Cardiff Metropolitan University is partnering with a US university and an airport to deliver a new aviation management degree.
The BA (Hons) aviation management programme is being delivered alongside Cardiff Airport and Florida-based Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
Students on the full-time three-year course will study latest aviation management theories, systems and practices to ensure meaningful employment in the industry.
The course, which is currently accepting applications via UCAS, will also provide understanding of all aspects of aviation law, aviation strategic management, aerospace safety, airline management and employment issues relating to the industry.
Cardiff Met students will benefit from a close working relationship with staff at Cardiff Airport. Work experience modules will enable students to take part in focused work placements in a variety of areas and there will also be opportunities to create bespoke research projects.
Embry-Riddle teaches over 22,000 students online at more than 110 campuses – offering Cardiff Met students the opportunity to engage and collaborate with students globally.
The degree will have focus on employability, with networking opportunities existing with both Cardiff Airport and Embry-Riddle.
Vice chancellor of Cardiff Met, Professor Cara Aitchison said: “Cardiff Met delivers a wide range of the highest-quality undergraduate degrees in an environment that offers small class sizes, high levels of class contact and extensive industry contact and support enabling students to achieve their full potential. We are delighted to work alongside Cardiff Airport and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University to add the aviation management degree to our extensive portfolio of courses that respond to student demand and employer need and which lead to meaningful graduate employment.”
Chief executive of Cardiff Airport, Spencer Birns said: “We are very excited to be part of this unique programme. We firmly believe that investing in future talent is the best way to develop our teams and learn from partnerships with a long-term approach. This new degree programme helps to further enhance Wales as a go-to destination for aviation and aerospace studies. With the new aviation management degree now available in Cardiff, we look forward to helping many students through the partnership.”
Chancellor of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University , Dr John R Watret, said: “This opportunity to partner with Cardiff Met and Cardiff Airport provides a unique platform to engage students who are actively working toward careers in aviation management. The combined knowledge between our three entities will provide these students with a clear path to success and, moreover, a greater opportunity to positively impact the aviation and aerospace industry.”
Vice chancellor of campus operations at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, William Muldoon, added: “This academic partnership provides exciting educational and skill-enhancing opportunities to the people and workforce of Wales, reinforcing its credentials as a premiere aviation and aerospace centre of excellence.”
Economy Minister Vaughan Gething said: “I’m delighted the Welsh Government has been able to play an instrumental role in bringing this prestigious degree to Wales.
“We have a world-class aviation and aerospace sector here, and this exciting study programme will further enhance that reputation.
“It will also help develop management talent for the sector, supporting the ambitions of our Young Person’s Guarantee in providing avenues into high-value employment."
