Aviation Management

Mature applicants are those aged 23 years, or above, on 1 January in the year of entry. All candidates (presenting with EU/Non EU qualifications) applying on the grounds of mature years should apply ONLY through the CAO by 1 February.

For many DCU courses, mature application assessment is based on the CAO application and in some instances, an assessment and/or interview. ‘Other’ experience, apart from performance in examinations, may be taken into consideration - this may be work experience, further studies, or other such experience deemed to be relevant to the application. Interviews will take place in April either in person or remotely.

For more information, please contact the Mature Student Officer, orla.stafford@dcu.ie or dcu.ie/mature-students
For general and admission enquiries, please visit dcu.ie/registry/ug-admissions

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Entry 2024

Early online application (discounted): Fee €30 Closing Date: 20 January 2024 at 5pm

Normal online application: Fee €45 Closing Date: 1 February 2024 at 5pm

Late online application - restrictions apply (see page 3 2024 CAO Handbook): Fee: €60 Closing Date: 1 May 2024 at 5pm

Change of Mind - restrictions apply (see page 3 2024 CAO Handbook): Fee: Nil Closing Date: 1 July 2024 at 5pm

Exceptional online late application (see page 34 of the 2024 CAO Handbook): Fee €60 Closing Date: 22 July 2024 at 5pm

Be sure to complete any action well in advance of closing dates. You should avoid making an application close to a closing date. No extensions to closing dates will be allowed and all application fees are non-refundable.

LATE APPLICATIONS
Late Applications are those which are received after 5pm on 1 February 2024. The closing date for late applications is 5pm on 1 May 2024, subject to the restrictions listed on page 3 of the 2024 CAO Handbook. The online facility for late applications opens on the 5 March 2024 at 12:00 noon - a fee of €60 applies.

Exceptional Late Applications (Exception to the timetable)
The exceptional closing date of 22 July at 5pm applies only to applicants who are registered as an undergraduate student on 1 May 2024 in any year in any one of the participating HEIs (subject to the exclusions listed below). In order to avail of the Exceptional Late Application facility you must have entered the HEI through the CAO system. This is an exceptional late closing date and all steps must be completed by 5pm on 22 July. No changes may be made after this date.

If you did not enter your current course through the CAO system, you must first contact the Admissions Office of the HEI to which you wish to apply and they will inform you if you may submit an application direct to the institution.

Exclusions:
You may submit a late application only for entry to courses other than your existing course. If you wish to repeat the year in the same course you must arrange this within your HEI.

Mary Immaculate College Limerick, Marino Institute of Education, Trinity College Dublin, University of Limerick and Maynooth University have special procedures in place in the case of current or previous students who wish to apply for entry to another course in the same HEI. Such applicants must contact their Admissions Office to determine the application procedure. However, if you are a student in another HEI and you wish to apply to any of these five HEIs, you should apply through CAO.

Refer to page 34 of the 2024 CAO Handbook on how to make an Exceptional Late Application.

Restrictions
As a CAO applicant you may experience one or more of the following restrictions based on your course choices, your category of application, or restrictions imposed by the HEIs that you wish to apply to. Please read the section on 'Restrictions' on page 3 of the 2024 CAO Handbook carefully. This section includes information on:

General Restrictions
1. Making a late application
2. Making changes to your course choices

Restricted Courses
3. Applying for a restricted course

Mature Applicants
4. Mature applicants

Supplementary Admissions Routes
5. Applying for DARE and/or HEAR

Why DCU?
− First university degree in Ireland to combine aviation and management studies with the option to train in your final year either as a commercial pilot or as an air traffic controller or in aviation management

− Private, public and the third sector are all looking for people who are creative, who are trained in the methods and processes of innovation and who can see beyond the obvious opportunities and make exciting things happen

− Gives a broad insight into all aspects of the structures, operations and management of the aviation industry

− In Year 3 gain valuable experience in the aviation sector on a paid work placement (INTRA)

− Choice of final-year specialisms (Pilot Studies, Air Traffic Controller Studies or Aviation Management) offers you considerable flexibility

About You
Do you find the world of aviation an exciting place? Do you see yourself playing a key role in the management and development of the aviation sector? Or do you see yourself enjoying a career as a commercial pilot or air traffic controller? This course can take you there.

Understanding: Aviation Management
Aviation is a high-tech, dynamic and competitive industry operating in a global arena. For those who plan to enter the world of aviation – whether as a commercial pilot, air traffic controller (ATCO) or manager – a sound foundation in the business management principles of the aviation industry is key to success.

The aviation industry spans the airlines, airports and air traffic control as well as ancillary activities directly connecting the airline business with other sectors, such as tourism or logistics, that are dependent on international trade.

It is well recognised that within the aviation industry there will be a significant shortage of skilled aviation professionals in the near future. In the next 20 years, airlines expect to add 25,000 new aircraft to the current 17,000 strong commercial fleet. These aircraft will require pilots and other trained support staff to operate them. Increasing the fleet will also involve the expansion of services provided by staff at airports.

This exciting course develops capability in the aviation sector by educating a new generation of managers specialised in aviation management. In addition to a general management education, this course provides you with specialist knowledge in all areas of aviation and qualifies you for careers in demanding positions in this growing industry sector.

Course Structure
This exciting course develops capability in the aviation sector by educating a new generation of managers specialised in aviation management. In addition to a general management education, this course provides you with specialist knowledge in all areas of aviation and qualifies you for careers in demanding positions in this growing industry sector.

Course Structure
This course offers a route to a professional qualification as a commercial pilot or air traffic controller, combined with a strong background in business education.

Years 1 and 2 of the course provide a general introduction to business analysis, the aviation sector and technical aspects of piloting. DCU is a Registered Training Facility (RTF) recognised by the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) to supply some of the theoretical knowledge needed to acquire a Private Pilot’s Licence (PPL). However, DCU does not itself train you as a pilot (whether private or commercial). To become a pilot you will need to attend a pilot school outside the University.

Year 3 of the course begins with a 4 to 6-month paid work placement (INTRA) in an aviation setting. The second half of Year 3 comprises of both specialist business and aviation modules.

In Year 4, 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 pursue training as air traffic controllers (for instance at the Irish Aviation Authority). The final stream will follow more specialist studies in aviation management here in DCU. Note that while all students who pass their DCU Year 3 exams will qualify to proceed to their final year 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 training.

A number of our students have been successful applicants for the Aer Lingus and Air Corps Cadet programmes.

Flight Training Organisations currently approved by DCU include:
— Atlantic Flight Training Academy (Cork) www.atfa.ie
— National Flight Centre (Leixlip) www.nfc.ie
— National Flight Training Europe (Jerez, Spain) – www.ftejerez.com
— Oxford Aviation Academy (Oxford, UK) www.oaa.com

DCU is also open to approving other flight training schools that hold accreditation from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).

Internship: Yes.

What Will I Study?
Year 1
Critical Thinking | Learning Innovation for Enterprise | Accounting | Aviation Sector and Flying Theory 1 | Aviation Policy | Economics | Foundations for Aviation Studies | Airport Operations | Business Analytics | Mathematics

Year 2
Operations Management | Airline Structures and Standards | Airline Economics and Finance | Aviation Sector and Flying Theory 2 | Sustainable Aviation | Sustainable Aviation | Financial Management | HR Management | Applied Business Analytics | The Innovators Toolkit | Critical Thinking for Business

Year 3
Advanced Operational Modelling | Aviation Safety Management | Aviation Business Management | Aircraft Leasing | Cargo Operations | INTRA (Aviation Industry)

Year 4
Pilot Studies Specialism (BSc in Aviation Management with Pilot Studies) Flight Training Organisation (FTO) | Ground School – Theory | FTO - Frozen ATPL | Pilot Study Reflections

OR

ATCO Training Organisation | On-the-Job Training | Rating Training | Controller Study Reflections

OR

Aviation Studies Specialism (BSc in Aviation Management) Aviation Industry Project | Business Strategy | Contingency Management for Aviation | Business and Professional Ethics | Fleet Planning | Supply Chain Management | Project Management | Cross Cultural Management | Financial Instruments and Strategies | Employer Relations.

If you wish to qualify, as a commercial pilot, you should be aware that this option involves considerable costs. Pilot training is estimated to cost around €100,000.

Contact Details
Tel: +353 (0) 1 700 5265
E: business.dcu@dcu.ie
E: studenthelp@dcu.ie
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