How long is the MSc in Aviation Systems Management?

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

How is the MSc in Aviation Systems Management delivered?

You can study the MSc in Aviation Systems 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 Aviation Systems Management where career schedules require it.

Is the MSc in Aviation Systems Management recognised internationally?

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

What are the entry requirements for the MSc in Aviation Systems Management?

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

How much does the MSc in Aviation Systems Management cost?

Tuition fees for the MSc in Aviation Systems 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 Aviation Systems Management in a way that fits their situation.

MSc in Aviation Systems Mgmt | LSAAM | Harold International College of London

Course Overview

The MSc in Aviation Systems 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 integrated aviation systems across UK airline, airport and ground handling 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 integrated aviation systems strategy, present at board level, and step into senior aviation systems leadership at UK carriers, London airport groups or international aviation consultancies.

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 systems directors and senior integration consultants
Live case studies drawn from full-service carriers, low-cost carriers and UK regional operators
Reference to the standards of ICAO, CILT UK and IATA where credible to the subject
Dissertation or capstone project on a chosen aviation systems 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 integrated systems in UK aviation
Research-informed integrated systems strategy for UK and international aviation
Aviation systems transformation across airline, airport and ground handling
How integrated aviation KPIs are reported to aviation boards
How aviation research and analytics inform executive systems decisions
How aviation systems strategy aligns with CILT UK and IATA policy
How to lead an integrated systems dissertation project across aviation
How to present a board-level integrated systems investment case

Who This Course Is For

Aviation systems managers moving into senior leadership
Career changers with 5+ years senior operations or systems experience
Aviation consultants moving into executive systems roles
International applicants seeking a UK-referenced integrated aviation systems Master's
Aspiring aviation change and programme directors

Career Pathways

Head of Aviation Systems
Aviation Systems Director
Airline Airport Integration Director
Airport Operations Systems Director
Airline Operations Systems Director
Ground Handling Systems Director
Aviation 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 aviation 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 airline systems directors, airport operations strategists, ground handling systems consultants 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 Aviation Systems Management

The MSc in Aviation Systems Management is your credible, London-referenced route into board-level integrated aviation 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 Aviation Systems Management cohort. Enrol Now