AIRPORT ADMINISTRATION PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
AVM303	AIRPORT ADMINISTRATION	5	3	3	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	English
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	Assist.Prof. ÇAĞLA TUĞBERK ARIKER
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	Aims to discuss the basic information about airline management by examining the basic concepts of airline management, the other actors that it affects and by which it is affected.
Contents of the Course Unit:	İnclude subjects such as Transport Concept, General Aviation and Air Transport, Basic Concepts Related to Air Transport Services, Current Status of Air Transportation in the World, Historical Development of Air Transport in Turkey, Current Status of Air Transport in Turkey, Post- Liberalization Air Transport, Factors Affecting Air Transport Growth ( Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Environmental Factors), Comparison of Transportation Sub-systems, Transportation Sub-systems in the World and in Our Country, the Use of Transportation Sub-systems.

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 of air management.
Explain the processes of airport operations.
Understand effects for airport management models and interactions.
Define airline companies and airport operations from a strategic perspective.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook	Introduction & Introduction to the course materials	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
2	Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook	Transport Concept, General Aviation and Air Transport, Basic Concepts Related to Air Transport Services	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
3	Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook	Historical Development of Air Transport in the World, Formation, Growth, Maturity, Liberalization processes of it	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
4	Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook	Current Status of Air Transportation in the World, Historical Development of Air Transport in Turkey, Current Status of Air Transportation in Turkey, Post- Liberalization Air Transport, Factors Affecting Air Transport Growth, (Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Environmental Factors)	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
5	Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook	Airline product, service processes in Air Transportation, Components of Air Transportation, Features of Air Transportation	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
6	Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook	Airline product, service processes in Air Transportation, Components of Air Transportation, Features of Air Transportation	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
7	Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook	Basic concepts in airline market, airline market, departmentalizing the airline market, airline market in terms of competition analysis, customers in Air Transportation market	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook	Basic business concepts, airport companies, demand in Air Transportation, Demand concept in general, factors effecting the airline demand	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
10	Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook	Demographic factors, geographic factors, economic factors, socio-cultural factors, features of components of airline products, features of other transportation choices, features of airline demand	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
11	Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook	Transportation system concept, basic elements of transportation system, objectives of transportation system, necessity and importance of transportation system, general features and benefits of transportation service	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
12	Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook	Comparison of Transportation Sub-systems, Transportation Sub-systems in the World and in our country, use of Transportation Sub-systems	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
13	Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook	Uni-system Transportation, Multi-system Transportation Intersystem Transportation, Combined Transportation, strengths of Combined Transportation, weaknesses of Combined Transportation	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
14	Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook	Choosing the Transportation Sub-systems in shipment, transportation type selection criteria, cost, speed, reliability, accountability, features of load, flexibility, easy Access according to the transportation type	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
15	Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook	Choosing the Transportation Sub-systems in shipment, transportation type selection criteria, cost, speed, reliability, accountability, features of load, flexibility, easy Access according to the transportation type	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Anadolu Üniversitesi yayını,Havaaalanı Yönetimi
Fernandes, E., & Pacheco, R. R. (2007). Airport management: a strategic approach. Transportation, 34(1), 129-142.
Belobaba, P., Odoni, A., & Barnhart, C. (Eds.). (2015). The global airline industry. John Wiley & Sons.
Cook, G. N., & Billig, B. G. (2017). Airline operations and management: a management textbook. Routledge.

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	Define the theories, concepts and principles of the basic and sub-fields of business.
2	Explain business functions and processes based on current scientific sources.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate internationally valid business cases with the theories and concepts of other social sciences.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explain the current events and facts in his / her field analytically and systematically based on advanced knowledge and skills he / she has.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use the theoretical and factual knowledge in business for occupational practices.
2	Solve individual and organizational problems in business life.
3	Use computer programs (SPSS, R, Excel, Stata) efficiently against the complex business problems.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Plan research and work using knowledge and skills gained in the field of business.
2	Organize the activities for organizational goals and purposes independently.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Criticize advanced knowledge and skills in the field with a critical approach.
2	Develop the existing knowledge and skills with a critical point of view under the impact of scientific, technological and current developments.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Express his/her knowledge, thoughts and solutions on business to related stakeholders in written and verbal ways.
2	Use the information and communication technology software and equipment required for business.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply the social, scientific, cultural and ethical values at the stages of collection of data, their implementation, interpretation and announcement of results in the field of business.
2	Relate the concepts of social rights, occupational safety, employee health, quality management and sustainability with the cases in business life.

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