STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT IN AVIATION PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
HYM323	STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT IN AVIATION	5	3	3	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assoc.Prof. SARP BAĞCAN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to discuss the theoretical knowledge about strategic management in aviation and to develop a strategic perspective.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include the subjects such as definition of Strategic Management, Strategic Management Process in Aviation, SWOT Analysis in Aviation, System Approach in Aviation, Aviation Competition Factors and Strategy, Strategic Benefit and Portfolio Analysis Techniques in Aviation, Strategic Alternative Types in Aviation, Strategic Positioning in Aviation, Global Strategies in Aviation, Aviation Competitiveness and Differentiation.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Identify the basic concepts related to Strategic Management in aviation.
Explain the stages of Strategic Management in aviation.
Classify strategy alternatives in aviation.
Do a SWOT analysis related to aviation.
Compare the competition factors with strategies in aviation.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	READING	Basic concepts of Strategic Management in aviation	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
2	READING	definition of Strategic Management, Strategic Management Process in Aviation	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
3	READING	Phases of Strategic Management Process	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
4	READING	SWOT Analysis in Aviation I	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
5	READING	SWOT Analysis in Aviation II	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
6	READING	System Approach in Aviation	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
7	READING	Strategic Benefit and Portfolio Analysis Techniques in Aviation	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	READING	Strategic Benefit and Portfolio Analysis Techniques in Aviation	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
10	READING	Strategic Alternative Types in Aviation; Growth Strategies; Slow Growth Strategies; Saving Strategies; Combined Strategies	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
11	READING	Strategic Positioning in Aviation	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
12	READING	Global Strategies in Aviation	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
13	READING	Aviation Competitiveness Factors and Strategies	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
14	READING	Aviation Competitiveness and Differentiation	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
15	READING	General Evaluation in Strategic Management in Aviation	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Doganis, R. (2006), The Airline Business, Second Edition, Routledge
KANBUR, E., & KARAKAVUZ, H. (2017). Stratejik Yonetim Kapsaminda Kuresel Havayolu Isbirliklerinin SWOT Analizi. Journal of Aviation, 1(2), 74-86.
YAHŞİ, F. (2018). YÖNETİM VE STRATEJİ: 101 Teori ve Yaklaşım KİTABINA DAİR. Journal of Süleyman Demirel University Institute of Social Sciences Year, 2(31), 483-488.
Baum, H., & Auerbach, S. (2017). Strategic management in the aviation industry. Taylor & Francis.
Samunderu, E. (2019). Air transport management: Strategic management in the airline industry. Kogan Page Publishers.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Describe basic communication theories with the knowledge gained in public relations and publicity.
2	List the main features of communication in items.
3	Interpret the basic characteristics of communication and create a creative solution to ensure reconciliation in an existing communication problem.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use the basic information in the field of Public Relations and Publicity in interdisciplinary studies.
2	Evaluate the knowledge related to social and natural sciences and produce projects in professional life.
3	Tell the basic concepts of public relations and advertising in detail.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Analyze and evaluate social events at national and international level in the light of current debates.
2	Use the leadership, communication and presentation skills in occupational events.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Follow the innovations in the field of communication and important written and oral communication tools related to the field.
2	Write press releases for the purpose of introducing the institution he/she works at or owns.
3	Create communication programs within the public relations and advertising campaign.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use published domestic and foreign data sources related to public relations and advertising in the field of communication and communication area in his / her own works such as articles and projects.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluate the planning processes of past communication programs, public relations and advertising practices.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use communication techniques in the right place, environment and time.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Plan communication programs in the awareness of ethical values in the professional work.

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	13	2	26
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	2	15	30
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	2	13	26
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	33	0	126