Faculty of Economic, Administrative and Social Sciences
Aviation Management (in English)
Applications open
Tuition and study format
Academic year: 2026/27
Intakes and application dates
- 2026/2027 Ön BaşvuruApplications openJanuary 1, 2026 — August 31, 2027
Programme information package
The programme's definition and learning outcomes, as the university publishes them in its official information package.
Programme definition
History
The Aviation Management (English) department was established in 2012 and operates within the Faculty of Economics, Administrative, and Social Sciences. The Aviation Management (English) department commenced its educational activities in the 2013-2014 academic year. It graduated its first students in 2019.
Qualification Awarded
Graduates who successfully complete all the requirements of the department receive the "Bachelors Degree in Aviation Management".
Level of Qualification (Short Cycle , First Cycle , Second Cycle, Third Cycle)
Our university provides education at the Bachelors Degree l in Aviation Management.
Specific Admission Requirements
For Turkish citizens: Students are admitted to the program through central placement based on the ÖSYM EA (Equal Weight) exam score type. Students placed in the program by ÖSYM must complete their registration by fulfilling their financial obligations on the announced registration dates. For Foreign Nationals: Foreign national students are admitted based on criteria determined by the University Senate. Please refer to the relevant webpage: Horizontal Transfer: A student who has started studying in an equivalent program domestically or internationally can apply for a horizontal transfer. Each student's application is examined and evaluated individually before the start of the semester, taking into account the student's qualifications and the degree they are applying for. Please refer to the relevant legislation. Nişantaşı University Associate and Bachelor Degree Horizontal Transfer Directive: Regulation on Transition Between Associate and Bachelor Degree Programs, Double Major, Minor, and Inter-Institutional Credit Transfer in Higher Education Institutions: Exchange Students: Students coming from domestic and international institutions within the framework of approved exchange programs and agreements can take the courses offered in the program.
Specific Arrangements For Recognition Of Prior Learning (Formal, Non-Formal and Informal)
Students' prior education and achievements can be recognized in accordance with the "İstanbul Nişantaşı University Recognition of Prior Learning, Course Equivalency, and Adaptation Principles Directive," and exemptions from necessary courses can be provided accordingly.
Qualification Requirements and Regulations
The competency requirements and regulations are as described in the "Graduation Requirements" section.
Profile of The Programme
Our program consists of expert academicians and industry professionals. Necessary studies are carried out together with the lessons. The aim is to train the student as individuals with field skills. The fields of study of our department are the subjects of Aviation Management. In this context, the aim of the department is; (1) To equip students with the knowledge and skills inherent in the management of the international aviation discipline within the framework of the phenomenon of globalization, which is the inevitable reality of the 21st century, (2) To achieve this within the scope of the Department Goals and program (3) To enable students to do scientific studies on the Aviation Management discipline with their faculty members.
Occupational Profiles of Graduates With Examples
Aviation Management graduates have the opportunity to work in a wide range of fields, both in domestic and international public institutions or in the private sector. The student who successfully completes the program has the chance to work in all areas of the aviation industry at international standards. English increases the probability of finding a second foreign language job. Master's and doctoral degrees in aviation management or other disciplines that accept students can be applied. It is highly probable that the management level will rise with these degrees.
Access to Further Studies
Our graduates, who have successfully completed their undergraduate education, can proceed to graduate studies in national and international higher education institutions, provided that they have a valid score from the ALES exam and have sufficient foreign language knowledge.
Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading
Students who register for the relevant course at the beginning of the term must attend at least 70% of the theoretical courses and at least 80% of the applied courses in order to enter the final exam. Students are subjected to at least one midterm and final exam for each course. The contribution of the midterm exam (scores obtained from measurement tools such as homework, laboratory exam, quiz, etc. as midterm grade can also be taken into consideration) to the success grade is 40%, and the contribution of the final exam is 60%. All exams are evaluated over 100 points. One lesson (AA). (BA). Students who get one of the letter grades (BB), (CB) and (CC) are considered successful in that course. (DC) and (DD) grades are conditionally successful grades. In order for a student to be successful in a course in which he / she received a DC or DD grade, the grade point average for that course must be at least 1.80. For more detailed information, please check the related course in the Lesson Plan section.
Graduation Requirements
In order for students to be eligible for graduation, they must successfully complete all courses included in the program. Additionally, they must maintain a semester weighted grade point average (GPA) of at least 1.80 out of 4.00 for each semester and an overall weighted GPA of at least 2.00 out of 4.00 at the graduation stage. Furthermore, students are required to successfully complete an internship or a graduation project for graduation.
Mode of Study (Full-Time, Part-Time, E-Learning )
Tam Zamanlı
Address, Programme Director or Equivalent
Department Chair: Dr. Instructor Merve Mert Email: merve.mert@nisantasi.edu.tr Phone: +90(212)2101010 Address: Neotech Campus, Maslak District, Taşyoncası Street, No: 1V and No: 1Y, 34398 Sarıyer/İstanbul
Facilities
The Aviation Management program offers a diverse range of elective courses focusing on different subfields within the aviation industry, in addition to mandatory courses. Students also have the opportunity to learn from specialized faculty members, both in theoretical and practical contexts. They can take advantage of practical courses alongside theoretical ones and have the option to take courses from other departments. Furthermore, there is a final semester Applied Vocational Practices course, where students gain practical experience in the field. Additionally, students have the opportunity to participate in scientific and social activities. Upon graduation from this program, students will be equipped with the necessary skills to pursue job opportunities in national and international airports.
Programme outcomes
- Explain and aware of enterpreneurship and innovation giving samples in aviation management
- Define the aims and goals for organisations in the air transportation and execute a comprehensive studying independently.
- Know and use at least B1 Level of English for sharing the idea with the collegues.
- Have information and concious that how organisations in civil aviation area works concerning of their health, security and enviroment
- Know the frame of legal, social and environmental surroundings which aviation management operation develop in it.
- Comprehend and implement aviation management frame of general management rudiments
- Establish an effective communication with the sectoral and organisations using verbal and written way.
- Have an organisational ethic and value and behave taking care of them.
- Use the statistical data related with the aviation toward the objectives
- Evaluate air transportation which a component of aviation and analize the process of transportation
- Gaining general knowledge about aviation psychology.
Programme outcomes and the Turkish Qualifications Framework
Each line is an item of the Turkish Qualifications Framework; the numbers beside it are the programme outcomes that meet it.
KNOWLEDGE
- 1
Possess advanced level theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks with updated information, practice equipments and other resources
Programme outcomes1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 7 · 8 · 9 · 10 · 11
SKILLS
- 1
Use of advanced theoretical and practical knowledge within the field
Programme outcomes2 · 4 · 5 · 7 - 2
Interpret and evaluate data, define and analyze problems, develop solutions based on research and proofs by using acquired advanced knowledge and skills within the field
Programme outcomes1 · 2 · 4 · 6 · 8 · 9 · 10 · 11
COMPETENCES ( Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility )
- 1
Conduct studies at an advanced level in the field independently
Programme outcomes2 · 3 · 4 · 6 · 8 - 2
Take responsibility both as a team member and individually in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced within the implementations in the field
Programme outcomes2 · 5 · 7 · 9 - 3
Planning and managing activities towards the development of subordinates in the framework of a project
Programme outcomes1 · 10 · 11
COMPETENCES ( Learning Competence )
- 1
Evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired at an advanced level in the field with a critical approach
Programme outcomes10 - 2
Determine learning needs and direct the learning
Programme outcomes2 · 7 · 8 - 3
Develop positive attitude towards lifelong learning
Programme outcomes1 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 9 · 10 · 11
COMPETENCES ( Communication and Social Competence )
- 1
Inform people and institutions, transfer ideas and solution proposals to problems in written and orally on issues in the field
Programme outcomes2 · 3 · 6 · 8 · 9 - 2
Share the ideas and solution proposals to problems on issues in the field with professionals and non-professionals by the support of qualitative and quantitative data
Programme outcomes1 · 4 · 5 · 7 · 10 - 3
Organize and implement project and activities for social environment with a sense of social responsibility
Programme outcomes6 - 4
Monitor the developments in the field and communicate with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio B1 General Level
Programme outcomes1 · 5 · 7 · 9 - 5
Use informatics and communication technologies with at least a minimum level of European Computer Driving License Advanced Level software knowledge
Programme outcomes2 · 3 · 4 · 8 · 10 · 11
COMPETENCES ( Field Specific Competence )
- 1
Act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethic values on the stages of gathering, implementation and release of the results of data related to the field
Programme outcomes3 - 2
Possess sufficient consciousness about the issues of universality of social rights, social justice, quality, cultural values and also, environmental protection, worker's health and security
Programme outcomes1 · 2 · 4 · 5 · 6 · 7 · 8 · 9 · 10 · 11