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Bachelor's degree in Aviation: Qualified specialist knowledge for a job in the field of aviation

Do you dream of working in the field of aviation and would you like to study aviation at a university? If you fulfill the admission requirements of universities (Matura / vocational baccalaureate), then there is no obstacle in your way and you can find out about the further conditions of this education. Take a look at the courses on offer online and read the descriptions of successful graduates of the Bachelor's degree course in Aviation.

Gain the skills and specialist knowledge you need to work professionally as a manager in all aspects of aviation with the Aviation degree program in Aviation. Develop your personal skills, acquire specialist expertise and use these in combination to your advantage in your everyday professional life. However, do not forget the important personal and social skills that are necessary for a competent job in everyday working life. Flexibility, autonomy, resilience and structured, organized thinking are essential prerequisites. However, teamwork and communication skills are also essential for a successful career in aviation. Do you have the ability to perform a variety of tasks within a short period of time thanks to your high level of concentration?

Take the plunge and complete this exciting degree course at a university of applied sciences, which takes place in cooperation with success-oriented aviation companies. During your studies, you will acquire skills in areas such as air traffic management, navigation, aerodynamics, meteorology, aviation law and much more. On the Swiss education platform Ausbildung-Weiterbildung you will find further important information and the right contacts for everything to do with aerospace engineering and aviation technology.

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Holders of a Specialized Baccalaureate are also admitted to the Aviation degree course without an examination, provided they have a Specialized Baccalaureate in a profile similar to the field of study or, in the case of a non-specialized professional field, have at least one year of work experience in a related field.

When studying for a Bachelor's degree in Aviation, you can choose between the specializations "Operational Engineering", "Technical Engineering" and "Commercial Pilot".

Graduates of aviation studies find employment in air traffic control, with airlines, with aircraft manufacturers and suppliers, at airports and with authorities, in transportation, with the air guard, with insurance companies and banks. Depending on the chosen specialization in operations, planning or technology.

After completing a Bachelor's degree in aviation, a Master of Science in Engineering (MSE) can be chosen as a further course of study.

The complete aviation degree program (Aviation Bachelor) comprises 180 credits, which are divided between the general studies, project track / practical work, subject-specific basics and focus on aviation as well as mathematical and scientific basics. For example, the modules "Aviation Law", "Principles of Flights", "IT Application", "Transportation Law", "Aviation Basics" and "IT Programming", "Electrics and Electronics", "Infrastructure in Aviation", "Aircraft Systems", "Meterology for Aviation and Engineers", "Safety Risk Management - Quality Management", "Business Process Engineering" and "Business Administration for the Aviation Industry" must be completed. In addition, there are Math for Aviation Linear Algebra and Analysis 1 and 2, Math for Aviation Applied Numerics and Applied Statistics, Chemistry and Materials for Aviation 1 and 2 as well as various compulsory elective modules. English for Aeronautical Communication, Presentation Techniques, Project Management, Systems Engineering and Scientific Writing are also part of the Aviation Bachelor's degree program, as are Intercultural Communication and Management, Human-Technology-Environment, a project and a Bachelor's thesis. The Universities will inform you about the exact modules and their individual contents.

In Switzerland, graduates of aviation studies can obtain a "Bachelor of Science (UAS) in Aviation" degree. There is also the option of a dual degree with additional license training to become an airline pilot.

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