Bachelor of Aviation Management/Bachelor of Applied Innovation (Uncrewed Aircraft Systems)

About the course

This double degree combines aviation management with applied innovation, with a specialisation in uncrewed aircraft systems. You’ll build an understanding of aviation operations, safety and regulation alongside innovation methods for solving industry problems. The course is designed to develop management capability and practical innovation skills for emerging aviation technologies and evolving airspace needs in an undergraduate aviation discipline. The programme introduces business strategy, finance, marketing, and leadership foundations for commercial organisations.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles across aviation operations and the growing uncrewed aircraft sector, applying management and innovation skills to technology-led projects. Career paths may include aviation operations and planning, safety and compliance support, UAS program coordination, and roles with airlines, airports, regulators, government agencies or UAS service providers. This prepares you for professional work at bachelor level in aviation and innovation-focused environments. Preparing graduates for business analyst, management trainee, marketing, and operations entry-level roles.

Living Costs in Melbourne**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 15 - 20	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,583 - 2,094	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,207 - 1,596
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 9	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 240 - 318

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)