•   Introduction to Air Transport Management AVI002AS2AE-3004 12.01.2026-15.05.2026  5   (NONSTOP, ...) +-
    Learning objectives
    Student has ability to identify the change in airline industry and airline markets during the past century. Students is able to define aviation value chain and airline's main stakeholders. Student is able to distinguish diverse airline business models, partnerships and the density of partnerships. Student is able to interpret airline's basic key performance indicators.
    Starting level and linkage with other courses
    No previous knowledge about the aviation needed.
    Contents
    Growth and change in the airline industry?
    Air transport liberalization and different aviation markets?
    The growth of airline partnerships? from interline agreements to mergers
    Airline alliances?, what are advantages and disadvantages
    Characteristics and major airline business models?
    Measuring airline performance and basic KPI’s
    Assessment criteria
    Assessment criteria - grade 1
    The student can identify the changes in airline industry and airline markets during the past century. The student has a moderate level of knowledge how airline performance is measured. The student is able to distinguish diverse airline business models and partnerships. The student has moderate level of commitment to teamwork and contribution to outcomes. There is some recognition of challenges of the team and teamwork and suggestion for improvement in modest level. The student participates in the project planning, implementation and evaluation with a minimal input. The student is able to operate when the task and instructions are given and when aided by other students and the supervisors.
    Assessment criteria - grade 3
    The student can well identify the changes in airline industry and airline markets during the past century. The student has clear knowledge of how airline performance is measured. The student distinguishes well diverse airline business models and partnerships. The student identifies different roles in teamwork and practices these roles appropriately and actively. The student recognizes strengths and weaknesses of the team and has solution-oriented approach to challenges. The student takes an active part in the course’s projects and contributes actively to their success.
    Assessment criteria - grade 5
    The student has excellent knowledge of airline industry, its changes and markets during the past century. The student has excellent knowledge of how airline performance is measured. The student is in an excellent level in analyzing and evaluating diverse airline business models and partnerships. The student has excellent ability to take different roles in teamwork to advance goal achievement with a consideration to both organizational and individual goals. The student shows leadership skills in the course’s projects and contributes significantly to their success.
    Further information
    When the implementation type of the course is contact, online or blended it is required that the student is present during those teaching hours that are marked in the study schedule. If you are absent more than 25%, your grade will be lowered by one. If you are absent more than 50%, the course is failed.
    Teaching methods and instruction

    Virtual self-study learning.

    Learning material and recommended literature

    Air Transport Management – Strategic Management in the Airline Industry, Eyden Samunderu (2020). Paper book is available at Porvoo Campus library, and e-book at online library HH Finna.
    Aviation Industry related articles and statistics
    Peer reviewed articles from HH Finna
    Teacher's own materials

    Working life connections

    Aviation industry, airlines, and relevant organizations are linked with Introduction to Air Transport Management -virtual study module.

    Campus

    Porvoo Campus

    Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

    All assignments are returned by 13.12.2024.

    Teaching language

    English

    Internationality

    Aviation Business and Introduction to Air Transport Management are globally concerned topics. They both have huge importance internationally.

    Timing

    12.01.2026 - 15.05.2026

    Learning assignments

    Assignments and assessment will be informed with orientation video on Moodle which will be opened on 19.8.2024.

    Enrollment

    01.01.2024 - 01.01.2024

    Content scheduling

    Virtual self-study learning environment is open 19.8. - 13.12.2024.

    Groups
    • NONSTOP
    • AVOINAMK
    • ABEV3PCAVI
    • CAMPUSONLINE
    • ABE1PC2_OP
    • VIRTUAL
    • ABE2PC2_OP
    Alternative learning methods

    You can proceed in your studies also by

    - using recognition of prior learning (transfer crediting and demonstrations) or
    - using work-based learning during studies (Work & Study)

    For more information contact your teacher.

    Teachers

    Hanna Siltakorpi

    Seats

    20 - 150

    Degree Programme

    AVIBBA Aviation Business

    R&D proportion

    0.00 cr

    Virtual proportion

    5.00 cr

    Evaluation scale

    H-5