It is clear form recent worldwide surveys of university management education that there is an urgent need for industry specific graduate management programs designed for the unique global problems of individual industries. This is particularly true of the aviation industry. The objective of the IATA - Concordia University International Aviation MBA Program is to provide aviation industry mangers with the management tools, principles and techniques to enable them to successfully compete in a complex, modern and fiercely competitive international aviation environment.
Participants first study essential business management subjects, all set within an aviation context.
Once completed, participants take courses specifically designed for aviation management students. These aviation specific courses are taught by senior academics and top industry experts and meet the particular needs of the international aviation industry. The International Aviation MBA Program, which consists of 18 courses, is designed to be completed in one year under the full time MBA format, and in two years under the Global AMBA format. English is the language of instruction although students are allowed to write exams and major research papers in French. To complete the requirements for graduation, candidates are required to complete 57 credits.