Sustainable Aviation Environment (5 cr)

Objectives (course unit)

During this course the student will learn the basics of sustainability, how the aviation industry works and what kind of business models form the industry. The student will learn about the aviation ecosystem and the megatrends, history and the law, rules and regulation, airlines, air cargo, airports, ground services, air navigation service providers and other stakeholders.

Content (course unit)

Basics of sustainability, business analysis tools, ecosystem and megatreds. Aviation history and the law, rules and regulation. Airlines, air cargo, airports, ground services, air navigation service providers and other stakeholders.

Prerequisites (course unit)

No previous knowledge about the aviation needed.

Exam schedules

To be announced during the lectures, if applicable.

Assessment scale

H-5

Teaching methods

The module consists of the introduction to the sustainability themes, and analysis of the operational environment and the stakeholders within the aviation industry. Basics of macro and microeconomics, ecosystem and megatrends are discussed. This is ia virtual course. All the lectures and other materials can be found in the course Moodle page. The same applies to the assignments. More details can be found at the course Moodle page. If students have acquired the required competence in previous work tasks, recreational activities or in other studies, they can show the competence with a demonstration and progress faster through their studies. More information can be asked from the instructor.

Learning materials

The learning materials can be for example: Books on the content topics E-books and online articles Online tutorials Companies’ web-portals Industry related reports and statistics Relevant media, news agencies, quality press, etc.

Student workload

The module consists of the analysis of the operational environment and the stakeholders within the aviation industry, Basics of macro and microeconomics are discussed as well as the ecosystem and the megatrends. Sustainability aspect goes through the sessions. The assignments and the schedule will be announced in Moodle.

Content scheduling

The course will be open in Moodle in the beginning of the 3rd period and close at the end of 4rd period. During that time the student can study the topics and complete the assignments whenever he/she wants to. More information for the students about the sessions and the assignments will be announced in Moodle.

Completion alternatives

If students have acquired the required competence in previous work tasks, recreational activities or in other studies, they can show the competence with a demonstration and progress faster through their studies. More information can be asked from the instructor.

Practical training and working life cooperation

Industry related lecturers and/or assignments with a focus at different companies and organisations.

International connections

International scope: international learning materials.

Further information

Grade 1/5 The student is aware about the roles of main stakeholders in global aviation environment. The student can analyse major macroeconomic trends in global aviation and show knowledge of history of aviation industry across the globe. The student can discuss the legal environment and the technological progress of the industry. The student can analyze relevant aviation topics and can relate to the current situation in aviation. The student is able to use aviation terminology correctly. Grade 3/5 The student is knowledgeable of the roles of main stakeholders in global aviation environment. The student is able to competently analyse major macroeconomic trends in global aviation and show reliable knowledge of history of aviation industry across the globe. The student can discuss competently about the legal environment and the technological progress of the industry. The student can analyze relevant aviation topics and can competently analyse the current situation in aviation. The student is able to use a wide range of aviation terminology correctly. Grade 5/5 The student is an expert and knows well the main stakeholders in global aviation environment. The student is able to analyse professionally well major macroeconomic trends in global aviation and shows advanced knowledge of history of aviation industry across the globe. The student can analyze professionally the legal environment and the technological progress of the industry. The student can analyze as an expert relevant aviation topics and can analyse professionally well the current situation in aviation. The student has mastered a wide range of aviation terminology correctly.