Bachelor of Aviation (Management)

About the course

The Bachelor of Aviation (Management) at UNSW Sydney prepares you for leadership roles across the aviation industry. You’ll build business and management capability with an aviation focus, covering operations, safety, regulation and planning in a global context. The degree is designed for students seeking an aviation career beyond the cockpit, combining industry-relevant knowledge with professional skills for the aviation sector at bachelor level. The programme introduces business strategy, finance, marketing, and leadership foundations for commercial organisations.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue careers across airlines, airports, aviation regulators and service providers. Typical pathways include aviation operations and planning, airport and airline management, safety and compliance, service delivery and business development roles. The degree supports progression into graduate programs and entry-level professional positions that connect commercial decision-making with the operational and regulatory environment of aviation at bachelor level. Preparing graduates for business analyst, management trainee, marketing, and operations entry-level roles.

Living Costs in Sydney**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)