MSc in Aviation Technology Systems
Course Overview
The MSc in Aviation Technology 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 aviation technology strategy, transformation and governance across UK airlines and airports, and is written to sit alongside the guidance published by the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS), the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
By graduation you will be able to lead a research-informed aviation technology strategy, present at board level, and step into senior aviation technology leadership at UK carriers, London airport groups or international aviation consultancies.
Key Features
- Research-informed curriculum aligned with the guidance frameworks of the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) and the CAA
- Written and delivered by former airline technology 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 IATA, ICAO and CILT UK where credible to the subject
- Dissertation or capstone project on a chosen aviation technology 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 technology in UK airlines and airports
- Research-informed technology strategy for UK and international aviation
- Aviation technology transformation across airline and airport
- How aviation technology KPIs are reported to airline and airport boards
- How aviation technology research and analytics inform executive decisions
- How aviation technology strategy aligns with UK CAA and IATA policy
- How to lead an aviation technology dissertation project
- How to present a board-level technology investment case
Who This Course Is For
- Aviation technology managers moving into senior leadership
- Career changers with 5+ years senior technology or aviation experience
- Aviation consultants moving into executive technology roles
- International applicants seeking a UK-referenced aviation technology Master's
- Aspiring aviation digital transformation directors
Career Pathways
- Head of Aviation Technology
- Aviation Technology Director
- Airline Digital Transformation Director
- Airport Digital Operations Director
- Aviation Data Governance Director
- Aviation Business Continuity Director
- Aviation Technology Consultant
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 technology 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 technology directors, airport digital leads, senior strategy 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 Technology Systems
The MSc in Aviation Technology Systems is your credible, London-referenced route into board-level aviation technology 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 Technology Systems cohort. Enrol Now
