151-0228-00L  Management of Air Transport (Aviation II)

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Abstract	Providing an overview in management, planning, processes and operations in air transport, the lecture shall enable students to operate and lead a unit within that industry. In addition, the modules provide a good understanding for other transport modes and are a sort of "Mini MBA" (topics see below). Ideally, students complete first "Basics of Air Transport" yet there is no requirement for it.
Objective	After completion of the course, they shall be familiar with tasks, processes and interactions and have the ability to understand implications of developments in the airlines industry and its environment. This shall enable them to work within the air transport industry.
Content	Overall concept: This lecture builds on the content of lecture "Basics of Air Transport" (151-0227-00L) and provides deeper insights into the airline industry and managment practises. The lecture is taught by svereal different experts from Lufthansa, SWISS, and Federal Office of Civil Aviation. Weekly: 1h independent preparation; 2h lectures and 1 h exercises with an expert in the respective field Content: Strategy, Alliances & Joint Ventures, Negotiations with Stakeholder, Environmental Protection, Safety & Risk Management, Airline Economics, Network Management, Revenue Management & Pricing, Sales & Distribution, Airline Marketing, Scheduling & Slot Management, Fleet Management & Leasing, Continuing Airworthiness Management, Supply Chain Management, Operational Steering. Excursion: Depending on COVID 19, we plan an excursion to the freight terminals at Zurich Airport and visits at SWISS Dispatch, Network Operations Control and Dispo.
Lecture notes	No offical lecture notes. Lecturers' slides will be made available
Literature	Literature will be provided by the lecturers respective there will be additional Information upon registration
Competencies	Subject-specific Competencies Concepts and Theories assessed Techniques and Technologies assessed Method-specific Competencies Analytical Competencies assessed Decision-making assessed Problem-solving assessed Project Management assessed Social Competencies Communication fostered Cooperation and Teamwork fostered Customer Orientation assessed Leadership and Responsibility assessed Sensitivity to Diversity fostered Negotiation assessed Personal Competencies Adaptability and Flexibility fostered Creative Thinking fostered Critical Thinking fostered Self-awareness and Self-reflection fostered Self-direction and Self-management fostered

Performance assessment

Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
Performance assessment as a semester course
ECTS credits	4 credits
Examiners	P. Wild
Type	session examination
Language of examination	English
Repetition	The performance assessment is only offered in the session after the course unit. Repetition only possible after re-enrolling.
Mode of examination	written 90 minutes
Additional information on mode of examination	Computer based examination (Moodle exam at fix based station at ETHZ). Although the exam is open book, we recommend to attend most lectures. Distance Exams will not be offered. For exchange students there is however the opportunity to request a preponed oral exam.
Written aids	Open book; own paper summaries allowed, yet NO computers/phones or electronic sumarries accepted
Online examination	The examination may take place on the computer.
Distance examination	It is not possible to take a distance examination.
This information can be updated until the beginning of the semester; information on the examination timetable is binding.

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Offered in

Programme	Section	Type
Civil Engineering Master	Major in Transport Systems	W
Electrical Engineering and Information Technology Bachelor	Man-Technology-Environment Electives ("MTU")	W
Mechanical Engineering Master	Energy, Flows and Processes	W
Spatial Development and Infrastructure Systems Master	Major in Transport Systems and Behaviour	W
Spatial Development and Infrastructure Systems Master	Recommended Electives of Master Degree Programme	W