MBA - Airline and Airport Management- 2 Years

Roles / Scope

The Civil Aviation industry provides enormous employment opportunities in India and abroad. The employment opportunities have been doubled in recent years in the aviation sector. The rapid modernization of airports has also translated into the creation of additional opportunities.

With the number of passenger aircraft expected to double in the next five years and with the installation of improved infrastructure at all the major airports, Airline and Airport Management graduates are expected to be in good demand in the near future in India and abroad in the following areas.

• Airport Management.
• Ground Operation Management.
• Airport services Management such as Transportation, Hospitality, Baggage handling and Air Cargo (Logistics), Fuel Supply Management & Quality Control, Estate Management and Air Field Security.
• Travel agent and tour operator.

Eligibility for MBA (AIRLINE AND AIRPORT MANAGEMENT) – Alagappa University

Candidates for admission into the MBA in Airline and Airport Management shall be required to have passed in any bachelor degree from a recognized University / Institution. Admission is based on the marks in the qualifying examination along with the personal interview and group discussion.

Course structure –

Duration of the course:

The course shall extend over a period of two years under semester pattern accounting to four semesters.

Standard of Passing and Award of Division:

• The minimum marks for passing in each theory / Lab course shall be 40 marks in the university examinations in each subject and 10 marks in the continuous internal assessment in each subject.
• A candidate who secures 50% or more marks but less than 60% of the aggregate marks, shall be awarded SECOND CLASS.
• A candidate who secures 60% or more of the aggregate marks, shall be awarded FIRST CLASS.
• The Practical / Project shall be assessed by the two examiners, an internal examiner and an external examiner.

Continuous Internal Assessment:

• Continuous Internal Assessment for each paper shall be using Written Tests, Assignments, Class tests and Seminars
• 25 marks allotted for the Continuous Internal assessment are distributed for Written Tests, Assignments, Class tests, Seminars and attendance. The candidate shall have minimum 10 marks for passing each subject.
• Two Internal Tests of 2-hour duration may be conducted during the semester for each course/subject and the best marks may be considered and one Model Examination will be conducted at the end of the semester prior to University examination. Students may be asked to submit at least five assignments in each subject. They should also participate in Seminars conducted for each subject and marks allocated accordingly.
• Conduct of the continuous internal assessment shall be the responsibility of the concerned faculty.
• The continuous internal assessment marks are to be submitted to the University at the end of every year.
• The valued answer papers/assignments should be given to the students after the valuation is over and they should be asked to check up and satisfy themselves about the marks they have scored.
• All mark lists and other records connected with the continuous internal assessments should be in the safe custody of the institution for at least one year after the assessment.

Attendance:

• Students must have earned 75% of attendance in each course to appear for the examination.
• Students who have earned 74% to 70% of attendance to be applied for condonation in the prescribed form with the prescribed fee
• Students who have earned 69% to 60% of attendance to apply for condonation in the prescribed form with the prescribed fee along with the medical certificate
• Students who have below 60% of attendance are not eligible to appear for the examination. They shall re-do the semester(s).

Examination:

Candidates must complete the course duration to appear for the university examination. The examination will be conducted with the concurrence of the Controller of Examinations as per the Alagappa University regulations. University may send representatives as observers during examinations. University Examination will be held at the end of each semester for a duration of three hours for each subject. Certificates will be issued as per the Alagappa University regulations. Hall tickets will be issued to the candidates and upon submission of the list of enrolled students along with the prescribed course fee.

Question Paper pattern:

Miscellaneous

• Each student should possess the prescribed textbooks for the subject and the workshop tools as required for theory and practical classes.
• Each student is issued with an identity card by the University to identify his / her admission to the course
• Students are provided with library and internet facilities for the development of their studies.
• Students are to maintain the record of practicals conducted in the respective laboratory in a separate Practical Record Book and the same will have to be presented for review by the University examiner.
• Students who have completed the course successfully within the stipulated period will be awarded the degree by the University.
• Students will have an international tour which may be accompanied by a conference.
• Students get ample exposure through airport training, Conclave, Seminars, Workshops, and Guest lectures.

Add On Course

In order to enhance the employment opportunities of the students a value added certificate course on Airline Customer Service by International Air Transport Association (IATA), Montreal, Canada is conducted during this programme with concessional fee.

Training on online Airline Reservation System, Amadeus India Private Limited is also provided to the students, to enhance students’ employability.

Further, add on Courses Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) on payment basis and Emergency Response Planning (ERP) are conducted during this programme.