Overview

The Master of Science in Air Traffic Management at FH Joanneum University of Applied Sciences offers employees in the aviation industry the option of a higher academic qualification. It is designed to prepare participants for senior positions in aviation management, aeronautical engineering companies or engineering offices. The programme also fosters the concept of entrepreneurship and setting up of new businesses.

Key facts:

The course modules cover every relevant area of aviation, including aviation law, airports, airline and maintenance operations, and air traffic control. These subject areas are complemented by modules on business management, science and technology. Safety and environmental aspects are also thoroughly covered.

The course is organised on a part-time basis and includes modular phases in which attendance is compulsory. Following an introductory week held at the Institute of Aviation, FH JOANNEUM in Graz at the start of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd semesters, the course content is taught over 12 weekends per semester.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Addition to Principle of Flight

Air Traffic Management

General Business Administration

National and International Air Law

Principle of Flight

Scientific Writing and Statistics

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

Partially taught in English, Partially taught in German

TOEFL^® IBT

87

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PTE Academic

59

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Graz, Austria

Disciplines

Transport Management

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

87

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PTE Academic

59

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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed Bachelor’s degree (at least 180 ECTS) and several years of relevant professional experience in the field of aviation

or

A general university entrance qualification and completion of one of the following aviation training programmes:

Air Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL)

Air Traffic Controller (ATCO licence)

Licence according to EASA Part 66 (aircraft maintenance)
Flight dispatcher with licence
as well as several years of relevant professional experience

or

Graduation from an HTL for aeronautical engineering and several years of professional experience in the aeronautical field

or

Completion of an HTL for electrical engineering (communications engineering) and several years of professional experience in the field of air traffic control

or

General university entrance qualification or completed vocational training with a qualifying degree. In addition, several years of relevant professional experience must be demonstrated.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

8980 EUR / year

≈ 8980 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

8980 EUR / year

≈ 8980 EUR / year

Living costs

Graz

Austria

846 - 1191 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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