How long is the MSc in Aviation Technology Applications?

The MSc in Aviation Technology Applications runs across a 12 to 18-month postgraduate window with flexible pacing so senior applicants can complete the MSc alongside head-of-technology or CIO-track roles.

How is the MSc in Aviation Technology Applications delivered?

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

Is the MSc in Aviation Technology Applications internationally recognised?

Yes. The MSc in Aviation Technology Applications is a UK postgraduate qualification aligned with IATA digital transformation leadership, ACI Airport Technology executive frameworks, UK CAA senior governance and RAeS reference material.

What are the entry requirements for the MSc in Aviation Technology Applications?

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 Aviation Technology Applications.

How much does the MSc in Aviation Technology Applications cost?

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

MSc in Aviation Tech Applications | LSAAM | Harold International College of London

Course Overview

The MSc in Aviation Technology Applications is a 12 to 18-month LSAAM postgraduate degree delivered on campus, online and by distance learning. The programme develops executive-track aviation technology directors across airline digital transformation, airport systems and CIO-office leadership, combining research-informed practice with a substantial dissertation on a UK or international aviation technology topic.

By graduation you will hold a Master's-level qualification, an original aviation-technology research piece and a career file oriented toward director-level appointments at UK airport CIO offices, London-based airline digital directorates and international systems-integrator partners.

Key Features

Curriculum aligned with IATA digital transformation leadership, ACI Airport Technology executive frameworks, UK CAA senior governance and RAeS postgraduate frameworks
Written and delivered by former airline CIOs, airport systems directors and industry academics
Reference to Chartered Management Institute (CMI) executive change frameworks
Applied capstone dissertation with UK aviation-technology industry sponsorship where appropriate
Structured research-training modules for executive aviation practice
Flexible on-campus, online and distance-learning delivery
Assessment mix of executive portfolios, research briefs and a full Master's dissertation

What You Will Learn

Executive aviation technology leadership across airline and airport digital portfolios
Executive digital-transformation strategy and portfolio governance
Executive aviation cyber governance, resilience and incident response
Executive data strategy and analytics leadership
Executive biometric programme leadership and passenger technology
Executive systems-integrator and vendor governance
Aviation technology research design at postgraduate level
Boardroom communication and regulator-facing technology reporting

Who This Course Is For

Senior aviation technology leaders moving into executive-track roles
Airport systems directors expanding into CIO-track responsibility
Airline digital-transformation directors moving cross-portfolio
Career changers with substantial senior IT executive leadership moving into aviation
International applicants targeting UK aviation CIO executive roles

Career Pathways

Head of Airport Systems
Airline Digital Transformation Director
Aviation Technology Portfolio Director
Airport Passenger Technology Director
Airline Reservations Systems Director
Aviation Chief Data Officer (developing)
Aviation CIO (career track)

The LSAAM careers service supports every Master's student with executive CV coaching, LinkedIn optimisation, board-level interview preparation and structured introductions to UK aviation-technology executive recruiters, London airport CIO offices and international systems-integrator partners.

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 aviation-technology 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 IATA, Airports Council International, the UK Civil Aviation Authority and the Royal Aeronautical Society, giving graduates credible, industry-referenced study behind them.

Tutors on the MSc in Aviation Technology Applications come from CIO-track executive backgrounds and delivery is available on campus, online and by distance learning to fit senior UK and international students.

Apply for MSc in Aviation Technology Applications

The MSc in Aviation Technology Applications is your executive-track postgraduate route into senior aviation technology 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