Bachelor-Distance Learning
Aviation Management
Are you fascinated by the miracle of flight? Aircraft too? Then start your online study programme in Aviation Management and prepare yourself for your career to take off.


Start your Aviation Management online study programme now
4 billion air tickets, over 60 million tonnes of cargo and more than 90 billion jobs worldwide. The aviation industry is a small cosmos in itself – and your Aviation Management online study programme is the gateway to this exciting world. In the online study programme, you will learn the basics of business administration and acquire academic and industry-specific methodological skills.
The compulsory elective area gives you the opportunity to devote yourself to the topics that particularly appeal to you personally. For example, you can focus on topics such as "Urban Air Mobility", "Sustainability and Environment in Aviation" and "Innovation and Digitalisation in Aviation".
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100% flexibleYou decide where and when you want to study.
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Versatile & InnovativeYour digital learning journey with personal support!
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Top-level educationFirst-class study programmes with a recommendation rate of 96%.
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Study programme & degreeBachelor of Arts (B.A.) 180 ECTS
English
Full-time or part-time -
Application & starting dateStart immediately or anytime
Online application, no application deadlines -
Study duration & extension36-72 months, depending on model
Extension possible free of charge -
LocationsStudy programme independent of time & place
No mandatory attendance
Innovative study tools available on online-campus & in the IU Learn App
Exams online or at nearest examination centre -
Study feesStarting at 229€/month, depending on model
Regular discount campaigns -
Recognition & ApprovalStudy program is state-approved, accredited & internationally renowned
180 ECTS - English
AR-Siegel, ZFU 1139822
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In developing our course content, we pursue the goal of meeting the highest level of scientific and academic topicality while making our modules practice-oriented. Therefore, at the beginning of a new degree programme, some modules are still under development: These are available according to the semester planning of the curriculum. So nothing stands in the way of you starting your degree programme on the earliest possible start date!
Your course overview in the Aviation Management online study programme
In your internationally oriented online study programme in Aviation Management, English-language courses await you, in order to best prepare you for your future activities in the global aviation industry. At the beginning, you will dedicate yourself to the basics of academic work, business administration and aviation management. You will then learn which institutions exist in the aviation industry and what the international regulations look like. Digital skills, the management of global companies and intercultural and ethical competencies are also part of your Aviation Management Bachelor. In our simulation game, you can try yourself out as an airline manager and gain effective insight into the professional world of aviation management.

Practical relevance in the Aviation Management online study programme
Your Aviation Management online study programme at IU International University of Applied Sciences is characterised, in particular, by its excellent practical relevance. The majority of the modules in the compulsory elective area each include a practical project in which you specifically apply what you have learned. In addition, you can try out your skills as an airline manager in the compulsory part of the simulation. This is the best way to prepare for your professional future.

Your professional future with your Bachelor’s in Aviation Management

Aviation companies offer the best career prospects for professionals in aviation management. After your studies, you can start your career with airlines, air freight companies, airports or aircraft and component manufacturers, for example. Organisations and aviation safety authorities such as the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and a variety of institutions with aviation-related activities also need your skills for their management teams. After graduating, you can work as a ...
Study model and prices for the Bachelor's online study programme in Aviation Management
Depending on your personal or professional situation, full-time study is not always easy to manage. That is why we have also developed part-time programmes for all our degrees, which offer flexible and longer study periods. This way, you can study alongside your job or during your time off, whether at home or abroad. The content of the different models is identical. Depending on the study model, we will adjust your tuition fees accordingly. With the part-time variants, your weekly study workload is reduced.
Can't finish your degree in the allotted time? No problem! We will develop the right study model for everyone. If you realise that you need more time, you can easily switch to another study model with three months’ notice before the end of the month. These are our different study models:
Full-Time
Duration 36 Months
Perfect for students who want to hit the ground running and shorten the period of study by increasing their studying pace.
Part-Time I
Duration 48 Months
Excellent for talented all-rounders who want to give their studies everything they’ve got while holding down a job and keeping down their monthly costs at the same time.
Part-Time II
Duration 72 Months
Ideal for students who would like to take their time completing their course on top of their job and everyday life and keep down the monthly costs of their studies.
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Free trial phase of four weeks*
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Access to online libraries
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Personal assistance from lecturers
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Online campus with innovative study tools
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Access to Statista and LinkedIn Learning
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Individual study and career coaching
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Online exams around the clock
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License for Microsoft Office and Teams
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Flexible extension of study duration

Do you need help with your decision? Your personal study advisor is happy to help you!
- +49 (0)30 220 272 80 *Available Monday–Friday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. CET
- Free call-back service
Recognition of Achievements
Have you already completed a training course, studied at a university or gained work experience? Then you have the opportunity to get your previous achievements recognised. By doing so, you save time and tuition fees – namely €30 per recognised ECTS point.

- Shortening your period of study: Skip individual modules or whole semesters!
- Save on tuition fees: You’ll save €30 for every recognised ECTS point
Even before you apply for an online study programme, we’ll gladly check whether we can take your previous achievements into account: 100% online, no strings attached. Simply fill in our online recognition form.
Send an email to study@iu.org to find out which previous achievements you can get recognised. Make sure you send your application before the end of your 1-month trial. You can get your previous achievements recognised during your studies. However, we can no longer grant you a cost reduction after the end of the trial month.
Entry requirements
Find the right programme for you!
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Personalised & flexible
You get to study whenever, however and wherever you want – thanks to our digital campus, flexible full- and part-time models and exams you can sit online at any time. You even decide when to start your studies!
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State-approved & award-winning
Our study programmes are state-approved and multi-award-winning. That makes us and our students happy – according to Fernstudiencheck.de, they are 96% likely to recommend us.
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Here for you – personally
Get the support you need: via our online campus, you can participate in live sessions, chat with fellow students or benefit from our study and career coaching.
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Practically oriented
Thanks to our wide selection of practically oriented specialisations, you can create your own profile and develop skills for the career you’re dreaming of.
Simply register online for your desired programme.
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