Bachelor of Aviation majoring in Management

Undergraduate

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Mode
On campus
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Duration
3 year(s) full-time
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Program code
BAVIA
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Full time or part time
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Indicative annual fees
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None
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Assumed knowledge
None
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Entry scores
2026 GUARANTEED ENTRY Year 12 (ATAR-based):65 2025 CUT-OFFS Guaranteed entry score (ATAR-based):70 Guaranteed entry score (Grades-based):B,B,B

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

Secondary education (Year 12)

  • Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).

Vocational Education and Training (VET)

  • Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at Certificate IV (AQF level 4) or higher.

Higher education study

  • Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) in a higher education award program.

Work and life experience

  • Completion of an Adelaide University approved enabling, pathway or bridging program; OR
  • A competitive result in the Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT); OR
  • Qualify for special entry
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Note:

Please note that entry requirements for this degree are provisional and subject to change.

Degree Structure: Bachelor of Aviation majoring in Management

Program code: BAVIA

Complete 144 units comprising:

  • 66 units for Core courses, and
  • 48 units for one Major from Majors, and
  • 12 units from Work integrated learning, and
  • 18 units for Electives

Study plan

A study plan sets out the courses you will need to complete and the recommended timing for each one. This will help to guide your enrolment in each study period, alongside any additional information provided below. If you have received a personalised plan or alternative advice from your Program Director, please refer to that guidance in the first instance, or seek help from your Program Director or Student Assist if you are unsure.

Enrolment information

Find details about the rules and notes that apply to your program, along with other essential information required for successful enrolment. Supplementary supporting resources may also be provided where applicable.

Courses

Listed here are all the courses that contribute to your program, including elective options that can be chosen. These courses come together to form your study plan. Courses fall into different categories, each of which have specific unit values that need to be met under the program rules.

What courses you'll study

Complete 144 units comprising:

  • 66 units for Core courses, and
  • 48 units for one Major from Majors, and
  • 12 units from Work integrated learning, and
  • 18 units for Electives

Complete 66 units comprising:

  • 48 units for all Program core, and
  • 18 units from Common core

Course name Course code Units
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Introduction to Aviation
Course code
AERO1000
Units
6
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Introduction to Aviation Management
Course code
AERO1004
Units
6
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Flight Training Theory 1
Course code
AERO1006
Units
6
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Human Performance and Limitations in Aviation
Course code
AERO1009
Units
6
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Aviation Safety Fundamentals
Course code
AERO1010
Units
6
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Humans in Aviation: People, Systems and Safety
Course code
AERO2002
Units
6
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Data Analytics
Course code
ECON1012
Units
6
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Aviation Law
Course code
LAWS1017
Units
6

Common core description

Common core courses are interdisciplinary courses that build key graduate capabilities.

Course name Course code Units
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An Ethically Rich Life
Course code
COREX001
Units
6
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Fact or Fiction: Data for Everyone
Course code
COREX002
Units
6
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Course name
Igniting Change: Ideas to Action
Course code
COREX003
Units
6
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Transforming Learning through First Nations Knowledges
Course code
COREX004
Units
6
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Responsible AI: Bridging Ethics, Education and Industry
Course code
COREX005
Units
6
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Building Belonging: Navigating Cultural Complexities
Course code
COREX006
Units
6

Complete 48 units for ALL of the following:

Course name Course code Units
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Foundations of Airline Finance
Course code
AERO2001
Units
6
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Aviation Economics
Course code
AERO2003
Units
6
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Airline Operations Management
Course code
AERO2004
Units
6
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Principles of Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Course code
BUSI1300
Units
6
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Project Management Fundamentals
Course code
PROJX500
Units
6
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Safety and Risk Management for Aviation Professionals
Course code
AERO3001
Units
6
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Airport Management
Course code
AERO3003
Units
6
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Course name
Aviation Strategic Management
Course code
AERO3006
Units
6

Work Integrated Learning description

WIL courses give you real‑world experience as part of your degree.

Complete exactly 12 units from the following:

Course name Course code Units
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Course name
Aviation Project 1
Course code
AERO3002
Units
6
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Aviation Project 2
Course code
AERO3004
Units
6
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Course name
Aviation Internship
Course code
AERO3901
Units
12

Electives description

A flexible course choice within your degree.

Complete 18 units comprising:

  • 18 units from Program electives

Course name Course code Units
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Introductory Instructional Flights
Course code
AERO1003
Units
6
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Management, Organisations and Leadership
Course code
BUSI1002
Units
6
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Course name
Entrepreneurial Concepts and Mindsets
Course code
BUSI1017
Units
6
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Course name
Earth, Climate and Life Systems
Course code
EART1012
Units
6
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Foundations of Human Resource Management
Course code
HRES1000
Units
6
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Course name
Science of People, Society and the Future Planet
Course code
SCIE1001
Units
6
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Course name
Foundations of Airline Finance
Course code
AERO2001
Units
6
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Course name
Aviation Economics
Course code
AERO2003
Units
6
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Airline Operations Management
Course code
AERO2004
Units
6
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Aviation Physics 1
Course code
AERO2011
Units
6
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International Business Environment
Course code
IBUS2000
Units
6
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Airport Management
Course code
AERO3003
Units
6
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Course name
Air Space Management
Course code
AERO3005
Units
6
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Aviation Strategic Management
Course code
AERO3006
Units
6
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Course name
Managing the Employment Relationship
Course code
HRES3000
Units
6
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Course name
Science Professional Placement
Course code
SCIE3900
Units
6

Notes

  • Program electives - 1. Enrolment in AERO1003 - Introductory Instructional Flights is limited to one attempt only. Students who do not pass this course will undertake an aviation elective course instead.

    2. Other elective options not listed here may only be taken with Program Director approval.

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