International Programmes 2023/2024

Master of Aviation Management (AVIMA) Master of Aviation Management (AVIMA)

Technical University of Applied Sciences Wildau • Wildau

Degree
Master of Aviation Management
Teaching language
  • English
Languages

Courses are held in English (100%).

Full-time / part-time
  • part-time (study alongside work)
  • full-time
Programme duration
4 semesters
Beginning
Winter semester
Additional information on beginning, duration and mode of study

Full-time, in-person option possible (120 credit points)

Application deadline
  • Students holding a degree from a German university: 1 May – 30 June
  • Students holding a degree from an international university: 1 April – 31 May
Tuition fees per semester in EUR
2,750 EUR
Additional information on tuition fees

Tuition fees amount to 11,000 EUR for the entire part-time programme. The full-time programme costs 12,500 EUR. Tuition fees can be paid per semester.

Combined Master's degree / PhD programme
No
Joint degree / double degree programme
No
Description/content

The innovative Aviation Management Master's programme, offered since 2007, will provide you with all of the skills and qualifications that are necessary to boost your international career in different fields of aviation. The two-year, part-time study programme combines technical and operational know-how with broad management skills using state-of-the-art methods. Our lecturers—recognised experts—represent both academic institutions and leading companies in this industry. Due to excellent teaching and supervision, you will gain fundamental insight into the success factors in aviation and will have the opportunity to work on practical study projects of your own. Intensive seminar weeks will provide you with excellent supervision, while the study mode will allow you to combine work, family life, and studies.

The Aviation Management programme is designed for students with a Bachelor’s degree or a German "Diplom" degree in engineering or business and no less than one year of professional experience. Successful graduates will be well placed to work in the following fields: international airlines, airport authorities, air traffic control, manufacturing of aircraft and equipment, maintenance and service companies, and regulation of authorities on local, national, and international levels. Many of our graduates work for companies such as Lufthansa, Airbus, Siemens, and DHL.

Study blocks:

Business Administration and Management
Human Resource Management, Financial and Managerial Accounting, Corporate Finance, International Marketing, International Management, Supply Chain Management, International Law

Aviation Management
Principles of Civil Aviation, Aviation Engineering and Technologies, Civil Legal Framework of International Aviation, Air Traffic Management and Control Systems, Safety and Security, Airline Management, Airport Management, Manufacturers, Maintenance, Aviation and Society (Social Impacts of Aviation)

Management and Social Skills
Project Management, Leadership and Motivation, Negotiation and Presentation, Cross-Cultural Communication, Decision Making and Problem Solving Techniques

Course organisation

Part-time (two sessions of a two-week lecture period at the WIT per semester), supported by an e-learning platform
Full-time, in-person option possible (four sessions of two-week lecture periods per semester at the WIT)

A Diploma supplement will be issued
Yes
Integrated internships

Full-time option: compulsory internship in the third semester

Course-specific, integrated German language courses
No
Course-specific, integrated English language courses
No
Tuition fees per semester in EUR
2,750 EUR
Additional information on tuition fees

Tuition fees amount to 11,000 EUR for the entire part-time programme. The full-time programme costs 12,500 EUR. Tuition fees can be paid per semester.

Semester contribution

Included in tuition fees

Funding opportunities within the university
No
Academic admission requirements

University-level qualification in engineering or business (Bachelor's degree, German "Diplom" degree)

Language requirements
  • Level C1 CEFR: TOEFL (232 computer-based / 90 Internet-based) or equivalent test, such as IELTS (score 6.5) or Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)
  • No English language proficiency proof required for native speakers and students with a university degree from a study programme taught in English
Application deadline
  • Students holding a degree from a German university: 1 May – 30 June
  • Students holding a degree from an international university: 1 April – 31 May
Submit application to

https://www.uni-assist.de/en

  • Checklist for the procedure via the application portal
  • Application FAQs

Detailed application overview

Possibility of finding part-time employment

Due to the programme structure, students are able to work part-time or do an internship.

Accommodation

Finding suitable accommodation is an important part of your preparation for living and studying in Wildau. Here you can find an overview of the available options in Wildau and the surrounding area: https://en.th-wildau.de/university/central-facilities/centre-for-international-affairs/international-office/incomings/accommodation/.

Support for international students and doctoral candidates
  • Tutors
  • Specialist counselling
  • Visa matters
  • Support with registration procedures
General services and support for international students and doctoral candidates

An international and intercultural outlook shapes each working day at TH Wildau. Young people from over 60 countries from around the world study at our university. Almost one in five students come from abroad. TH Wildau also actively promotes international exchanges for students and researchers. It is for these reasons that the university cooperates with more than 75 partner universities around the world. We have contacts through our traditional partnerships in Europe as well as links to Asia, Latin America, the Arab world and Africa. Students have a wide range of attractive options for spending a semester or two studying or working abroad, for learning foreign languages and for interacting with other cultures.

Supervisor-student ratio
Small study groups

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