MSc in Airport Management Systems
Course Overview
The MSc in Airport Management Systems 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 airport management systems strategy across operations, commercial and safety, and is written to sit alongside the guidance published by the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS), the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Airports Council International (ACI).
By graduation you will be able to lead a research-informed airport management systems strategy, present at board level, and step into senior airport management systems leadership at UK and international airport groups.
Key Features
- Research-informed curriculum aligned with the guidance frameworks of the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) and IATA
- Written and delivered by former airport management systems directors and senior strategy consultants
- Live case studies drawn from full-service carriers, low-cost carriers and UK regional operators
- Reference to the standards of ACI, AOA and the CAA where credible to the subject
- Dissertation or capstone project on a chosen airport management systems theme
- Executive skills workshops on stakeholder influence and board-level communication
- Careers service coverage on executive CV, LinkedIn and structured introductions to UK airport senior teams
What You Will Learn
- The board-level role of management systems in UK airports
- Research-informed management systems strategy across airport departments
- Airport management systems transformation across operations, commercial and safety
- How airport management KPIs are reported to airport boards
- How airport management research and analytics inform executive decisions
- How airport management systems strategy aligns with ACI, AOA and CAA policy
- How to lead an airport management systems dissertation project
- How to present a board-level management systems investment case
Who This Course Is For
- Airport management systems managers moving into senior leadership
- Career changers with 5+ years senior airport management experience
- Airport consultants moving into executive management systems roles
- International applicants seeking a UK-referenced airport management systems Master's
- Aspiring airport management systems directors
Career Pathways
- Head of Airport Management Systems
- Airport Management Systems Director
- Airport Operations Systems Director
- Airport Commercial Systems Director
- Airport Safety Systems Director
- Airport Data Reporting Director
- Airport Change Programme 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 airport management systems 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 airport management systems directors, senior strategy consultants, operations directors 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 Airport Management Systems
The MSc in Airport Management Systems is your credible, London-referenced route into board-level airport management systems 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 Airport Management Systems cohort. Enrol Now
