How long is the MSc in Airport Management?

The MSc in Airport Management runs across a 12 to 18-month postgraduate window with flexible pacing so senior applicants can complete the MSc alongside director-track or executive roles.

How is the MSc in Airport Management delivered?

You can study the MSc in Airport Management on campus in central London, fully online, or by distance learning with tutor support and dissertation supervision throughout the programme.

Is the MSc in Airport Management internationally recognised?

Yes. The MSc in Airport Management is a UK postgraduate-level qualification aligned with ACI Airport Executive Leadership, UK CAA senior governance, ICAO Annex 14 and CMI executive practice.

What are the entry requirements for the MSc in Airport Management?

Applicants need a UK 2:2 honours degree or five years senior experience, IELTS 6.5 English where relevant, a 500-word research statement, two references and an interview for the MSc in Airport Management.

How much does the MSc in Airport Management cost?

Tuition fees for the MSc in Airport Management are published on the LSAAM fees page and payment plans, executive scholarships and international bursary options are available from admissions.

MSc in Airport Management | LSAAM London | Harold International College of London

Course Overview

The MSc in Airport Management is a 12 to 18-month LSAAM postgraduate degree delivered on campus, online and by distance learning. The programme prepares executive-track airport managers to lead across the modern airport as a system, combining research-informed practice with a substantial dissertation on a topic relevant to UK or international airport strategy.

By graduation you will hold a Master's-level qualification, an original piece of aviation research and a career file oriented toward director-level and executive appointments at UK airport groups, London terminal operators and international hub employers.

Key Features

Curriculum aligned with ACI Airport Executive Leadership programmes, UK CAA senior governance, ICAO Annex 14 leadership frameworks and CMI executive practice
Written and delivered by former airport directors, non-executive board advisers and industry academics
Reference to Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT UK) postgraduate frameworks
Applied capstone dissertation with UK airport industry sponsorship where appropriate
Structured research-training modules for executive aviation practice
Flexible on-campus, online and distance-learning delivery to fit senior working professionals
Assessment mix of executive portfolios, research briefs and a full Master's dissertation

What You Will Learn

Executive airport management across airside, landside, commercial and safety
Airport strategy, capex governance and long-term investment decisions
Executive-level safety-management-system leadership
Airport commercial strategy including concessions, retail and cargo at executive level
Regulator engagement at executive level with UK CAA and international authorities
Airport sustainability, community and environmental executive strategy
Aviation research design and executive research communication
Boardroom communication, non-executive engagement and shareholder relations

Who This Course Is For

Airport department heads and directors moving into executive-track roles
Airline senior operations directors moving airport-side
Senior aviation consultants specialising in airport engagements
Career changers with substantial executive leadership moving into aviation
International applicants targeting UK airport executive roles

Career Pathways

Head of Airport Operations
Airport Executive Director (developing)
Airport Commercial Director
Airport Safety Director
Airport Programme Director
Executive Director, Airport Strategy
Non-Executive Airport Board Adviser

The LSAAM careers service supports every Master's student with executive CV coaching, LinkedIn optimisation, board-level interview preparation and structured introductions to UK airport executive recruiters, London terminal operator boards and international hub directorate teams.

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 the applicant's chosen area of airport specialisation
Two academic or professional references and a short interview

Why Study at LSAAM

LSAAM is a specialist division of Harold International College of London focused on the operational, commercial and strategic disciplines running modern airlines and airports. Every LSAAM programme is aligned with recognised UK and international aviation bodies including the UK Civil Aviation Authority, Airports Council International, the Airport Operators Association, the Chartered Management Institute and the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, giving graduates credible, industry-referenced study behind them.

Tutors on the MSc in Airport Management come from airport executive backgrounds and delivery is available on campus, online and by distance learning to fit senior UK and international students.

Apply for MSc in Airport Management

The MSc in Airport Management is your executive-track postgraduate route into senior airport leadership. Applications are open now for on-campus, online and distance-learning intakes with rolling admissions. Advance into executive aviation leadership with LSAAM and confirm your place on the next Master's cohort. Enrol Now