Business Administration (Aviation) University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)

Overview

The Business Administration (Aviation) at University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) is a specialised postgraduate programme designed to equip experienced professionals with advanced leadership and management skills. This degree focuses on the unique challenges of the aviation industry while providing a robust foundation in global business strategies. Students engage with a curriculum that emphasises ethical behaviour, cultural readiness, and the ability to adapt to a fast-changing global environment.

Delivered through a flexible online learning environment, the programme allows students to balance their studies with professional commitments. The course structure encourages reflective learning and peer-to-peer exchange through a dedicated digital hub, facilitating dialogue between academic colleagues and business partners.

Why Business Administration (Aviation) at University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)?

The university offers a brand new suite of MBAs developed with direct insight from global employers to address the specific skills required for modern executives. The programme is built upon four underlying pillars: ethical awareness, cultural readiness, future readiness, and the identification of growth opportunities. Students benefit from a highly flexible delivery model, supported by an online induction and a collaborative virtual learning environment.

Furthermore, the university maintains strong international links, including a partnership with the University of Akureyri in Iceland. This global outlook ensures that the curriculum remains relevant to international standards and provides students with a broad perspective on aviation management and sustainable business practices.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: GBP 14994 per year
• National fee: GBP 5256 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

The curriculum consists of core modules focused on global management and specialised options tailored to the aviation sector. Modules may include:

• Responsible Leadership and Management in the Global Environment
• Research for Business
• Growth and Opportunity through Innovation
• Change for Sustainable Futures
• Masters Research Project
• Operations Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Aviation Crisis and Active Safety Management
• Airport Infrastructure and Ground Operations

Careers with Business Administration (Aviation)

Graduates of this programme are prepared for high-level leadership and management roles within the aviation industry and broader business sectors. The course equips students with the critical skills and analytic competencies necessary for career enhancement in organisations with a global outlook. Many graduates continue their professional development in senior executive positions or choose to pursue further academic study, such as a PhD or professional Doctorate.