About the programme

The air industry was hit hard by the pandemic. Passenger numbers plummeted, demand collapsed and airports lay empty. Demand has re-bounded and airports have struggled to meet this demand. The successful management of an airline and airports requires a diverse skillset to cope with this complex, unpredictable and highly competitive industry. This specialised program allows you to dig deep into the air transport eco-system and will provide you with strategic insights, analytical tools and managerial expertise that are vital in this challenging sector. You’ll be introduced to a wide industry network to allow you to realise your future career in the sector. 

This highly interactive program provides you with sound academic management and research fundamentals combined with an in-depth ‘real-world’ knowledge of the air transport industry. You’ll be immersed in managerial, strategic and organisational courses to bridge the gap between theoretical study and the realities of working in the airline industry as a trusted manager. Not only will you study finance, economics and forecasting in the air transport sector, but you will focus additionally on marketing, strategy and revenue management. This combined gives you a 360 degree view of the specifics of the industry.

The proximity to major airports will provide excellent post-graduation job opportunities and possibilities to study the industry close-up via our study trips to the Amsterdam-Schiphol, Maastricht/Aachen and Brussels Airport. These trips will enable you to put your knowledge into practical application.

Our purpose is to educate responsible, respectful and reflective future managers and researchers with an open and global mind, ready for entering global air or maritime businesses and organisations.

The international mix of students from various backgrounds, some recently graduated from university, others with a few years of industry experience, creates a great learning environment in which we all learn from each other.