Sustainable Aviation Environment (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Content scheduling

The course will be open in Moodle in the beginning of the 3rd period and close at the end of 4rd period. During that time the student can study the topics and complete the assignments whenever he/she wants to. More information for the students about the sessions and the assignments will be announced in Moodle.

Objective

During this course the student will learn the basics of sustainability, how the aviation industry works and what kind of business models form the industry. The student will learn about the aviation ecosystem and the megatrends, history and the law, rules and regulation, airlines, air cargo, airports, ground services, air navigation service providers and other stakeholders.

Methods of completion

The contents is divided into eight topic areas. In addition to the lectures there will be also other material like studies, articles or videos. The assessment is done via an essay and an exam. When the implementation type of the course is contact, online or blended it is required that the student is present during those teaching hours that are marked in the study schedule. If you are absent more than 25%, your grade will be lowered by one. If you are absent more than 50%, the course is failed.

Methods of completion

Sustainable aviation business environment consists of many different kinds of stakeholders like the airlines, airports, ground handling companies, air traffic control service providers, etc. They are all depending on each other but they are also have their own businesses and business models. Learning how the aviation stakeholders are working with each other and how they are making business is the key to understanding the whole aviation industry.

Content

Basics of sustainability, business analysis tools, ecosystem and megatreds. Aviation history and the law, rules and regulation. Airlines, air cargo, airports, ground services, air navigation service providers and other stakeholders.

Materials

The learning materials can be for example: Books on the content topics E-books and online articles Online tutorials Companies’ web-portals Industry related reports and statistics Relevant media, news agencies, quality press, etc.

Teaching methods

The module consists of the introduction to the sustainability themes, and analysis of the operational environment and the stakeholders within the aviation industry. Basics of macro and microeconomics, ecosystem and megatrends are discussed. This is ia virtual course. All the lectures and other materials can be found in the course Moodle page. The same applies to the assignments. More details can be found at the course Moodle page. If students have acquired the required competence in previous work tasks, recreational activities or in other studies, they can show the competence with a demonstration and progress faster through their studies. More information can be asked from the instructor.

Employer connections

Industry related lecturers and/or assignments with a focus at different companies and organisations.

Exam schedules

To be announced during the lectures, if applicable.

International connections

International scope: international learning materials.

Completion alternatives

If students have acquired the required competence in previous work tasks, recreational activities or in other studies, they can show the competence with a demonstration and progress faster through their studies. More information can be asked from the instructor.

Student workload

The module consists of the analysis of the operational environment and the stakeholders within the aviation industry, Basics of macro and microeconomics are discussed as well as the ecosystem and the megatrends. Sustainability aspect goes through the sessions. The assignments and the schedule will be announced in Moodle.

Qualifications

No previous knowledge about the aviation needed.