Faculty of Social Sciences

Sagicor Cave Hill School of Business and Management

Postgraduate Programmes

Master of Science in Aviation and Airline Business Analytics with a Commercial Pilot Licence (Blended)

Master of Science in Aviation and Airline Business Analytics  with a Commercial Pilot Licence (Blended)

About the Programme

The MSc in Aviation and Airline Business Analytics with a Commercial Pilot License will prepare students for leadership positions in the aviation sector by integrating the science of data management with practical real-world aviation business challenges. It will explore how airlines, airports, aircraft manufacturers and aviation businesses use business analytics to enhance revenue management, fleet and crew management, customer relationship and supplier management, fuel optimisation, route expansion and airport services among other crucial operations. In an era where aviation decision-making is increasingly driven by data, the MSc in Aviation and Airline Business Analytics with a Commercial Pilot License will examine how to bridge the gap between data analysis and successful decision implementation. The programme’s curriculum is designed to meet the aviation industry’s increasing need for professionals with sophisticated data analytics capabilities.

Students desirous of pursuing the MSc in Aviation and Airline Business Analytics only, have the option of completing the degree without pursuing the Commercial Pilot Licence—without completing the ground school or flight training component of the programme

What Will I Study?

  • Analysis of aviation big data across the Caribbean and global aviation industry.
  • Real-world aviation data to address and solve real industry challenges.
  • Leadership and management roles in flight and non-flight positions in the aviation industry
  • Analysis of aviation big data across the Caribbean and global aviation industry.
  • How to collect, process, interpret and visualise data acrossthe various aviation operations

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Career Opportunities

Career opportunities include:

  • Commercial Pilot with strategic business acumen

  • Flight Operations Manager

  • Airline Route Analyst

  • Aviation Data Scientist

  • Aviation Safety & Risk Analyst

  • Fleet and Crew Planning Analyst

Apply now if these career paths interest you!

We accept applications from November 1 to May 31. However, expressions of interest are accepted throughout the year.

Why Study in Barbados

Save thousands on your education while living in paradise! Cave Hill Campus offers affordable tuition while delivering a world class education. We welcome local, international and regional students.

Whether you’re looking to command the cockpit or drive data-informed decisions in airline strategy, this MSc programme offers a flexible, future-focused learning experience designed to deliver maximum impact for your career.

Start your journey today and achieve the best return on your investment in yourself!

Additional Information

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At a Glance

  • Degree Level: Postgraduate
  • Qualification: MSc
  • Duration: 24 mths Full-time Academic Programme + 9 – 12 months Flight Training

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Programme Details

Some of the courses you will cover are:

  • Introduction to Business Analytics
  • Computer Simulation
  • Database Design and Management
  • Data Mining- Supervised and Unsupervised Learning
  • Deep Learning
  • Information Systems (IS) and Business Analytics in Air Transportation
  • Air Transport Operations Management

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Our tuition is internationally competitive and we offer scholarships, financial aid and payment plans to make university education available to our students. Please click here for details on financing options.  

Programme Fees (as at March 2024) =

  • Tuition fee US $17,500.00 – Payable to the SCHSBM
  • Ground School Training Programme US $16,800.00 – Payable to the SCHSBM
  • Flight School Training Programme US $92,275.00 – Payable to CAE

University Registration Fees 

These fees are as follows:

Amenities Fees – US $480.00

Guild Fees – US $60.00

ID Card (One time Fee)

(First Year Only) – US $15.00

Please note that fees may be adjusted at any time

a.
Entry Requirements for Degreed Applicants
Applicants under this category should have:
i.
A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a university or college acceptable to the University of the West Indies, with at least a GPA of 2.5.

Students are expected to have a good grounding in aviation and a business or information technology-related subject such as business analytics, finance, economics, marketing, or computer science.
ii.
Three (3) years post degree work experience.
b. Entry Requirements for Pass-Degreed Applicants
Students with passe degrees will be considered under the following conditions:
i.
they are currently working in the aviation industry, computer science or information technology related field, and
ii.
they are successful at an interview conducted by the entrance committee within the School.
iii.
Three (3) years of post-degree work experience
c. Entry Requirements for Non-Degreed Applicants
The SCHSB is considering opening its doors to a restricted number of individuals without degrees, who are working in the private sector and have a desire to obtain advanced training in Aviation and Airline Business Analytics. It is expected that the number of students entering the programme through this route would be highly restricted and should represent no more than 25 percent of the cohort in any given year. Students entering through this route will be required to undertake a preliminary year of study. The entry criteria for these students would therefore be:
iii.
Technical certificates or diplomas that can be assessed by the University of the West Indies.
iv.
Five years’ experience in the aviation industry or in an information technology, computer science, business or management-related field at a Supervisory or higher level.
v.
They are successful at an interview conducted by a selected panel determined by the Campus Committee of Graduate Studies and the SCHSBM.
vi.
Two strong letters of recommendation.

 

Applicants must also satisfy the following admission requirements to undergo training at CAE:

  1. Admission Requirements
    •  Candidates must be able to legally live and work in at least one of the following CARICOM member states:
      • Montserrat
      • Belize
      • Haiti
      • Surinam
      • Guyana
      • Saint Kitts and Nevis
      • Dominica
      • Antigua and Barbuda
      • Grenada
      • Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
      • Saint Lucia
      • Bahamas
      • Trinidad and Tobago
      • Jamaica
      • Dominican Republic
      • Barbados

*Candidates from countries other than those listed above may be admitted subject to the discretion of the Parties.

  • Minimum Age: 18 years old at the start date of the programme
  • Education: Equivalent to UWI’s minimum matriculation requirements
  • Physical & Medical Requirements: Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a Category 1 Medical Certificate issued by the Barbados Civil Aviation Department (BCAD) and the FAA
  • Language Skills: Fluency in English, both written & spoken; a minimum of ICAO level 4 English Language proficiency

      2. Candidate Screening

The Candidates will submit applications via UWI’s regular application portals and process. CAE will screen all applications against the Eligibility Criteria specified above. Candidates that meet the Eligibility Criteria will be invited to undergo an Aptitude Assessment.

      3. Aptitude Assessment

CAE will utilize the ADAPT test as an aptitude assessment tool. The objective of ADAPT is to identify suitable and trainable Trainees for the Course. CAE will charge each Candidate an assessment fee.
The ADAPT test will at a minimum include:

  • Advanced Personality Questionnaire (APQ) – to provide insight into a person's values, motivation, attitude and behaviour
  • Cognitive Test – working memory, general math and physics, perceptual speed and accuracy and spatial relationship reasoning
  • FAST – a multi-tasking and learning assessment made up of physical, cognitive and situational elements
  • Math – an academic test, aligned to an 18+ educational level of mathematics; equivalent to the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE)
  • Physics – an academic test, aligned to an 18+ educational level of physics

      4. Trainee Selection

On completion of the ADAPT test CAE will provide Candidate reports to the other Parties, as well as a recommendation on which Candidates should be selected as Trainees. The Parties will mutually make the final selection of Trainees, taking into account the ADAPT results, as well as other relevant data which may be provided as part of the application process. For the avoidance of doubt, Candidates who are not selected to become Trainees for the Course, may continue to be eligible for acceptance into other courses and programmes provided by UWI.