CRISIS AND RISK MANAGEMENT IN AVIATION PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
HYN507	CRISIS AND RISK MANAGEMENT IN AVIATION	1	3	3	6

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	MASTER'S DEGREE, TYY: + 7.Level, EQF-LLL: 7.Level, QF-EHEA: Second Cycle
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. SEDA MUMLU KARANFİL
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assoc.Prof. MUSTAFA ASLAN
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The main objective of the course is to ensure that students are proficient in the critical factors of risk and crisis management in airlines, capable of assuming the necessary responsibilities and management roles, able to provide internal control and auditing in line with corporate culture, and capable of setting risk and crisis strategic objectives in accordance with the required international safety rules and procedures to make the right decisions at the right time.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The content of the course comprises the identification of all historically defined or future predictable types of risks, sources, and principles in the aviation sector in accordance with legal and authorized organizations' instructions. It involves examining preventive measures against risks and crises compatible with organizational culture through internal audits and controls, along with scenarios, introducing the reporting system, mastery of safety concepts, and explaining the integration knowledge management system for the professional execution of risk and crisis management.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Defines basic and contemporary risk and crisis management concepts.
Understand and be able to apply risk and crisis management to businesses in the aviation sector.
Explain and discuss risk and crisis management.
Explain and question contemporary risk and crisis management concepts.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Book Reading	Introduction, topics, program	Lecture, Q&A, Discussion Method
2	Book Reading	Concepts of risk, crisis, risk management, crisis management	Lecture, Q&A, Discussion Method
3	Book Reading	Overview of risk and crisis management practices	Lecture, Q&A, Discussion Method
4	Book Reading	Strategic, social, economic and global dimensions of risk management; Relationship of risk management with managerial approaches (strategic management, reputation management, corporate sustainability, stakeholder management, financial management, corporate governance, public relations, marketing, etc.)	Lecture, Q&A, Discussion Method
5	Book Reading	Strategic, social, economic and global dimensions of crisis management; Relationship of crisis management with managerial approaches (strategic management, reputation management, corporate sustainability, financial management, corporate governance, public relations, marketing, etc.)	Lecture, Q&A, Discussion Method
6	Book Reading	Risk management process	Lecture, Q&A, Discussion Method
7	Book Reading	Risk management process	Lecture, Q&A, Discussion Method
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Book Reading	Risk management methods and techniques	Lecture, Q&A, Discussion Method
10	Book Reading	Crisis management process, methods and techniques	Lecture, Q&A, Discussion Method
11	Book Reading	Crisis management and public relations	Lecture, Q&A, Discussion Method
12	Book Reading	Stakeholder relations in times of crisis	Lecture, Q&A, Discussion Method
13	Book Reading	Examples from international companies	Lecture, Q&A, Discussion Method
14	Book Reading	Case studies: Crisis management in Turkey	Lecture, Q&A, Discussion Method
15	Book Reading	Case studies: Crisis management in Turkey	Lecture, Q&A, Discussion Method
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Rowntree, G. A. (2024). Fundamentals of Aviation Crisis and Emergency Management. Taylor & Francis.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method
Mid-Term Exam	1	50
Final Exam	1	50
TOTAL	2	100

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explain the historical development process of Aviation Management				3
2	Use computer programs related to Aviation Transportation			2
3	Define basic concepts related with aviation management.					4

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate the information and facts in the field with other social sciences such as law, sociology, philosophy and history.			2
2	Classify the relationship between the basic functions of the business and the interactions between these functions.						5
3	Apply knowledge and skills related to his / her field by considering the legal aspect of occupational health and safety.						5
4	Explain the concepts of entrepreneurship and innovation with the field.		1

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Manage operational activities related to the airline.	0
2	Gain lifelong learning skills and use knowledge of the field in the business life with the awareness of social responsibility.				3

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Prepare written agreements with relevant institutions in accordance with the legislation.				3
2	Perform the theoretical and practical knowledge related to the field with appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques in business life.				3
3	Cooperate with stakeholders related to air transport.			2
4	Develop the modern techniques and tools necessary for applications related to the field.					4
5	Manage all phases from planning to implementation of aviation operations as a member of a team.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Execute a study in his/her field independently.			2
2	Decide as an individual or a team member to solve the problems encountered in applications related to the field.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluate advanced knowledge and skills in his/her field with a critical approach.					4
2	Apply activities to improve his/her performance and his / her responsibility in line with the learning objectives by determining the learning needs.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Communicate with people and institutions related to the field in writing and verbally.				3
2	Explain his/her thoughts on the issues related to the field and suggestions for solutions to the problems by the related departments by using supporting quantitative and qualitative data.				3
3	Organize projects and activities for the social environment with social responsibility consciousness and to be able to apply those.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Manage airports and terminal operations efficiently using aviation and business information.					4

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	13	2	26
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	46	0	152