Bachelor of Business Administration - Aviation Management - Kristu Jayanti University

Department of Professional Management Studies / BBA - Aviation Management

About the Programme

The Aviation Management programme prepares students for managerial and operational roles in the rapidly expanding global aviation industry. It integrates core management principles with specialised knowledge of airline and airport operations, equipping graduates with operational insight, leadership capability, and service excellence. The programme emphasizes professionalism, customer-centric management, safety, and regulatory awareness required in aviation and allied service sectors.

The BBA is a three year degree programme. However, as per the provisions of the new National Education Policy (NEP 2020), a student may continue into the fourth year and earn a BBA Honours degree.

Airline & Airport Operations

Integrates core management principles with specialised knowledge of airline and airport operations, safety and regulatory awareness.

Experiential & Industry Learning

Hands-on exposure through case studies, simulations, industry visits, project work and the Avia-Tour Club.

Strong Industry Collaboration

Partnerships with Airport Authority of India (Kolkata & Deoghar) and Aerospace and Aviation Sector Skill Council (AASSC).

BBA - Aviation Management students
ACADEMIC PATHWAYS

Future Carriers

Graduates can launch careers in airline operations, airport management, cargo, ground handling and higher education pathways.

Career Roles

Airline Operations Executive
Airport Operations & Terminal Management
Air Cargo and Logistics Executive
Ground Handling and Aviation Services Manager
Customer Experience & Service Quality Executive
Aviation Safety & Compliance Executive
Cabin Crew Management Executive
Airline Retail & Passenger Services Executive

Employment Sectors

Airlines and Airline Group Companies
Airports and Airport Operators
Air Cargo and Logistics Companies
Ground Handling Service Providers
Aviation MRO and Support Services
Travel, Tourism and Allied Services
Airport Authority of India and Public Sector Units
Aviation Training and Consulting Organisations
Start-ups in Aviation and Aerospace
Higher Education (MBA / PGDM / International)
FOR A COMPLETE ACADEMIC PICTURE

Programme At a Glance

A three-year BBA pathway building operational insight, leadership capability and service excellence for the global aviation industry.

Programme: Bachelor of Business Administration - Aviation Management

Specialisation: Aviation Management

Duration: 3 Years (Optional 4th Year – BBA Honours under NEP 2020)

Mode: Full-Time Undergraduate Programme

Academic Focus: Airline and airport operations, aviation safety, cargo and logistics, service excellence and customer experience

Pathway: Airline operations, airport management, cargo & logistics, ground handling and higher studies in management

CHECK IF YOU QUALIFY

Eligibility Criteria

Review the mandatory academic qualifications and minimum score criteria required for admission.

Candidates who have completed Higher Secondary (10+2 / PUC) or Equivalent with an aggregate of 40% or an equivalent CGPA are eligible.

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CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE

Programme Outcomes

Outcome-based learning that builds operational, leadership and service excellence competencies for the aviation industry.

Airline & Airport Operations

Understanding of airline and airport operations, terminal management and operational workflows.

Aviation Safety & Compliance

Awareness of aviation safety standards, regulatory compliance and risk management practices.

Logistics & Cargo Operations

Knowledge of air cargo, logistics and supply-chain processes within the aviation ecosystem.

Service Excellence & Customer Experience

Ability to manage service quality, customer experience and passenger-facing professionalism.

Leadership & Decision-Making

Leadership capability, operational decision-making and problem-solving in dynamic service environments.

Industry-Ready Application

Practical exposure through industry visits, simulations, projects and collaboration with AAI and AASSC.

YOUR PATH TO SUCCESS

Why to Choose This Programme?

The global aviation industry continues to expand rapidly, creating strong demand for professionals who combine managerial capability with specialised operational knowledge. A focused Aviation Management programme prepares students for leadership and service roles across airlines, airports and allied sectors.

The BBA - Aviation Management programme integrates core management principles with airline and airport operations, safety, cargo logistics and customer experience, while emphasising professionalism, regulatory awareness and service excellence.

Choosing this programme enables students to:

  • Faculty mentoring and academic advising focused on aviation career pathways.
  • Experiential learning through case studies, simulations, industry visits, and project work.
  • Opportunities to participate in intra-university fests, including Skyscape, and inter-university academic conclaves and industry events.
  • Active engagement through Avia-Tour Club, the dedicated Aviation Management club, offering industry interactions, guest lectures, and practical exposure.
  • Industry collaboration with Airport Authority of India – Kolkata (West Bengal) and Deoghar (Jharkhand).
  • Collaboration with the Aerospace and Aviation Sector Skill Council (AASSC).
  • Access to certificate and value-added courses, including Cabin Crew Management, designed to strengthen employability and professional competence.

With strong industry collaboration, experiential learning and dedicated club activities, graduates are prepared for operational and managerial careers in aviation and higher studies in management.