Detailed Syllabus

Semester 1: Foundation Courses

1. Principles of Management
   • Management functions, organizational behavior, leadership styles
   • Case studies on aviation industry leadership
2. Business Economics
   • Micro & macroeconomics in aviation
   • Demand forecasting, pricing strategies in airlines
3. Accounting & Financial Management
   • Financial statements, cost accounting, budgeting
   • Airline financial performance analysis
4. Marketing Management
   • Marketing strategies for airlines & airports
   • Branding, customer loyalty programs, digital marketing in aviation
5. Aviation Industry Overview
   • History, structure, and current trends
   • Key players (IATA, ICAO, DGCA, FAA)

Semester 2: Core Aviation Subjects

1. Airline Operations & Management
   • Fleet planning, route optimization, scheduling
   • Crew management, turnaround operations
2. Airport Planning & Management
   • Airport infrastructure, terminal design
   • Slot allocation, capacity management
3. Aviation Safety & Security
   • ICAO & IATA safety standards
   • Security protocols (TSA, CISF, international norms)
4. Aviation Law & Regulations
   • International air laws (Chicago Convention, Open Skies)
   • Regulatory bodies (DGCA, FAA, EASA)
5. Air Cargo & Logistics Management
   • Cargo operations, freight handling
   • Supply chain in aviation

Semester 3: Advanced Specializations

1. Airline Revenue Management & Pricing
   • Dynamic pricing, yield management
   • Ancillary revenue strategies
2. Airport Economics & Commercial Management
   • Non-aeronautical revenue (retail, parking, lounges)
   • PPP models in airport development
3. Aviation Sustainability & Environmental Management
   • Carbon emissions, CORSIA, SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel)
   • Noise pollution mitigation
4. Strategic Management in Aviation
   • Mergers & acquisitions (e.g., Air India-Vistara)
   • Crisis management (COVID-19 impact, bankruptcy cases)
5. Elective 1 (Choose One)
   • Digital Transformation in Aviation (AI, blockchain, biometrics)
   • Helicopter & General Aviation Management

Semester 4: Practical Exposure & Research

1. Internship / Industry Project
   • Hands-on training at airlines/airports
   • Live projects in operations, marketing, or finance
2. Research Dissertation
   • Thesis on emerging aviation trends (e.g., drones, urban air mobility)
3. Aviation Simulation & Software Training
   • Training on Amadeus, Sabre (GDS systems)
   • Airport simulation tools (e.g., CAST, AirTOP)
4. Elective 2 (Choose One)
   • International Aviation Policy
   • Customer Experience & Service Quality in Airlines

Additional Components

• Workshops & Guest Lectures
  • Sessions by airline CEOs, airport managers, DGCA officials
• Aviation Conferences & Field Visits
  • Visits to airports, MRO (Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul) facilities
• Soft Skills & Leadership Training
  • Crisis communication, negotiation skills for aviation managers