Faculty of Social Sciences

Sagicor Cave Hill School of Business and Management

Postgraduate Programmes

Master of Science in Sustainable Air Transport and Aviation Management

Master of Science in Sustainable Air Transport and Aviation  Management

About the Programme

The MSc in Sustainable Air Transport and Aviation Management is designed to prepare a new generation of future-conscious professionals to lead and innovate within the global aviation industry. The programme supports the sustainable growth of air transport on national, regional, and international levels—through a deep understanding of the commercial, operational, and regulatory frameworks that shape modern aviation.

Students will gain a comprehensive grasp of how airports, airlines, and regulatory bodies operate, positioning them for leadership roles across the aviation ecosystem.

This programme will cover a variety of aviation management topics including global airline management, aviation law, flight operation management, air traffic management, airport operations and management, and aviation safety and security. Moreover, through interactive teaching methodologies and real-world engagement activities, the MSc in Sustainable Air Transport and Aviation Management integrates the aviation ecosystem with business awareness, strategic thinking, technical understanding, and operational application. As a result, it will help students develop the technical and non-technical abilities required to support a variety of air transportation and aerodrome operations
 

What Will I Study?

  •  Effective navigation of the field of international aviation business management.
  • The application of management principles to today's competitive airline industry.
  • Leadership and management roles in flight and non-flight positions in the aviation industry
  • Air transport management

Research

 

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities include:

  • Flight Operations Manager

  • First Officer / Co-Pilot

  • Sustainability Manager (Airline or Airport)

  • Environmental Compliance Officer (Aviation Sector)

  • Airline Route Planning Analyst

  • Airport Operations Manager

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

Blended (face-to-face and synchronously online)

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At a Glance

  • Degree Level: Postgraduate
  • Qualification: MSc
  • Duration: 24 mths Full-time

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Programme Details

Some of the courses you will cover are:

  • Leading and Managing People and Organisations
  • Introduction to the Air Transport Industry
  • Air Transport Operations Management
  • Aviation Economics
  • International Aviation Law
  • Sustainability in Global Aviation
  • 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

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 or a business subject such as management, finance, economics or marketing.
ii.
Three (3) years post degree work experience.

b.
Entry Requirements for Pass-Degreed Applicants
Students with pass degrees will be considered under the following conditions:
i.
they are currently working in aviation or in a business or management 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 SCHSBM 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 management. 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:
i.
Technical certificates or diplomas that can be assessed by The University of the West Indies.
ii.
Five years’ experience in aviation or a business or management related field at a Supervisory or higher level.
iii.
Success at an interview conducted by a selected panel determined by the Campus Committee of Graduate Studies and the SCHSBM.
iv.
Two strong letters of recommendation.