Aviation Management

🎓 Level: Second-cycle studies
🏫 Mode: Hybrid
⏳ Duration: 18 months
🇺🇸 Language: English

About the studies

The Master of Arts in Aviation Management is more than just a simple Management degree – it’s a ticket to a rewarding career in the fast-paced and globally connected world of aviation. It’ll help starting or propelling a career and broaden horizons by immersing in the dynamic curriculum that Lazarski University’s MA in Aviation Management program has to offer. On top of that the specialized curriculum in the field of Aviation Management the program is designed to open students the best career oportunities, especially if the student is looking to enrich knowledge and skills in the aviation industry following undergraduate studies. Every organization operating in the aviation sector – be it an airline, airport authority, governmental agency, or multinational corporation – requires adept managers to guide their operations to new heights. 

Through the Master of Arts in Aviation Management program at Lazarski University, students will acquire highly specialized skills being tailored to the unique demands and challenges of the Management and the aviation industry.

Advantages

Program

Subjects implemented as part of the specialization:

  • Business Law
  • Contemporary Management Concepts
  • Knowledge Management
  • Advanced Managerial Economics
  • Emerging Trends in HRM
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Corporate Social Responsibility
  • Sales Management and Business Negotiations
  • Risk Management
  • Startup Management
  • Enterprise Change Management
  • Restructuring and Bankruptcy
  • Advanced Strategic Management
  • Aviation Environment & Sustainability
  • Global Cargo Business
  • Interpersonal Communication Workshop
  • Airports Management
  • The Maintenance and MRO
  • The drone development and their role in aviation
  • Aviation Procurement
  • Air Traffic Management

The Aviation Management program is designed as the best possible mix of theoretical and practical approaches. It incorporates modules and assignments focused on fostering real-world knowledge and skills that are crucial for advanced management roles within the aviation sector.

The program is designed for: individuals who aspire to continue their education and have a particular interest in aviation, specialists who already have the experience and want to elevate or reorient their professional careers to top managerial position with aviation industry. It is also for potential managers in airline, airport, governmental agency and multinational corporation sector to develop their skills.

Master of Arts in Aviation Management guarantees a stable job in the future. Potential career paths:

  • Airline Manager: Run the daily operations of an airline, ensuring efficient, safe, and profitable operations.
  • Airport Operations Manager: Oversee all aspects of an airport’s operations, including safety protocols, facility maintenance, and customer service.
  • Aviation Consultant: Provide expert advice to organizations in the aviation industry on matters such as efficiency improvement, regulatory compliance, and strategic planning.
  • Air Traffic Control Manager: Manage the team that coordinates the movement of aircraft to maintain safe distances between them.
  • Aviation Safety Analyst: Ensure compliance with safety regulations and standards and analyze operational risks.
  • Aviation Marketing Manager: Develop and implement marketing strategies to promote an airline or aviation services.
  • Airline Revenue Manager: Implement pricing strategies to maximize profitability.
  • Aviation Regulatory Affairs Manager: Ensure compliance with aviation laws and regulations on a local, national, and international level.

  • What type of Diploma do I get?
    Upon successful completion of the program, you will earn a Master of Arts degree in Management with a specialization in Aviation. This degree is conferred by Lazarski University, a globally recognized and respected institution in both the academic and aviation sectors. The program is fully accredited by the Polish Ministry of Education and is recognized as a higher education diploma (magister).
  • Do I need to speak Polish to attend the course?
    No, you do not need to speak Polish. All courses are conducted in English. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in English, either through a valid certificate or by passing a language test. A minimum proficiency level of B2 is required.
  • How are you going to help me to look for an interesting position?
    To prepare you to grow your career you’ll have the following support:
    • Lecture on personal communication and career building.
    • Lecture from an HR specialised on the recruitment process.
    • An individual consultation with a recruitment specialist (60 min, during the 3rd Semester).
    • An individual consultation with the Aviation Management Program Director (60min, during the 2nd Semester).
    • Networking opportunity and access to Corporate Partners during the whole length of the program.
  • What level of English is required?
    A minimum English proficiency level of B2 is required. This can be demonstrated either through a valid certificate or by passing a language test.
  • Do I need to interrupt my professional activity?
    No, you do not need to leave your job. The program includes only one two-week in-person session in Warsaw per semester, making it feasible to continue working while studying.
  • Do I need to stay in Poland to study?
    No, you don’t need to move or stay in Poland. However, your attendance at three in-person sessions in Warsaw, Poland, is compulsory. These sessions are an integral part of the program and will be conducted at Lazarski University Campus. Each session lasts eleven working days (from Monday to next Friday, Saturday included) and is spaced out over the first three semesters, all within an 18-month timeframe.
  • Will the in-person sessions in Poland be available online?
    No, they’ll not be available online. Your presence in person is therefore mandatory.
  • Will the university assist with hotel and transportation?
    Yes, the university will provide hotel accommodation and transportation to and from the hotel and the university campus during the compulsory in person session in Poland.
  • Will you help me to get a visa?
    We will provide you with the necessary supporting documents to assist you in your visa application process. You can use a support of the Student Help Desk, which offers free assistance to students with immigration issues.
  • How many hours per month will I have to study?
    Outside of the in-person sessions, you should expect to dedicate a few hours every two weeks, typically on weekends.
  • What is the self-study module?
    The self-study module consists of pre-recorded lectures that you can access and review at your convenience throughout the semester.
  • Will there be any translation provided?
    No, as all courses are conducted in English, no translation of any document or lecture will be provided.
  • If I don’t have any English diploma, how can I check if my level of English is sufficient?
    If you do not have any English diploma, you may demonstrate language proficiency by passing the Lazarski University language test.

Testimonials

A word from a faculty member

sebastian mikosz

It’s my personal pleasure to welcome you to the Aviation Management Program.

Five years ago, Lazarski University decided to start offering specialized education in Aviation. Therefore, the University leadership has launched Lazarski Aviation Academy: a specialized division aiming at offering access to the best professor and the best industry knowledge. Thanks to that decision Lazarski University has become a European reference especially in Aviation Law but also in pilot’s training. It has managed to attract not only teachers but also aviation practitioners and of course aviation enthousiast, sharing their experience while being active managers and teachers at the same time.

Today building on that success we decided to add a full Master of Arts in Aviation Management Program as part of Lazarski Aviation Academy. This great Program will have it first launching edition in 2024 and we are all very keen warmly invite you to join the Master of Arts Aviation Management Program and become part of its success!

Sebastian Mikosz
Aviation Management Program Director

The Aviation Management specialization was created thanks to the cooperation of the Lazarski Aviation Academy with partners such as IATA, LOT Polish Airlines and PGL. During a two-year program, students take classes at Lazarski University in Warsaw, online and practical workshops with IATA experts in Geneva. They can also use our flight simulator free of charge and at any time and integrate during the many events that we organize for them, as well as have the opportunity to fly with an instructor on certified simulators. After graduation, the graduates of the Airline Management program will receive the Lazarski University diploma and the IATA certificate – the most recognizable document in the world that confirms their competence to work in the air transport market. 

PhD Anna Konert
Director of Lazarski Aviation Academy,
Dean of the Faculty of Law and Administration

Students and alumni feedback

I have always been interested in aviation, and my dream has always been to become a pilot. Unfortunately, for various reasons, I was unable to fulfill it, but my fascination with this subject remained. For this reason, I decided to study “Air Traffic Administration”. Specialization subjects provide a wide range of knowledge about aviation and are conducted in a variety of forms, which makes them more interesting. In addition, there are also meetings and talks with representatives of institutions related to aviation, where you can learn a lot of practical information, and this is what makes the studies interesting and gives many opportunities for development.

Krystian Stasiewicz
Student of Air Traffic Administration

Students and alumni feedback

Krystian Stasiewicz

I have always been interested in aviation, and my dream has always been to become a pilot. Unfortunately, for various reasons, I was unable to fulfill it, but my fascination with this subject remained. For this reason, I decided to study "Air Traffic Administration". Specialization subjects provide a wide range of knowledge about aviation and are conducted in a variety of forms, which makes them more interesting. In addition, there are also meetings and talks with representatives of institutions related to aviation, where you can learn a lot of practical information, and this is what makes the studies interesting and gives many opportunities for development.

Krystian Stasiewicz

student of Air Traffic Administration
Krystian Stasiewicz

I have always been interested in aviation, and my dream has always been to become a pilot. Unfortunately, for various reasons, I was unable to fulfill it, but my fascination with this subject remained. For this reason, I decided to study "Air Traffic Administration". Specialization subjects provide a wide range of knowledge about aviation and are conducted in a variety of forms, which makes them more interesting. In addition, there are also meetings and talks with representatives of institutions related to aviation, where you can learn a lot of practical information, and this is what makes the studies interesting and gives many opportunities for development.

Krystian Stasiewicz

student of Air Traffic Administration

Faculty

PhD.
Anna Konert

Director of Lazarski Aviation Academy, Dean of the Faculty of Law and Administration

Dr Eng.
Tomasz Balcerzak

Military pilot, former CEO of Eurolot Airlines, aviation industry expert

Wiesław Jedynak

Professional airline pilot, aircraft designer, aviation safety expert

PhD.
Agnieszka Kunert-Diallo

Chief Compliance Officer at PLL ‘Lot’, Head of Compliance Department at the Polish Aviation Group

Magdalena Jaworska

International transport policy expert, former President of the Polish Air Navigation Services Agency

Sebastian Mikosz

Dyrektor Programu Aviation Management

Dominik Wąż

lawyer, communication pilot

Anna Konert


Director of Lazarski Aviation Academy, Dean of the Faculty of Law and Administration

Anna Konert

PhD
Tomasz Balcerzak


Military pilot, former CEO of Eurolot Airlines, expert in the aviation industry

Tomasz Balcerzak

PhD
Mateusz Osiecki


International law specialist, editor of the portal “International Observer”

Mateusz Osiecki

PhD
Ewa Jasiuk


Advocate, expert in European and international aviation law

Ewa Jasiuk

PhD
Agnieszka Kunert-Diallo


Chief Compliance Officer at PLL “Lot”, Director of the Compliance Department at the Polish Aviation Group

Agnieszka Kunert-Diallo

PhD
Katarzyna Łuczak


Legal counsel at the Civil Aviation Authority

Katarzyna Łuczak

PhD
Anna Burchacińska-Mańko


Legal advisor specializing in aviation and tourism law

Anna Burchacińska-Mańko

Krystyna Marut


Legal advisor specializing in aviation and tourism law

Krystyna Marut

Edyta Michalak


Legal advisor specializing in aviation and tourism law

Edyta Michalak

Dominik Wąż


Lawyer, communication pilot

Dominik Wąż

Tuition

Tuition fees for the academic year 2024/2025

1 year 2 year
semester fee (€) 12 500 12 500

Admission

Check out how to apply.

Fill out the online application form.

Pay 17€ enrolment fee.*

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Payments in EUR:
Santander Bank Polska SA
Aleja Jana Pawła II 17, 00-854 Warszawa.
PL83 1910 1048 2209 0006 3981 0002
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