How long does the MSc in Airport Strategic Development take to complete?

The MSc in Airport Strategic Development runs across a 12 to 18 months full postgraduate route band, chosen so that on-campus, online and distance-learning students can complete the MSc in Airport Strategic Development at a pace that fits work, family and international travel commitments.

What delivery modes are available for the MSc in Airport Strategic Development?

The MSc in Airport Strategic Development is delivered in three modes: on-campus in London, fully online and distance learning. All three routes cover the same MSc in Airport Strategic Development learning outcomes and lead to the same LSAAM award.

Is the MSc in Airport Strategic Development recognised by UK and international aviation employers?

The MSc in Airport Strategic Development is aligned with the standards of recognised UK and international aviation bodies including the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), so graduates of the MSc in Airport Strategic Development enter the sector with credible, industry-referenced study behind them.

What are the entry requirements for the MSc in Airport Strategic Development?

Applicants to the MSc in Airport Strategic Development normally meet the LSAAM Master (MSc / MA) entry route, which covers prior qualifications, English language, references and a short statement of interest for the MSc in Airport Strategic Development. Full details are listed in the entry requirements section above.

How much does the MSc in Airport Strategic Development cost and are payment plans available?

Fees for the MSc in Airport Strategic Development vary by mode and by domestic or international status. LSAAM publishes current MSc in Airport Strategic Development fees on the enrolment page and offers instalment plans, employer sponsorship and scholarship support for eligible applicants to the MSc in Airport Strategic Development.

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Course Overview

The MSc in Airport Strategic Development is a 12 to 18 months full postgraduate route Master (MSc / MA) at the London School of Aviation & Airport Management (LSAAM) that takes a research-informed executive view of airport strategic development. The programme sits inside the Airport Management & Services portfolio and is written against Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and the British Aviation Group (BAG) guidance, so learners work with the vocabulary, standards and reporting expectations used across UK and international aviation from the very first module. Teaching is delivered on-campus in London, fully online and through a distance-learning route, which means UK-based applicants, working aviation professionals and international students can all follow the same MSc in Airport Strategic Development outcomes at a pace that fits their schedule.

By the end of the MSc in Airport Strategic Development, students shape strategy, lead multi-site portfolios and contribute to sector-level thinking in airport strategic development settings, communicate confidently with airline, airport and regulatory stakeholders, and are ready to move into executive, consultancy and policy roles or progress to the next stage of the LSAAM articulation route. Coursework is scaffolded around live case material from full-service carriers, low-cost carriers, London airports, ground handling providers and aviation consultancies, so every assignment on the MSc in Airport Strategic Development builds practical evidence you can use in interviews, assessment centres and internal promotion conversations.

Key Features

Managerial treatment of airport safety, security and service standards
On-campus in London, online and distance-learning routes to fit working professionals
Careers guidance covering assessment centres for airport duty and passenger services roles
Structured feedback on individual coursework mapped to CILT UK and CMI style outcomes
Curriculum aligned with Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and British Aviation Group (BAG) guidance for airport operating environments
Coverage of terminal operations, passenger flow, retail, security screening and airfield interface
Case-based teaching drawn from London airports, regional UK airports and international hubs

What You Will Learn

Communicate programme progress to airline, airport and regulator audiences
Use CMI and CILT UK style frameworks to structure programme delivery
Design and manage aviation programmes across airline, airport or integrated portfolios
Apply portfolio, programme and project management vocabulary to aviation
Coordinate business cases, benefits realisation and stakeholder management
Support master planning, terminal capacity and infrastructure change
Balance commercial, operational and regulatory constraints
Manage programme risk, dependency and governance reporting

Who This Course Is For

Senior practitioners and career-progression candidates looking for a credible UK route into airport strategic development
Career changers moving into airline, airport or aviation-services work who need a structured study route
International applicants seeking a London-recognised aviation study route with flexible delivery
Existing airline, airport or ground handling staff formalising their experience into a recognised award
Applicants planning to progress into higher LSAAM programmes in aviation and articulate into the next level

Career Pathways

Airport Airside Operations Manager
Airport Facilities Manager
Airport Customer Experience Manager
Airport Retail & Concessions Manager
Head of Airport Operations
Airport Operations Manager

The LSAAM careers service supports every learner on the MSc in Airport Strategic Development with CV and LinkedIn reviews, structured interview preparation, assessment centre practice and introductions to UK airline groups, London airports, ground handling providers and international aviation employers relevant to airport strategic development. Career coaches work with students on individual progression plans, help map airport strategic development experience onto UK sector role titles and connect graduates with LSAAM alumni working across the airline, airport and aviation-services communities.

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 aviation specialisation
Two academic or professional references and a short interview

Why Study at LSAAM

LSAAM is the London School of Aviation & Airport Management, a specialist division of Harold International College of London focused on the operational, commercial and strategic disciplines that run modern airlines, airports and the wider aviation sector. Every LSAAM programme, including the MSc in Airport Strategic Development, is aligned with recognised UK and international aviation bodies such as Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT UK) and the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), and each module is written to reflect the vocabulary and reporting expectations that UK aviation employers use in day-to-day operational, safety and commercial work.

Our airport strategic development teaching is written by former airline operations managers, airport duty managers, ground handling leaders, aviation safety officers and commercial aviation professionals, and delivered across on-campus, online and distance-learning routes so working aviation professionals and international applicants can study the MSc in Airport Strategic Development without stepping away from their careers. The LSAAM articulation model means Certificate and Diploma routes lead cleanly into Advanced Diploma, Higher Diploma, honours degree and Master’s options, giving students a long-term study pathway into senior airline, airport and aviation-consultancy roles.

Apply for MSc in Airport Strategic Development

The MSc in Airport Strategic Development is open for applications on rolling intakes across on-campus, online and distance-learning routes, with instalment plans and scholarship support available for eligible applicants. Advance into executive aviation leadership with LSAAM with a programme that keeps airport strategic development at the centre of every module, connects your study to real UK aviation practice, and prepares you to step into executive, consultancy and policy roles with a credible, industry-referenced qualification behind you. Speak to the LSAAM admissions team for entry advice, mode selection and articulation planning, or begin your application for the MSc in Airport Strategic Development directly today. Enrol Now.