgraduate studies in Hong Kong and abroad. Some students will continue to study for a Postgraduate Diploma or master's degree in Air Transport Management, while others may choose to study further in the fields of business administration, global business and marketing, and logistics and supply chain management.
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