BSc in Aviation Management

This course offers a distinct choice for those wishing to train as commercial pilots or to pursue fast-paced management careers in aviation.

Your first two years of the Aviation Management course provide a general introduction to business analysis, the aviation sector and technical aspects of piloting.  DCU is recognised as a Registered Training Facility (RTF) by the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) for the theoretical knowledge needed to acquire the Private Pilot’s Licence (PPL).

You will start with a four- to six-month INTRA work placement in your third year in a related aviation setting. The second half of third year is comprised of both specialist business and aviation modules.

In your final year, the course divides into three streams. Some students will opt to pursue integrated flight training at an approved Flight Training Organisation with a view to qualifying as a commercial pilot (Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL))*.

A second stream will choose to seek training as air traffic controllers (for instance at the Irish Aviation Authority).

The final stream will choose to follow more specialist studies in aviation management here in DCU. Note that while all students who pass their third year DCU exams will qualify to proceed to their final years of study, if you seek a piloting or ATCO career you will also need to pass a selection process to be admitted to a pilot training college or ATCO