EMBRY RIDDLE GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN

AVIATION ASIA-FOCUS

AVIACONS in association with EMBRY RIDDLE offers you Graduate Certificate in Aviation

(Asia-focus). This management program focuses on the aviation industry in Asia. It consists of seven core courses and at least one elective course, to be conducted face-to-

face at our India Training Centre in HYDERABAD.

Airport, airline, air navigation service provider, aircraft management, banking & finance professionals learn to further operate and manage their aviation organization and to

apply fundamental concepts to the global airline industry, with a particular emphasis on the Asia-Pacific Region.

Core Courses & Learning Objectives

All core courses are required for the graduate certificate.

Airport Management

Students will learn the nature of airport components,

the relationship between the airport’s stakeholders, how

to calculate airport systems, the complex methodology

for managing aircraft movements and passengers, and

airport facility management. Real cases and exercises on

airport planning, design and operations will be applied

within the context of Asia and international regulatory

bodies.

Applied Economics in Aviation

This course addresses the nature of air transportation

demand and airline supply, the economic foundation

for airline pricing and the complex methodology for

managing passenger and freight fares, airline costs and

methods of control, and fleet management. Economic

theory will be applied to current and future predicted

challenges in aviation within the context of Asia.

Air Carrier, Passenger and Cargo Management

Students will learn the broad perspective of passenger

and cargo air carrier management within the Asian

context. The focus lies in applied case studies of global

economic development, alternative strategic approaches

to route structure and product design, fleet selection,

finance, revenue management, and the role of travel

agencies, freight forwarders, global distribution systems

and Internet portals.

Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Students will learn basic concepts of supply chain

management, including strategy, network, planning and

forecasting, and challenges. Case studies on supply

chain in aviation in Asia will be used for discussion.

Aviation Applied Finance

This course will provide a solid comprehension of

Airlines Financial Analysis, the most practical valuation

techniques in the airline industry, all aspects of aircraft

leasing and the jet fuel hedging techniques in different

market volatility.

Production and Procurement

Students will learn about operations strategy, product

design, process design and analysis, capacity planning,

lean production systems, and the procurement process

from sourcing to managing suppliers. Case studies on

production and procurement in aviation in Asia will be

used for discussion.

Strategic Marketing Management

Students should understand elements of marketing,

competitive dynamics and pricing strategies, and

integration of digital, brand and business strategies

within the context of the Asian aviation industry.

This course should enable students to create a

comprehensive marketing strategy within the context of

an overall aviation business strategy.

Who Should Attend?

Students about to enter the

workforce

Professionals working in the airlines,

airport and aircraft management,

banking and finance

Professionals interested in

aviation management in Asia

Training Method Face-to-face instructions in

classroom, using virtual reality, or

online synchronous

Supported by practical case studies

OJT may be provided if coordinated

with airport authority.

General Information Duration: Each course is 3 days or

20 hours. The entire program can be

completed in 6-12 months.

Venue: Local or Virtual Classroom

Prerequisites:

Familiarity with IT word-processing

and presentation software

Basic knowledge of the aviation

industry

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Elective Courses & Learning Objectives

Choose at least one course.

Managing Human Factors

Students should understand basic aviation

human factors concepts, key human performance

issues relevant to aviation operations and will be able

to integrate human factors knowledge into key areas

of aviation operations in the local context. This course

will also focus on applying operational human factors

knowledge to safety investigation activities

pertaining to the Asian aviation industry.

Performance Management and Managerial

Accounting Practices in Aviation

Participants will be able to analyze airline financial

statements, evaluate relevant cash flows, prepare an

airline budget and cost analysis, evaluate key

performance indicators, and design and apply

the Airline Balanced Scorecard.

International Business Administration

Students should understand the four core pillars

of international business: marketing, management,

accounting, and finance. These key areas will be

applied to real-world cases in the aviation industry in

order to develop the students’ international business

skills. Students will be able to better understand and

respond to business development opportunities in the

aviation industry through the interplay between the

global and local factors that influence management

decisions in business.

Professional Education and Training

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