Faculty of Economic, Administrative and Social Sciences
Aviation Management
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 Department of Aviation Management was established in 2013 and continues its activities within the Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences. The department accepted its first students in the 2013-2014 academic year and had its first graduates in 2019.
Qualification Awarded
Bachelor's Degree in Aviation Management
Level of Qualification (Short Cycle , First Cycle , Second Cycle, Third Cycle)
Degree: Bachelor's Degree (EQF-LLL Level 6)
Specific Admission Requirements
Turkish Citizens: Students are accepted to the program through central placement according to their EA score type. Students placed in the program by ÖSYM must complete their financial obligations and register definitively within the announced registration dates. Foreign Nationals: Foreign students are accepted in accordance with the criteria determined by the University Senate. Please review the relevant web page. Horizontal Transfer: A student who has started his or her education in an equivalent program at home or abroad can apply for horizontal transfer. The student's acceptance is examined and evaluated individually before the start of the semester, taking into account each student's conditions and the degree to which he/she has applied. Please review the relevant legislation. Nişantaşı University Associate and Undergraduate Education Horizontal Transfer Directive Regulation on the Principles of Transfer Between Associate and Undergraduate Programs at Higher Education Institutions, Double Major, Minor and Inter-Institutional Credit Transfer
Specific Arrangements For Recognition Of Prior Learning (Formal, Non-Formal and Informal)
Students' previous education and achievements can be recognized in accordance with the "Istanbul Nişantaşı University Recognition of Previously Acquired Qualifications, Course Equivalence and Adaptation Principles Directive" and exemption from the necessary courses can be provided accordingly.
Qualification Requirements and Regulations
Qualification Conditions and Rules are as explained in the "Graduation Requirements" section.
Profile of The Programme
Vision: The vision of the Aviation Management department is to achieve a leading position in the aviation industry and to contribute to the sustainable development of the industry by training the aviation professionals of the future. The vision focuses on equipping students to be competitive on a global scale and fostering innovations in the aviation industry. Mission: The mission of the Aviation Management department is to provide students with a strong foundation and leadership skills in the aviation industry, to emphasize sustainability and safety principles while adhering to ethical values, to strengthen industrial connections and to contribute to the advancement of the aviation industry through research and development activities. Purposes: To provide students with the necessary skills and knowledge in the aviation industry. Developing and implementing training programs in line with industry standards. To develop students' leadership, communication and problem-solving skills. Continuously updating programs in accordance with the changing needs in the aviation industry. Developing strong collaborations with industry partners and providing internship or job opportunities. To promote research and development activities and contribute to aviation technologies. Goals: To increase the employability of students after graduation. Establishing strong connections with the aviation industry at national and international levels. To increase students' academic success and provide consistently high standards of education. Providing a range of extra training and activities to support students' professional development. To promote research activities to develop innovative solutions and technologies in the aviation industry. General Information: Aviation Management is an interdisciplinary field that addresses management and operational issues in the aviation industry. These programs often combine business, aviation and technical skills. Aviation Management programs provide students with theoretical and practical training to understand the complexity of the aviation industry. These programs generally include subjects such as air transportation, airport management, air traffic management, airline management.
Occupational Profiles of Graduates With Examples
Aviation management graduates can often work in a variety of positions in the aviation industry and related sectors. These positions include roles such as Airline Operations Manager, Flight Operations Manager, Sales and Marketing Manager, Airport Operations Manager in airline companies. In airports and airport operations, positions such as Airport Manager, Terminal Operations Manager, Air Traffic Control Manager can be undertaken. In aviation support services, roles such as Aircraft Maintenance Manager, Logistics and Supply Chain Manager are important. There are also consulting positions at aviation consulting firms and educator and researcher roles at academic institutions. There are also positions such as Aviation Policy and Regulatory Specialist in government agencies and regulatory authorities. Aviation management graduates can develop their careers in various directions depending on their work experience and interests.
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 semester must have attended at least 70% of the theoretical courses and at least 80% of the applied courses in order to take the final exam. Students are subject to midterm and final exams for each course. The contribution of the midterm exam (scores obtained from measurement tools such as homework, laboratory exam, quiz, etc. can also be evaluated as midterm exam grade) to the success grade is 40%, and the contribution of the final exam is 60%. For the measurement and evaluation criteria of each course, you can click on the course name in the Curriculum (below). You can review the relevant regulations and guidelines. Nişantaşı University Associate and Undergraduate Education and Exam Regulations Exam and Success Evaluation System Directive Yonergeler/04S2-2-_sinav_ve_basari_degerlatma_sistemi_yonergesi_23.06.2015.pdf Nişantaşı University Foreign Languages Department Education and Examination Directive ogretim-ve-sinav-yonergesi-1692554390.pdf Nişantaşı University Turkish Teaching Application and Research Center (Nişantaşı Tömer) Education-Training and Examination Directive -for-turkish-language-teaching-application-549818077.pdf
Graduation Requirements
In order to be eligible for graduation, students must have successfully completed all courses in the curriculum (equivalent to a total of at least 240 ECTS) and their overall weighted grade point average at graduation must be at least 2.00 out of 4.00. For graduation, the student must successfully complete the internship or graduation project. Please review the relevant regulations and guidelines. Nişantaşı University Associate Degree and Undergraduate Education and Examination Regulation.pdf Nişantaşı University 8th Semester On-the-Job Professional Practices (IMU) Directive Nişantaşı University Directive on the Issuance of Diploma, Diploma Supplement and Other Documents
Mode of Study (Full-Time, Part-Time, E-Learning )
Tam Zamanlı
Address, Programme Director or Equivalent
Head of Department: Merve Mert Email: merve.mert@nisantasi.edu.tr Phone: +90(212)2101010 Address: Neotech Campus, Maslak Mah., Taşyoncası Sok. No: 1V and No: 1Y, 34398 Sarıyer/İstanbul
Facilities
Graduates of Aviation Management have a variety of career opportunities across a wide range of industries. As airline managers, they can take on leadership roles such as developing operational strategies, managing flight operations and improving customer experience. As airport managers, they may have the opportunity to manage the operations of airports and take part in large projects. They can contribute to the industry by working as analysts, project managers or strategic consultants in aviation consulting firms. Aviation Management graduates create a strong foundation to embark on a successful career in the dynamic and competitive aviation industry.
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.
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 · 6 · 8 · 9 · 10
SKILLS
- 1
Use of advanced theoretical and practical knowledge within the field
Programme outcomes2 - 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 · 4 · 7
COMPETENCES ( Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility )
- 1
Conduct studies at an advanced level in the field independently
Programme outcomes2 · 3 · 5 · 7 · 9 - 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
COMPETENCES ( Learning Competence )
- 1
Evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired at an advanced level in the field with a critical approach
Programme outcomes4 · 6 · 10 - 2
Determine learning needs and direct the learning
Programme outcomes2 · 7 · 8 - 3
Develop positive attitude towards lifelong learning
Programme outcomes1 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 6 · 10
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 · 8 - 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 outcomes8 - 3
Organize and implement project and activities for social environment with a sense of social responsibility
Programme outcomes3 · 6 - 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
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