BP284 - Bachelor of Applied Science (Aviation)/Bachelor of Business

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Plan: BP284ASADD - Bachelor of Applied Science (Aviation)/Bachelor of Business (Management)
Campus: City Campus

Overview

Program details
Purpose of the Program
Articulation and pathways
Entrance requirements
External accreditation and industry links
Student expenses and charges in addition to fees
Library, IT and specialist resources

Program details

Award title: Bachelor of Applied Science (Aviation)/Bachelor of Business (Management)
Award abbreviation: BAppSc(Avn)/BBus(Mgt)
Total credit points: 432
Career: UGRD
Duration: 4 years Full Time
Location: City Campus
Owning school: Engineering (172H)
Owning school URL: www.rmit.edu.au/about/schools-colleges/engineering
ASCED code: 031505
CRICOS code: 077047D

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Purpose of the Program

This double degree program has been designed to meet the current and future needs of managers and leaders in the aviation industry. 

Bachelor of Applied Science (Aviation)

The objectives of the Bachelor of Applied Science (Aviation) program are to:

  • provide you with a broad, coherent and detailed body of knowledge and theory related to the global aviation industry
  • develop your skills to critically review and analyse all aspects of the aviation industry
  • prepare you to work individually and in teams to solve aviation industry problems
  • produce graduates that can communicate professionally to diverse aviation industry stakeholders

The program will prepare you for employment in a range of operational management and planning roles. These include roles in areas such as:

  • airline operations planning and management
  • airline maintenance management and supervision
  • airport landside operations
  • airport airside operations
  • airport planning and management
  • aviation safety management
  • airline strategies, finance, and traffic data
  • human factors concepts and applications

The program will give you a general awareness of the aviation industry, enabling you to comprehensively appreciate the environment in which you are working. The program enables you to bring together the appreciation and skills developed to demonstrate breadth and depth of thinking and capacity to solve real problems in the aviation workplace.

The program includes the capstone course AERO2431 Aviation Industry Project which is intended to provide you with the opportunity to undertake a project focusing on a real-world aviation industry problem or issue and where you are able apply your critical thinking, judgment, problem-solving skills, and industry knowledge. The project is supervised by an RMIT University staff member and/or an industry-based expert.

Bachelor of Business (Management)

The Bachelor of Business (Management) program provides you with critical and broad ranging studies to enable you to enter graduate positions in administration and management.  The program provides you with opportunities to develop the required knowledge and outcomes to operate successfully in contemporary environments.  You will be able to apply the knowledge and skills gained in the core areas of management in a diverse range of political, social, environmental and economic contexts.

This program will actively explore and apply management theory through problem-based and work-relevant activities which may include face-to-face, online, self-directed, collaborative and individual learning experience and is delivered on-campus.

The capstone experience course BUSM4546 Organisational Experience provides the culmination of the knowledge, skills and applied work practice experiences that prepare you to transit into business world.

On successful completion of the program, you will be able to work within a wide range of organisations and industries in varied roles, and career entry positions, such as business administration, management consulting and strategy analysis.  The program will provide you with a basis for further development of your knowledge and skills in management, and for further study in business and management. 

The program requires in-person attendance, but also takes advantage of the capabilities of the online learning management system that is available to all students and provides scope for collaboration and remote access. The program is primarily delivered face-to-face at the city campus. While most courses in the program are delivered on campus, others are delivered online.

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Articulation and pathways

Students with related qualifications may be considered for credit on a case-by-case basis. 

If you have completed a nationally recognised Diploma of Engineering in Aerospace or Aviation you may be eligible for up to 96 credit points (equivalent to one year) in advanced standing. 

If you have completed an Advanced Diploma or Associate degree in Engineering, Aerospace or Aviation you may be eligible for up to 144 credit points (equivalent to one and half years) of advanced standing. 

Upon successful completion of this program you may be eligible to undertake further studies in related programs at RMIT University subject to each program’s entry requirements. More specifically, you may be eligible to undertake further studies in postgraduate coursework and research programs.

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Entrance requirements

Very Important: This plan is being phased out. 
  
BP284ASADD - Bachelor of Applied Science (Aviation) / Bachelor of Business plan has been discontinued and will no longer accept new students after Semester 2 2022.

Program entry requirements

Successful completion of an Australian Year 12 senior secondary certificate of education or equivalent.  

For information on international qualifications and corresponding entry requirements that are equivalent to Australian academic entry requirements, see the Country equivalents web page.

Prerequisites

Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) prerequisite units 3 and 4 — a study score of at least 25 in Mathematics (any), and a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or at least 25 in any other English.

English language requirements

A minimum IELTS (Academic module) overall score of 6.5, with no band below 6.0; or equivalent.   

For equivalents to English entry requirements, see the English equivalents web page.

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External accreditation and industry links

The Bachelor of Applied Science (Aviation) is not subject to external accreditation.

Students and graduates of the Bachelor of Business (Management) may be eligible to apply for membership of the Australian Institute of Management.

The School has expanding Australian and international links with the Aviation industry. These have grown out of relationships originally built around the School’s graduate programs in Aviation Management.

Key stakeholders in the aviation industry have participated in the original development of this program, and industry is playing a continuing role in ensuring that it remains relevant and graduates have strong career paths.

The School of Engineering and the School of Management both have Industry Advisory Committees which provide important links to industry. These committees provide feedback on the design and relevance of programs as well as information about the changing needs of industry. Membership of these committees includes, respectively, senior engineers and aviation industry practitioners, and senior executives from a number of major national companies and government and non-government organisations.

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Student expenses and charges in addition to fees

Once you are enrolled as a student in this program you will need to allow for expenses other than university tuition fees.  Additional expenses may relate to the purchase of lecture notes, textbooks, stationery, consumables such as printer paper, fees levied by commercial internet service providers for internet access outside of the university campus, and other relevant costs.

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Library, IT and specialist resources

Library resources and services

As a student enrolled in a program at RMIT University you can access the extensive services, facilities and study space provided by the Library. You can access books, journals and other course related materials, such as DVDs, newspapers and e-books. Through our document delivery service you can also request items from any library in the world.

Computers for study are available at every Library site, where you can access the Internet, myRMIT or Library e-resources. If you have a laptop you can access the RMIT University wireless network in the Library.

Library staff can show you how to find information for your assignments or you can work through web-based tutorials or use our online Ask a Librarian service.

The Library is continually expanding our electronic collections to make it easier for you to get the information you need when you need it. All RMIT University students have unlimited access to quality electronic resources such as, e-books, e-journals and newspapers.

For text and reference books, and journals relevant to Aviation Management refer to http://rmit.libguides.com/aerospace-engineering For text and reference books, and journals relevant to Business Management refer to http://rmit.libguides.com/businessmanagement

You can find more information on Library resources and services at: http://www.rmit.edu.au/library

Online learning tools and content

You can access online learning tools and content for your program and associated courses at myRMIT

Services for Students

RMIT University provides a wide range of resources and opportunities to assist your learning and wellbeing so you can achieve your study and career goals

Services are available face to face and online assisting with:

  • transition to tertiary study and learning
  • study skills, academic skills including literacy, mathematics and basic sciences if relevant
  • enabling assistance if you have a disability, long term medical condition or other form of disadvantage which may impact on your learning
  • career development and employment
  • living and wellbeing (including advice on health, housing and financial matters)
  • opportunities for scholarships, leadership and study abroad
  • opportunities for participating in arts, sport, recreation, fitness activities as well as student activism and university governance

We also offer a friendly and supportive environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.

You can find more information at www.rmit.edu.au/students

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