Programme Structure

1.5 years full-time (part-time available), offered internally in Palmerston North and via distance learning.

The Master of Aviation is a parts-based qualification. That means you must complete Part One before moving to Part Two. For progression to Part Two, you must achieve:

• B grade average over the first 60 credits of courses, including the compulsory course, for the research pathway
• B- grade average over the courses in Part One, including the compulsory course, for the professional pathway.

Pathway Options

You can choose from two pathways:

(1) Research Pathway Part One courses: 60-120 credits Part Two research: 60-120 credits If you choose this pathway your study will include 60 credits of taught courses including a compulsory Research Methods course. Part Two will incorporate a minimum of 60 credits of research.

(2) Professional Practice Pathway Part One courses: 120 credits Part Two professional practice: 60 credits This pathway will offer you a more ‘practice-based’ qualification that is really a bridge to the industry. This option includes two compulsory aviation management courses, elective aviation courses and culminates in a 60 credit ‘Professional Practice in Aviation’ course. Students who are already aviation professionals may wish to draw on their current aviation role for the purpose of a case study.

 

Please click here to find out the courses that you can choose from.

Who Should Apply

Aviation professionals who are interested in a postgraduate qualification that combines both structured learning and research.

Entry Requirements

All students must meet university entrance requirements to be admitted to the University. Click here to refer to Massey University entry requirements.

Time limits on completion

Students have five years from commencement to complete the Master of Aviation. Distance and part-time students’ circumstances will also continue to be taken into account.

Look for information under ‘Student Progression’ in the General Regulations for Postgraduate Degrees, Postgraduate Diplomas and Postgraduate Certificates.

Fees

Students enrolling through the SAA – Massey University partnership are entitled to a special tuition fee rate. Postgraduate Course fees for 2025 are listed in the table below: 

Course	Title	Credit Value	SAA Fees
190.701	Human Factors for Professional Aviation	30	$4,350
190.703	Management in Aviation Systems	30	$4,350
190.704	Research Methods in Aviation	30	$4,350
190.720	Aviation Strategic Management	30	$4,350
190.721	Design and Management in Airports	30	$4,350
190.790	Special Topic	30	$4,350
190.791	Special Topic	30	$4,350
190.890	Thesis (90cr) Part 1	45	$6,525
190.891	Thesis (90cr) Part 2	45	$6,525
190.892	Thesis (120cr) Part 1	60	$8,699
190.893	Thesis (120cr) Part 2	60	$8,699
190.894	Professional Practice in Aviation	60	$8,699
190.895	Research Report	60	$8,699

Application

To apply for the programme, we require the following documents to be submitted to Mr Kwok Fang Jie (kwok_fang_jie@caas.gov.sg) for processing:  

1. Completed Application Form
2. Completed Agent Authorisation Form
3. Passport (biodata page)
4. Certificates and transcripts (results) of your academic qualifications in English (e.g., polytechnic diploma) 
5. English proficiency, example, GCE 'O' levels, TOEFL, ELTS 
6. Certificates of your professional qualifications, if any, such as air transport pilot license (ATPL), air traffic controller (ATC) ratings.
7. All the documents have to be certified as true copies. Please refer to the “Verification of Documents” guide for more information. Applicants in Singapore will be asked to make an appointment to have their documents verified by the Singapore Aviation Academy upon application.

Download the Massey University Handbook to find out more.