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Advanced Studies in Aviation Management

IATA and the University of Geneva have partnered to offer a new executive degree program tailored for aviation professionals. The program, launched in 2010 combines academic excellence of HEC Geneva with highly practical and timely IATA content. Spanning the full scope of aviation business issues, it offers a unique opportunity to gain specialized training and full academic credit.

     

Three options for earning ECTS credits

  • Executive certificates for individual three-day courses –  3 credits
  • University of Geneva Aviation Management Program – 6 modules of 2 courses each for 36 credits
  • Executive MBA specialized in Aviation Management – 18 modules for 90 credits (including 18 credits for the MBA project)

Which option to choose (pdf)

Delivery methods

Courses will take place both at the University of Geneva and IATA premises and will be jointly conducted by IATA instructors and university professors. Scheduled according to the university’s established academic calendar, the three-day courses have been paired into six modules to better accommodate students travelling to Geneva.

Registration and Fees 

  • Executive certificates for individual three-day courses - USD 2,500 per course. Registration form is available on course pages and must be received no later than 21 days prior to the course start date
  • University of Geneva Aviation Management Program - CHF 18,000 for 6 modules of 2 courses each. Apply for our next intake until March 15th and receive a scholarship of CHF 1,800. You can also validate previously taken IATA courses towards the University of Geneva Aviation Management degree. Conditions apply.
  • Executive MBA specialized in Aviation Management - CHF 30,900 for 18 modules. Please note that admission to the University of Geneva Aviation Management Program does not grant admission to the Executive MBA program. A separate application must be filed. For information specific to the MBA application procedure, visit the University of Geneva MBA website.

Contact Information

For more information about executive certificates, Aviation Management Program and the Executive MBA please fill out the request form.

Aviation Management Program Modules

All current and previous students of the program can obtain the Aviation Management Professional Certification (AvMP) at no further cost.

News Brief

IATA and the University of Geneva Join Forces - First Executive MBA in Aviation Management in Switzerland
Testimonials


Hasan Al Hammadi
Senior Vice President Executive Affairs, Etihad Airways
 

The program is an excellent umbrella for any individual at any given level in the industry. It gives high value based upon industry best practices, which is conveyed through the facilitators and participants alike. As much experience as we may possess there is always room to learn from each other, and this program has not only facilitated that exchange of knowledge, but has also been an ‘eye opener’ for all of us.



Qihua Lin
Senior Aeronautical Charts Specialist, Lufthansa Systems Flight Nav AG

This program has broadened my horizons into the various aspects of the aviation industry. New concepts were learnt and old concepts reinforced. The rich mixture of students from various backgrounds ensures that the teaching is not dominated by only the lecturer, but enables the students to learn from one and other. Also, it provides students with the opportunity of expanding their networks with people within the aviation industry - from all corners of the world. Furthermore, the Diploma is credited towards my Executive MBA at the University of Geneva. I would definitely recommend this course to anyone who seeks personal enrichment.



Roland Hans
Aerospace Business Development, TTTech
 

The program provides both academic foundation and industry expertise useful for a management career in aviation. I very much enjoy the cosmopolitan atmosphere, which is prevalent during the courses. My classmates come from four continents and share their valuable aviation experience during class debates. Some friendships will outlast the program duration.

Sabrina Weber
Air Transportation Specialist, DERTOUR GmbH & Co. KG

On one hand participation in this program provides us with theoretical knowledge from the IATA instructors and university professors. On the other hand, my classmates originate from different countries and continents with different professional backgrounds, and therefore we are additionally learning from each other´s experiences and real business situations in an international setting. This program definitely requires your full engagement and many efforts but it is a worthwhile investment in your future.

Giulio Leucci
Head of Development FCO North - Turin International Airport

The program offers an in depth preparation for people involved in civil aviation industry fields. The combination of high quality instructors and diversity of backgrounds among the students makes class both stimulating and valuable. Moreover, the combination of IATA's professional environment and the academic leadership of the University of Geneva gives the program a unique advantage. Finally, having been selected to complete the full MBA program, I feel that this course of studies will allow me to reach the highest level of competency in managing the airport business.

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