Program Structure

The Professional MBA Programs are specifically structured:

Core courses

The core courses of the Professional MBA programs offer a coordinated General Management training aspired to succeed in top management following international standards. After completing the core courses, which demand intensive learning, the technical and management-related foundations are laid ready for taking the next step toward in-depth courses.

Specialization courses

The specialization courses have industry- or function-specific contents and promote knowledge transfer between experts in their industry or industries. 

Master´s thesis

At the end of the MBA studies a master´s thesis has to be written according to scientific criteria and providing an insight in the respective technical field. The master´s thesis is the students option in proofing the capability of dealing with a complex problem relative to their own company or professional environment.


More information about the master´s thesis

Master of Business Administration

TAKE OFF TO YOUR FUTURE CAREER.

The part time Professional MBA “Aviation Management” Program is one of the very few of its kind in Europe. It combines in-depth education in relevant General Management theories, methods and managerial skills with a special focus on Aviation Management from a practical perspective.

The Professional MBA Program with Aviation Management Specialization is designed for future industry leaders and boosts the economic, management and individual competences in a part time, 4 semester program format.

The international university course is ACBSP accredited. In addition, Danube Business School is a member of the United Nations PRME Initiative.

General Management courses

Specialization courses

Aviation Management

Political and Regulatory Aviation Framework, Contractual and Non-Contractual Liabilities and Related Issues

Contents
  • Passenger Rights, ICAO
  • Montreal and Rome Convention, Aviation Insurance
  • EASA, Emission Trading in Aviation
  • Aspects of Ground Handling Contracts
  • Factual and Legal Aspects of a Major Accident
  • Accident Aircraft Investigation
  • Ownership, Leasing, Finance, Risk Management
ECTS-Points

7

Events

15/10 - 20/10/2022

The Airport Business Management, Airport Competition and the Economic, Social and Environmental Impact

Contents
  • The Airport System and Stakeholders
  • Airport Functions and Management: Aeronautical & Non-Aeronautical Issues
  • Airport Strategic Issues: Product Design, Delivery, Marketing & Competition
  • Financial Management and Controlling
  • Future Developments
  • The Ground Handling Business and Market
  • Globalization and Networks
ECTS-Points

7

Events

26/11 - 30/11/2022

Airline Business Management, Airline Financial Management

Contents
  • Pricing/Revenue Management
  • Airline Marketing and Distribution
  • Airline Alliances and Mergers
  • Airline Cost Structure and Affecting Costs, Sources of Airline Finance
  • Fleet Planning and Productivity, Air Cargo and Economics
  • Airline Managerial Accounting and Financial Management
ECTS-Points

7

Events

14/01 - 19/01/2023

Air Traffic Management: System & Operations

Contents
  • Air Traffic Management and Air Traffic Control: The System and its Operations
  • Future Framework: Single European Sky
  • Management of an Air Traffic Service Providing Company
  • Risk Assessment, Safety, Quality, Human Resource Factors
  • ATM System: Flow Management, Slot Regimes
  • Future Developments and Challenges
  • Financial Base: Air Traffic Services & EUROCONTROL Route Charge System
ECTS-Points

3.5

Events

19/02 - 24/02/2023

Sustainable Aviation Management

Contents
  • Sustainability in Aviation: Introduction and Main Issues
  • Core Problems and Possible Managerial, Behavioural, Governance and Technological Solutions
  • System Dynamics - The Manufacturing Perspectives
  • Best Practices in Aviation
  • Future Developments and Changes
ECTS-Points

3.5

Events

18/03 - 21/03/2023

Certificate Program

TAKE OFF TO YOUR FUTURE CAREER.

The part time Professional MBA “Aviation Management” Program is one of the very few of its kind in Europe. It combines in-depth education in relevant General Management theories, methods and managerial skills with a special focus on Aviation Management from a practical perspective.

The Professional MBA Program with Aviation Management Specialization is designed for future industry leaders and boosts the economic, management and individual competences in a part time, 4 semester program format.

The international university course is ACBSP accredited. In addition, Danube Business School is a member of the United Nations PRME Initiative.

Aviation Management

Political and Regulatory Aviation Framework, Contractual and Non-Contractual Liabilities and Related Issues

Contents
  • Passenger Rights, ICAO
  • Montreal and Rome Convention, Aviation Insurance
  • EASA, Emission Trading in Aviation
  • Aspects of Ground Handling Contracts
  • Factual and Legal Aspects of a Major Accident
  • Accident Aircraft Investigation
  • Ownership, Leasing, Finance, Risk Management
ECTS-Points

7

Events

15/10 - 20/10/2022

The Airport Business Management, Airport Competition and the Economic, Social and Environmental Impact

Contents
  • The Airport System and Stakeholders
  • Airport Functions and Management: Aeronautical & Non-Aeronautical Issues
  • Airport Strategic Issues: Product Design, Delivery, Marketing & Competition
  • Financial Management and Controlling
  • Future Developments
  • The Ground Handling Business and Market
  • Globalization and Networks
ECTS-Points

7

Events

26/11 - 30/11/2022

Airline Business Management, Airline Financial Management

Contents
  • Pricing/Revenue Management
  • Airline Marketing and Distribution
  • Airline Alliances and Mergers
  • Airline Cost Structure and Affecting Costs, Sources of Airline Finance
  • Fleet Planning and Productivity, Air Cargo and Economics
  • Airline Managerial Accounting and Financial Management
ECTS-Points

7

Events

14/01 - 19/01/2023

Air Traffic Management: System & Operations

Contents
  • Air Traffic Management and Air Traffic Control: The System and its Operations
  • Future Framework: Single European Sky
  • Management of an Air Traffic Service Providing Company
  • Risk Assessment, Safety, Quality, Human Resource Factors
  • ATM System: Flow Management, Slot Regimes
  • Future Developments and Challenges
  • Financial Base: Air Traffic Services & EUROCONTROL Route Charge System
ECTS-Points

3.5

Events

19/02 - 24/02/2023

Sustainable Aviation Management

Contents
  • Sustainability in Aviation: Introduction and Main Issues
  • Core Problems and Possible Managerial, Behavioural, Governance and Technological Solutions
  • System Dynamics - The Manufacturing Perspectives
  • Best Practices in Aviation
  • Future Developments and Changes
ECTS-Points

3.5

Events

18/03 - 21/03/2023

Time Schedule

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