Graduate Certificate in Aviation Management
Course code O25
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Important
This course is not offered for study on-campus in Australia to international students with a student visa.
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About this Course
The Graduate Certificate in Aviation Management provides a flexible entry point into postgraduate aviation studies for professionals seeking to enhance their managerial capability in a rapidly evolving sector.
Designed for those working in operational, supervisory, or technical aviation roles, the course develops foundational knowledge in leadership, organisational behaviour, safety management, and strategic decision making.
Students gain an applied understanding of contemporary aviation challenges, including sustainability, regulatory change, digital transformation, and workforce development. The course is also a pathway to the Master of Aviation Management for applicants without a cognate bachelor’s degree, providing a scaffolded transition to advanced postgraduate study.
Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level
This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 8 Graduate Certificate Award.
Course code
O25Entry requirements
ECU admission and English language requirements apply.
See Course Entry for further information.
Admissions
Fees
See Fees and Scholarships for further information.
Availability & Campus
| Location | Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
|---|---|---|
| City Campus | ||
| Joondalup | PT | PT |
| South West | ||
| Sri Lanka | ||
| Online | PT | PT |
Course Entry
Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.
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The following course-specific admission requirements are mandatory and must be satisfied by all applicants. These requirements are in addition to or supersede the minimum requirements outlined within the Academic admission requirements band section below.
All applicants are required to have the following:
Bachelor's degree, or
Three years work experience at a supervisory or management level position^, or
500 hours of total flight time
^Relevant work experience constitutes Senior/Managerial positions to be approved by the Course Coordinator.Academic admission requirements (Band 6) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- Bachelor degree; or
- Equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience.
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English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0);
- Bachelor degree from a country specified on the English Proficiency Bands page;
- Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
- Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience; or
- Other tests, courses or programs defined on the English Proficiency Bands page.
Course Details
Semester availability
Semester 1: Study part-time at Joondalup or Online
Semester 2: Study part-time at Joondalup or Online
Course Structure
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For more detailed unit information for this course take a look at our Handbook. To organise your life for next semester visit the Teaching timetable.
Student handbookCourse notes
Course learning outcomes
- Apply aviation management theories and practices to address challenges in global aviation contexts, including planning and sustainability.
- Compose communication effectively, collaboratively, and professionally with diverse stakeholders, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives, using written, oral, and digital communication skills in diverse environments.
- Apply evidence-based solutions to aviation problems, integrating interdisciplinary knowledge.
Fees and Scholarships
Fees
Fees for this course have yet to be confirmed for the next calendar year and are scheduled to be available on the Course Fee Calculator from October.
Scholarships
ECU has a scholarship program that provides many opportunities each year to students undertaking studies here.
Find a scholarshipCareer Opportunities
Graduates may pursue roles such as: Airline or airport leadership roles, aviation safety manager/director, operations or compliance manager, aviation policy or regulatory advisor, aviation project manager, aviation consultant, research or analytical roles in government or industry
Possible future job titles
Aviation Manager, Airline Operations Manager, Airport Operations Manager, Aviation Safety Manager, Aviation Compliance Manager, Aviation Project Manager, Aviation Training Manager, Aviation Operations Supervisor, Aviation Consultant, Aviation Policy Advisor
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Quick guide to uni-speak
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The Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) is the national regulator of qualifications in the Australian education and training system. The AQF defines the essential characteristics, including the required learning outcomes, of the different types of qualifications issued across the higher education systems in Australia.
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ATAR is the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank, the primary criterion for entry into most undergraduate university courses in Australia. The ATAR is a percentile score which denotes a student's ranking relative to their state-wide peers upon completion of their secondary education.
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CRICOS is the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students. A CRICOS code is allocated to education institutions (like ECU) who are approved to recruit, enrol and deliver education to overseas students. Courses with a CRICOS code are available to international students who meet the entry requirements.
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A major, or unit set, is your chosen area of in-depth study in an undergraduate course. It usually involves 8 units of study, or one-third of the units in a 3-year degree. Talk to your Student Information Office if you need help choosing a major subject.
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Minors include between 4 and 6 study units in a specific discipline. Not all courses require you to complete a minor. Your minor subject doesn't appear on your printed degree (parchment), but is part of your academic transcript.
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If you're enrolled in 3 or more units in a semester this is considered full-time study. To complete most 3-year degrees studying full-time you'll need to complete 4 units per semester, i.e. 24 units over 3 years.
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If a course is available to study part-time you can generally expect it to take twice as long to complete as it would in full-time mode. Part-time students are enrolled in 1 or 2 units maximum per semester.
Note: International students who hold a student visa can only choose the full-time study option for our courses. This is to ensure the course is completed within the duration of the student visa.
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Most courses start in Semester 1 each year, usually in the last week of February. Some courses can be started in Semester 2 (we call this mid-year). There's a week of Orientation before each semester to help you get used to uni life.
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A lot of our courses start in Semester 2 each year, usually in the last week of July. We call this mid-year. There's a week of Orientation beforehand to help you get used to uni life.
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We use a points system to make it easier for you to understand your study progress. Most Bachelors degree study units are allocated 15 credit points. If you're studying a 3-year full-time degree you'll need to successfully complete 360 credit points - that's 24 units x 15 points per unit.
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These are compulsory units you have to successfully complete as part of your course.
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An elective is a unit you choose to study that counts towards your course requirements, but isn't compulsory. For some courses we recommend elective units. In some situations, a course coordinator may approve an elective unit as a replacement for a compulsory one.
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