How long is the MSc in Airline Global Management?

The MSc in Airline Global Management runs across a 12 to 18-month full postgraduate route, with flexible pacing built in so senior applicants can complete the MSc in Airline Global Management around executive commitments and international travel.

How is the MSc in Airline Global Management delivered?

You can study the MSc in Airline Global Management on campus in central London, fully online from anywhere in the world, or by distance learning with dissertation supervision. You may switch mode during your enrolment on the MSc in Airline Global Management where career schedules require it.

Is the MSc in Airline Global Management recognised internationally?

The MSc in Airline Global Management is aligned with the guidance frameworks of ACI, AOA and ICAO, giving international applicants a credible, London-issued postgraduate qualification. The MSc in Airline Global Management is designed for senior leaders working across UK and international airline environments.

What are the entry requirements for the MSc in Airline Global Management?

Applicants to the MSc in Airline Global Management need a UK 2:2 honours degree or equivalent, or 5+ years senior international airline experience, together with the English proficiency, research statement and reference expectations set out on the LSAAM admissions page for the MSc in Airline Global Management.

How much does the MSc in Airline Global Management cost?

Tuition fees for the MSc in Airline Global Management are published on the LSAAM course fees page. Payment plans, early-application discounts and international scholarship routes are available on request from the LSAAM admissions team, so applicants can plan the cost of the MSc in Airline Global Management in a way that fits their situation.

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Course Overview

The MSc in Airline Global Management is a 12 to 18-month LSAAM Master's degree delivered on campus, online and by distance learning. It is built around the research-informed executive study of airline global strategy, alliances and multi-country operations, and is written to sit alongside the guidance published by Airports Council International (ACI), the Airport Operators Association (AOA) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

By graduation you will be able to lead a research-informed airline global strategy, present at board level, and step into senior airline global leadership at UK and international carrier groups.

Key Features

Research-informed curriculum aligned with the guidance frameworks of Airports Council International (ACI) and the Airport Operators Association (AOA)
Written and delivered by former airline regional directors and senior alliance consultants
Live case studies drawn from full-service carriers, low-cost carriers and UK regional operators
Reference to the standards of ICAO, IATA and CILT UK where credible to the subject
Dissertation or capstone project on a chosen airline global theme
Executive skills workshops on stakeholder influence and board-level communication
Careers service coverage on executive CV, LinkedIn and structured introductions to UK airline senior teams

What You Will Learn

The board-level role of global airline groups in UK aviation
Research-informed global strategy for UK and international airlines
Airline alliance, codeshare and joint venture strategy at board level
How global airline KPIs are reported to airline boards
How global aviation research and analytics inform executive decisions
How airline global strategy aligns with IATA, ICAO and CILT UK policy
How to lead a global airline dissertation project
How to present a board-level global airline investment case

Who This Course Is For

Airline global managers moving into senior leadership
Career changers with 5+ years senior international airline experience
Airline consultants moving into executive global roles
International applicants seeking a UK-referenced airline global Master's
Aspiring airline international strategy directors

Career Pathways

Head of Airline Global Management
Airline Global Director
Airline Regional Director
Airline Alliance Director
Airline Codeshare Director
Airline International Commercial Director
Airline Global Operations Director

The LSAAM careers service supports every Master's student with executive CV coaching, LinkedIn optimisation, senior interview preparation and structured introductions to UK airline groups, London airports and international aviation employers.

Entry Requirements

A UK 2:2 (Lower Second Class) honours degree or overseas equivalent in any discipline
Applicants without a first degree may be considered with 5+ years of senior airline or airport experience
IELTS 6.5 overall (no band under 6.0) or equivalent English proficiency
A 500-word research statement covering your chosen area of airline global specialisation
Two academic or professional references and a short interview

Why Study at LSAAM

LSAAM is the London School of Aviation and Airport Management, a specialist division of Harold International College of London focused entirely on the operational, commercial and strategic disciplines that run modern airlines and airports. Every LSAAM programme is aligned with recognised UK and international aviation bodies including the Royal Aeronautical Society, the UK Civil Aviation Authority, IATA and the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, so graduates step into the sector with credible, industry-referenced study behind them.

Our tutors are former airline regional directors, alliance consultants, codeshare strategists and executive advisors, and delivery is available on campus, online and by distance learning to fit working professionals and international students on any timezone.

Apply for MSc in Airline Global Management

The MSc in Airline Global Management is your credible, London-referenced route into board-level international airline leadership. Applications are open now for online, on-campus and distance-learning intakes and can be completed with a 500-word research statement and references. Advance into executive aviation leadership with LSAAM and secure your place on the next MSc in Airline Global Management cohort. Enrol Now