The program is designed for candidates who aspire Aviation education as well as an opportunity to develop h4 business and management skills after their higher-secondary education. The program shall equip candidates with the knowledge of the various aspects of aviation industry both locally and globally and instill h4 business acumen for a successful and ever lucrative aviation career.
The Industry
The aviation industry in Pakistan is dramatically growing. There is a remarkable increase in people travelling through air in Pakistan. According to statistics more than 20 million passengers travelled through air in Pakistan in 2017 versus 16 million in 2016. IATA reports a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.9% in passenger traffic growth which is twice the world projections for all other regions.
The bilateral open-skies policy of Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Pakistan and the CPEC induced development of infrastructure has spurred the international airlines to operate through corridors of the national air space. The international passenger traffic crossed 12 million passengers in Pakistan versus 8 million in 2014 with a CAGR of 7.1%. The Indian and Brazilian domestic markets will grow at 6.9% and 5.4% respectively.
The Growth in air travel is pushing new airport upgrades and new construction in Islamabad, Multan, Sialkot and Gwadar. Islamabad ranks 2nd in Air Passenger Traffic.
There has been a significant growth in Cargo and Freight; 62.5 mT (2017) from 42 mT (2007 globally. Locally, the growth has been 3 times faster than the regional industry which has led to the erection of the largest and fully automated warehouse in Karachi Airport.
Careers in Aviation Industry
More jobs are opening up in Airport Operations, Airline Management, Flight Operations, Air navigation, Cargo and Freight Management, Ticketing and Reservations, Food & Beverages/Catering, Travel and Tourism and other Support Services in Pakistan. Globally there are estimated to be more than 62 million jobs which include almost 10 million aviation direct jobs.
BSAVM Degree at a Glance
| Category |
Courses |
Cr.Hrs |
| General |
12 |
32 |
| Major |
25 |
75 |
| Interdisciplinary |
7 |
21 |
| Internship |
1 |
3 |
| Capstone Project-I |
1 |
1 |
| Capstone Project-II |
1 |
2 |
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|
|
| Total |
47 |
134 |
Fact File
- Duration
- Number of Semesters
- Class Timings
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04 years
08
Morning and Afternoon Sessions
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Capstone Project
- The project provides real-world business consulting experience preferably in aviation industry
- Great Opportunity to apply theoretical foundation in a management context.
Summer Internship
- Eight-week internship during summer vacations
- Opportunity to understand corporate environment
Eligibility Criteria
- Minimum 50% marks in intermediate or Equivalent
- Admission Test
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Bachelor of Science in Aviation Management (BSAVM)
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For Batch Fall 2023 onwards
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Scheme of Studies
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Course Code
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Subject Name
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Cr.Hrs
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Pre-Req
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Semester I
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CS 181
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Applications of Information and Communication Technologies
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2-0-2
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-
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CS 181L
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Applications of Information and Communication Technologies Lab
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0-1-1
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-
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AM 100
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Introduction to Aviation Management
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3-0-3
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BA 151
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Principles of Management
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3-0-3
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EL 170
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Functional English
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3-0-3
|
-
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AM 105
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Aircraft General Knowledge
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3-0-3
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-
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MA 120
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Mathematics & Logics-I
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3-0-3
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-
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18
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|
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Semester II
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|
AM 112
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Airport Operations
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3-0-3
|
-
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EL 271
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Expository Writing
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3-0-3
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EL 170
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AF 102
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Financial Accounting-I
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3-0-3
|
-
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AM 139
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International Organizations in Aviation
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3-0-3
|
-
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HU 405
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Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan
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2-0-2
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-
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AM 122
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Aviation Maintenance Management
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3-0-3
|
-
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|
|
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17
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|
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Semester III
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HU 124
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Islamic Studies & Ethics
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2-0-2
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-
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MA 121
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Mathematics & Logics-II
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3-0-3
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MA 120
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PH 112
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Introduction to Environmental Science
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3-0-3
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-
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AM 246
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Human Factors in Aviation
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3-0-3
|
-
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AM 280
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Introduction to Flight Operations
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3-0-3
|
-
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HU 411
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Civics and Community Engagement
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2-0-2
|
-
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|
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16
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|
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Semester IV
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AM 222
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Aviation Meteorology
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3-0-3
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-
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AM 208
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Airline Operations and Management
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3-0-3
|
-
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BA 356
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Entrepreneurship
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3-0-3
|
-
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BA 232
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Macroeconomics
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3-0-3
|
-
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AM 206
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Ethical Issues in Aviation
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3-0-3
|
-
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PY 115
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Introduction to Psychology
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2-0-2
|
-
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|
|
|
17
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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AM 490
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Internship
|
3-0-3
|
-
|
|
|
|
3
|
|
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Semester V
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|
HR 301
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Human Resource Management
|
3-0-3
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BA 151
|
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MK101
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Principles of Marketing
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3-0-3
|
-
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AF 103
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Financial Accounting-II
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3-0-3
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AF 102
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AM 307
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Aviation Law
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3-0-3
|
-
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AM 390
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Management of Air Cargo
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3-0-3
|
-
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AM334
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Aviation Economics
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3-0-3
|
-
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|
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18
|
|
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Semester VI
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AF 251
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Introduction to Business Finance
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3-0-3
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-
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AM 333
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Airport Marketing
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3-0-3
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MK101
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AM 323
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Aviation Security Management
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3-0-3
|
-
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AM 387
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Airport Planning and Design
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3-0-3
|
-
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BA 363
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Business Research Methods
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3-0-3
|
-
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|
|
|
15
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|
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Semester VII
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AM XXX
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Elective I
|
3-0-3
|
-
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AM XXX
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Elective II
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3-0-3
|
-
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AM 453
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Airline Finance
|
3-0-3
|
AF 251
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AM 335
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Airline Marketing
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3-0-3
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MK 101
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AM 480
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Safety Management System
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3-0-3
|
-
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AM 498
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Capstone Project-I
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1-0-1
|
-
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|
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16
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|
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Semester VIII
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|
AM XXX
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Elective III
|
3-0-3
|
-
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|
AM XXX
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Elective IV
|
3-0-3
|
-
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AM 447
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Strategic Management in Airlines
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3-0-3
|
-
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AM 488
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Emergency Resource Planning and Management
|
3-0-3
|
-
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AM 499
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Capstone Project-II
|
2-0-2
|
AM 498
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|
|
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14
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|
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GRAND TOTAL (CREDIT HRS.)
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134
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Flight and Operations Electives
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Course Code
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Subject Name
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Cr.Hrs
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Pre-Req
|
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AM 448
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Air Traffic Management
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3-0-3
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AM 112
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AM 482
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Airport and Environment
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3-0-3
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AM 112
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AM 471
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Aircraft Mass and Balance
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3-0-3
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AM 280
|
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AM 484
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Ground Handling Operations
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3-0-3
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AM 112
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| |
|
|
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Cargo and Freight Electives
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|
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Course Code
|
Subject Name
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Cr.Hrs
|
Pre-Req
|
|
AM 491
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Aviation Equipment Acquisition & Disposal
|
3-0-3
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AM 390
|
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AM 492
|
Aviation Total Quality Management
|
3-0-3
|
AM 390
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AM 496
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Automated Logistics Management System
|
3-0-3
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AM 390
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AM 493
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Warehousing and Distribution
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3-0-3
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AM 390
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AM 494
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E-Business in Aviation
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3-0-3
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AM 390
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Note: The students have to take two electives from each of above mentioned streams
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