AIRLINE MANAGEMENT AND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
SHE259	AIRLINE MANAGEMENT AND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES	3	2	2	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	English
Level of the Course Unit :	ASSOCIATE DEGREE, TYY: + 5.Level, EQF-LLL: 5.Level, QF-EHEA: Short Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Lecturer AHMET BURAK TURGUT
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. DEMET ÖZCAN BİÇİCİ
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to provide basic knowledge and skills in airline operations and fleet planning. Students gain in-depth knowledge on topics such as airline financial management, revenue optimization, fleet strategies and environmental sustainability.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The course covers topics such as financial management processes of the airline sector, revenue management, aircraft selection, fleet planning and financial risk management. Students gain a broad perspective on the sector by learning strategic management and sustainability practices used in modern airline operations.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

Learn the basic principles of airline financial management and understand how to use this information in operational decision processes. Understand revenue management and fleet planning strategies and evaluate the effects of these strategies on airline companies. Understand aircraft selection criteria and fleet optimization processes, and understand the importance of these processes in efficiency and cost control. Learn environmental sustainability and financial risk management and evaluate their role in airline operations. • Understands the impact of technology and data analytics on fleet planning and how to use these elements in modern airline operations.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Weekly Reading	Introduction to Aviation Management, History of Aviation	Presentation, Lecture, Q&A
2	Weekly Reading	Important Regulations governing corporate aviation, Operational Criterias	Presentation, Lecture, Q&A
3	Weekly Reading	Airline Management, Organizational Structure of Airline, Positions in Flight, Types of Flight	Presentation, Lecture, Q&A
4	Weekly Reading	Business Aviation Maintenance	Presentation, Lecture, Q&A
5	Weekly Reading	Standart Operating Procedures; Handling the passengers, luggages, the aircraft on the ground; Rump duties	Presentation, Lecture, Q&A
6	Weekly Reading	Air traffic management	Presentation, Lecture, Q&A
7	Weekly Reading	Airport Planning	Presentation, Lecture, Q&A
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Weekly Reading	International Operations	Presentation, Lecture, Q&A
10	Weekly Reading	Airport safety and security management	Presentation, Lecture, Q&A
11	Weekly Reading	Air cargo management	Presentation, Lecture, Q&A
12	Weekly Reading	Budget and Capital Management, Airport and Airline finance and commercial management	Presentation, Lecture, Q&A
13	Weekly Reading	Marketing in Aviation	Presentation, Lecture, Q&A
14	Weekly Reading	Aircraft Acquisition	Presentation, Lecture, Q&A
15	Weekly Reading	Hub development strategy and general Review	Presentation, Lecture, Q&A
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
ICAO, IATA, AIRLINE Web Sites

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	Teamwork skills			2
2	Teamwork skills			2
3	Ability to identify and solve problems in professional practice			2
4	Ability to identify and solve problems in professional practice			2

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Awareness of professional ethics and responsibility					4
2	Awareness of professional ethics and responsibility					4
3	Ability to use theoretical knowledge in practice				3
4	Ability to use theoretical knowledge in practice				3

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to understand, adopt and apply social cultural and social responsibilities					4
2	Ability to understand, adopt and apply social cultural and social responsibilities					4
3	Ability to manage a process to meet requirements				3
4	Ability to manage a process to meet requirements				3

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning and the ability to realize it			2
2	The awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning and the ability to realize it			2
3	To be able to have knowledge about sectoral problems					4
4	To be able to have knowledge about sectoral problems					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to understand and apply professional legislation			2
2	Ability to understand and apply professional legislation			2
3	Ability to communicate in a foreign language						5
4	Ability to communicate in a foreign language						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to use information and communication technology tools and other professional tools and techniques			2
2	Ability to use information and communication technology tools and other professional tools and techniques			2
3	Ability to plan and implement professional processes			2
4	Ability to plan and implement professional processes			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to communicate effectively					4
2	Ability to communicate effectively					4
3	Professional self-confidence skills					4
4	Professional self-confidence skills					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Entrepreneurship skills					4
2	Entrepreneurship skills					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	2	28
Preliminary & Further Study	0	0	0
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	14	2	28
Project Work	8	2	16
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	14	2	28
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	14	2	28
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	0	0	0
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	66	0	130