Bachelor of Aviation (Honours) in Operations and Management
Bachelor of Aviation (Honours) in Operations and Management
Operations & Management
The programme aims to provide a broad coverage of the various areas of knowledge associated with aviation including the operational and management aspects of aviation with supportive technologies. It also aims to develop accountable professionals with the capacity to analyze and evaluate problems and issues encountered by the aviation industry, and to formulate effective solutions in an efficient manner. They also have strong problem-solving, analytical and communication skills.
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- Admission
- ENTRY REQUIREMENTS YEAR 1
- ENTRY REQUIREMENTS YEAR 2 & 3
- Fees & Financial Assistance
- JUPAS Admission Score
- Hong Kong Aviation Scholarship Scheme
FACULTY | Science and Technology |
PROGRAMME | Bachelor of Aviation (Honours) in Operations and Management |
PROG. CODE | BAvOM |
CATALOGUE NO | JSSW01 |
CAMPUS | Tai Wai |
QF LEVEL | 5 |
DURATION | 4 years 3 years 2 years (Snr yr entry) |
CREDIT POINTS | 120 CPS (4yrs) 90 CPS (3yrs) 60 CPS (2yrs) |
AWARD TYPE | Bachelor Degree |
QR REF/ VALIDITY PERIOD | 19/000924/L5 01/09/2019 - 31/08/2029 |
This programme is accredited by the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications.
Programme Leaflet of the BAVOM programme in 2025-26
For enquiries, please contact Faculty of Science and Technology (Telephone No: 2707 3232 or Email: uowchk-fst@uow.edu.au).
Applications can be submitted by the following methods:
- Applicants who are takin HKDSE in 2025/26 or already have HKDSE results are required to apply for admission though the Joint University Programmes Admissions Systems (JUPAS). The JUPAS Catalogue Number of BAvOM is "JSSW01".
- For local non-JUPAS applicants, please refer to the "Direct Application for SSSDP Places (for Local Non-JUPAS Applicants ONLY)" sub-page at the link.
- A range of admission application options are available for students. Please refer to the "Applying Via Other Means" sub-page at the link.
Click here for more information on admissions procedures.
For admission to bachelor degree programmes, applicants must meet the following requirements:
Year 1 Entry
Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination
HKDSE Subjects | Chinese Language | English Language | Mathematics | *Citizenship and Social Development | Any 1 Elective |
Level Requirement | 3 | 3 | 2 | Attained | 2 |
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- *Applicants with previous HKDSE subject result of “Liberal Studies” will be used as the alternative of the core subject requirement of “Citizenship and Social Development”.
- Mathematics Extended Part Module 1 or Module 2 (Level 2), Category C Other Languages (Grade E), and Category B Applied Learning subjects (Attained) are only accepted for programmes in a relevant disciplinary area.
Other Qualifications
- Other Qualifications (e.g. GCE AL, International Baccalaureate, or AP) will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
MATURE APPLICANTS
Mature applicants must be over the age of 23 by 1 September of the year of admission and be able to demonstrate aptitude and suitability for the programme applied for.
Note
- have learnt Chinese Language for less than six years while receiving primary and secondary education;
OR - have learnt Chinese Language for six years or more in schools, but have been taught an adapted and simpler Chinese Language curriculum not normally applicable to the majority of students in the local schools, the following language qualifications can be accepted as alternative qualifications in Chinese language:
- “Attained” in Applied Learning Chinese
- Grade E in GCE (A/AS Level) Chinese
- Grade C / Grade 4 in GCSE / IGCSE Chinese
For admission to bachelor’s degree programmes, applicants must meet the following requirements:
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Holders of a recognised associate degree or higher diploma in a non-relevant discipline may be eligible for credit transfer of up to 30 credit units on a case-by-case basis and be admitted to Year 2 of a degree programme.
- Holders of an Associate Degree or a Higher Diploma in a similar or relevant discipline from a recognised tertiary institution in Hong Kong with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above or equivalent.
- Applicants from unrelated disciplines who have demonstrated foundation knowledge in aviation may also be considered.
Qualified graduates from the following programmes can be admitted directly to Bachelor of Aviation (Honours) in Operations and Management:
UOW College Hong Kong / Community College of City University (CCCU) |
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Associate of Science in Airport Operations and Aviation Logistics |
Associate of Science in Aviation and Pilot Studies |
Lingnan Institute of Further Education (LIFE) |
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Higher Diploma in Airline Service and Management |
HKMU Li Ka Shing School of Professional and Continuing Education (LiPACE) |
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Higher Diploma in Aviation and Ramp Management |
Higher Diploma in Tourism and Airline Studies |
Hong Kong College of Technology and HKCT Institute of Higher Education |
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Higher Diploma in Tourism Management (Airline Services) |
HKU School of Professional and Continuing Education (HKUSPACE) |
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Higher Diploma in Aviation Studies |
Higher Diploma in Airline and Airport Services |
Higher Diploma in Aviation and Piloting |
Institute of Vocational Education (IVE) |
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Higher Diploma in Aviation |
Higher Diploma in Airport Operations Management |
Higher Diploma in Aviation and Logistics |
Higher Diploma in Customer Services for Aviation and Passenger Transport |
Note
- Admission is not limited to graduates from the above programmes. Applicants from other programmes will be assessed individually.
- Associate degree or higher diploma graduates from other disciplines will need to take one year of aviation-related courses offered by UOWCHK before progressing to Year 3 of the programme.
Fees
Total Tuition Fee
1st Year | 2nd Year | 3rd Year | 4th Year | Total | |
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Annual Tuition Fee | HK$71,670 | HK$71,670 | HK$77,790 | HK$77,790 | HK$298,920 |
^Year 1 entry intake with SSSDP | HK$24,890 | HK$24,890 | HK$31,010 | HK$31,010 | HK$111,800 |
Year 2 entry intake with SSSDP | - | HK$24,890 | HK$31,010 | HK$31,010 | HK$86,910 |
*Senior year entry intake with SSSDP | - | - | HK$31,010 | HK$31,010 | HK$62,020 |
Note
Annual Tuition Fee for Year 1 and 2: HK$2,389/credit unit
Annual Tuition Fee for Year 3 and 4: HK$2,593/credit unit
^All Full-time Bachelor Degree (4-year Programme) students are required to take 120 credit units. Eligible students admitted to the BAvOM programme (year-1 entry) through *JUPAS in 2025/26 will receive HK$46,780 per academic year under the Study Subsidy Scheme for Designated Professions/Sectors (SSSDP) from the Hong Kong Government. With SSSDP, the total tuition fee for the four years of study will be HK$111,800.
*All Full-time Bachelor Degree (senior entry) students are required to take 60 credit units. Eligible students admitted to the BAvOM programme (senior year entry) directly through UOWCHK in 2025/26 will receive HK$46,780 per academic year under the Study Subsidy Scheme for Designated Professions/Sectors (SSSDP) from the Hong Kong Government. With SSSDP, the total tuition fee for the two years of study will be HK$62,020.
Other Fee
Graduation Fee
A Graduation Fee of HK$400 will be charged upon enrolment in a programme.
Financial Assistance
Students enrolled in self-financing Bachelor / Associate Degree / Higher Diploma programmes are eligible to apply for financial assistance from the following sources:
Financial Assistance Scheme for Post-Secondary Students (FASP)
Provides means-tested financial assistance to needy full-time students pursuing locally-accredited, self-financing post-secondary education programmes at the level of associate degree, higher diploma or degree. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to needy students so that no eligible students will be denied access to post-secondary education because of lack of means.
Enquiries: 2152 9000
Website: Financial Assistance Scheme for Post-Secondary Students
Non-means Tested Loan Scheme for Post-Secondary Students (NLSPS)
The NLSPS is used to complement the Financial Assistance Scheme for Post-secondary Students (FASP) to provide loan(s) to eligible students to settle tuition fees of locally-accredited, self-financing full-time post-secondary education programmes at the level of associate degree, higher diploma or degree
Enquiries: 2150 6222
Website: Non-means Tested Loan Scheme for Post-Secondary Students
Average HKDSE score of admitted students
JUPAS Code | Programme | Average DSE score | Year |
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JSSW01 | Bachelor of Aviation (Honours) in Operations and Management | 14.3 | 2024 |
16.5 | 2023 |
Hong Kong Aviation Scholarship Scheme 2024/25 (HKASS) is a scholarship scheme to be awarded by the Government of the HKSAR under the Maritime and Aviation Training Fund (MATF) is now open for application.
Objective
To encourage continuous professional enhancement for the aviation sector in Hong Kong.
Eligibility and Conditions
The nominees should –
The applicant must be a full-time* student newly enrolled in Bachelor of Aviation (Honours) in Operations and Management (“BAVOM”) offered by the UOW College Hong Kong (“UOWCHK”) in the academic year 2024/25.
- Applicants must have either right of abode, right to land or have entered Hong Kong on one- way permits. Students entering on Student or Dependent Visa are not eligible under the Scheme.
- Applicants must successfully complete the Programme.
- Applicants must be employed full-time in the aviation industry in Hong Kong for a period of not less than twelve consecutive calendar months, within three calendar months upon successful completion of the Programme.
- Applicants may be required to fulfill other requirement(s) prescribed by the UOWCHK as it thinks fit under the Scheme.
- Applicants must comply with the college's policies/regulations.
Amount of Scholarship
Full scholarships will be awarded to the selected students to complete their aviation-related degree or higher degree programmes. The exact scholarship amount to be offered is subject to the tuition fees of the relevant programmes, capped at about HK$100,000 each.
Assessment and Announcement of Results
UOWCHK nominees may be invited to attend a selection interview conducted by HKASS assessment panel tentatively to be held on mid January 2025. The assessment will be based on merits. The results of HKASS will depend on individual candidate’s performance and be announced by around March/April 2025.
Application
If you wish to apply for the above scholarship, please contact with Faculty of Science and Technology to uowchk-fst@uow.edu.au.
- completed Part (A) of the Application Form;
- the Deed of Undertaking; and
the academic results for previous studies and other supporting documents as required.
You may also visit the Transport and Logistics Bureau website of Hong Kong Aviation Scholarship Scheme for more details.
Programme structure and outcomes
- Learning outcomes & Main subject areas
- Programme study flow & structure
- Minors in Degree programmes
- Further Studies Pathways & Career prospects
- Graduate Profile and Employment Pathway
- Two BAvOM students awarded the HKASS 2023/24 by TLB,HKSAR
Programme Intended Learning Outcomes
Programme Intended Learning Outcomes (PILOs) are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this programme will be able to:
PILO | Description |
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1. | Formulate solutions to complex issues and problems related to the aviation industry by drawing on various sources of information and proven methodologies. |
2. | Evaluate aviation related information and formulate technical solutions to enhance the operational procedures and to address related challenges. |
3. | Analyse the commercial and management aspects of the aviation industry to support operational needs. |
4. | Perform technical and managerial tasks proficiently and responsibly in developing a professional career in the aviation industry. |
5. | Communicate professionally in a range of routine and specialised settings in aviation operations and management. |
6. | Analyse the major socio-political, cultural, economic and ethical issues affecting the aviation industry in local, national, regional and international contexts. |
Main subject areas
- Aviation and Logistics
- Airport Operations and Management
- Aircraft Operations and Aviation Systems
- Airline Operations and In-Flight Services
- Air Freight Operations
- Aviation Safety, Security and Regulation
- Airline Dispatch Operations
- Human Factors in Aviation
- Air Traffic Management
- Systems Modelling and Simulation
- Airline Strategic Management
- Business Continuity Management
- Mobile Technologies in Aviation
To qualify for this award, a candidate shall accrue an aggregate of at least 120 credit points (60 credits for 2 year senior entry) by satisfactory completion of the following programme requirements:
Degree requirements | 4 yr CUs | 2 yr senior entry CUs |
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General Education | 36 | 15 |
Programme Core | 57 | 36 |
Free Electives | 27 | 9 |
Minimum credit points | 120 | 60 |
Course Code | Course Name |
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Programme Core (18CUs) | |
Foundation of Aviation and Logistics Courses (9CUs) | |
AVI1100 | Introduction to Aviation |
AVI1101 | Introduction to Logistics |
AVI2100 | Introduction to Aircraft Operations and Aviation Systems |
Quantitative Analysis and Research Courses (9CUs) | |
AVI3301 | Systems Modelling and Simulation |
FST1300 | Statistics |
FST4300 | Research Methods |
Aviation Operations Courses (18CUs) | |
AVI2200 | Airport Operations |
AVI2201 | Airline Operations and In-Flight Services |
AVI2202 | Air Freight Operations |
AVI3200 | Aviation Safety, Security and Regulation |
AVI3201 | Airline Dispatch Operations |
AVI3302 | Introduction to Airborne Drone Management |
Aviation Operations Electives Courses (3CUs) | |
Select any one: AVI3202** or AVI3300 |
Industry Placement or Mobile Technologies in Aviation |
Aviation Management Courses (24CUs) | |
AVI3400 | Research Methods |
AVI3401 | Air Traffic Management |
AVI3402 | Airline Strategic Management |
AVI3403 | Aviation Sustainability |
AVI4400 | Business Continuity Management |
AVI4401 | Smart Airport Management |
AVI4402 | Aviation Capstone Project (6 credits) |
Language and General Education Courses (36CUs) | |
DGE1041* | Practical Chinese |
DGE1431 | Critical Thinking |
DGE1941 | Science and Technology: Development and Impact |
DGE1941 | English for Academic Studies 1 |
DGE2732 | Understanding Global Cities |
DGE3511 | Environment and Climate Change (Year 1 & 3Entry) |
DGE3622 | Startup and Entrepreneurship (Year 1 Entry) |
DGE3722 | Sustainable Development and Green Economy |
DGE3850 | Contemporary China |
DGE3941 | English for Academic Studies 2 |
DGE3942 | English Communication for the Workspace |
DGE3943 | English for Professional Communication |
Minor / Elective Courses (21CUs) | |
* Senior year entryProgramme Features
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All students studying a normative 4-year self-financing degree programme of the College can take a structured group of courses required for a minor as their free electives, and upon satisfactory completion of the courses, may declare the minor. For details please click Minors in degree programmes.
Further Studies Pathways
This programme has been offered since 2019-20. Articulation possibilities may include:
Hong Kong International Aviation Academy, Hong Kong; and Ecole Nationale de l’Aviation Civile (ENAC), France
- Advanced Master in Air Transport Management
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
- Master of Science in Aviation Engineering and Operations Management
- Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering
- Master of Science in Low-altitude Economy
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
- Master of Science in Aeronautical Engineering
Cranfield University, UK
- Master of Science in Airport Planning and Management
- Master of Science in Air Transport Management
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, USA
- Master of Business Administration in Aviation Management
Swinburne University of Technology, Australia
- Master of Aviation (Human Factors)
University of New South Wales, Australia
- Master of Aviation Management
Career prospects
Graduates will be competent for a wide range of aviation related jobs across various sectors, which include:
- Airlines
- Airport
- Air Freight
- Business Aviation
- Ground Handling and Ramp Handling
- Aviation Security Management
- Aircraft Leasing
- Aircraft Maintenance Services Logistics
- Aviation Equipment Supply
Graduates can also apply their aviation knowledge and generic skills acquired from the programme to enter entry-level positions such as Officers, Analysts or Supervisors in aviation related business units.
Please click "Graduate Profile and Employment Pathway" of the programme for details.
Two of our Year 1 Bachelor of Aviation (Honours) in Operations and Management (BAvOM) Students, Mr Ka-Hei Chan and Mr Ashmanjot-Singh Singh from the Faculty of Science and Technology, were selected for full scholarships of the Hong Kong Aviation Scholarship Scheme (HKASS) under the Maritime and Aviation Training Fund by Transport and Logistics Bureau for the academic year 2023/24. Each scholarship is worth HK$100,000. Congratulation to Ka-Hei and Ashmanjot-Singh!
The HKASS aims to encourage continuous professional enhancement for the aviation sector and is awarded for studies leading to an aviation-related degree of higher programmes. For more information about this scholarship, please visit Transport and Logistics Bureau website https://www.tlb.gov.hk/eng/highlights/transport/20140401-04.html
Students admitted to our Year 1 BAvOM in the 2024-25 cohort could apply for the scholarship when the HKASS application opens. If the potential students have any questions regarding the scholarship, please contact the General Office of the Faculty of Science and Technology at 2707 3232 or uowchk-fst@uow.edu.au for more information.
Programme leader interviewed by Radio Television Hong Kong and Hok Yau Club on 19 Dec 2020
Programme introduction video
Aviation study tour
Contact us
Faculty of Science and Technology
Phone / Whatsapp: (852) 2707 3232
Fax: (852) 2707 3231
Email: uowchk-fst@uow.edu.au