Bachelor of Aviation Technology CU51
Program at a glance
| Duration: | 3 years/6 terms full-time, or 6 years/12 terms part-time |
| Mode & Location: | internal - BDG, external in 2005 |
| Courses/Units of Credit: | 20 courses/144 units of credit |
| Faculty: | Faculty of Informatics & Communication |
| Entry: | QTAC and direct entry (more info). Students must have Mathematics B at year 12 or equivalent. Students entering the program without Physics at Year 11 (or equivalent) will be required to undertake the IntroPhysics bridging course during their first semester of study. |
| Accreditation: | not applicable |
| Residential School: | not applicable |
| Practicum/Work placement: | not applicable |
| Exit awards: | not applicable |
| Interim awards: | not applicable |
| Contact: | Angelika Schlotzer 07 4150 7066 or Program Administrator 07 4930 9327 or email ic-program-ug2@cqu.edu.au |
| International students: | International students studying in Australia must study full-time, on-campus. |
| CRICOS program codes: | BDG - 038278A |
Program aim
The Bachelor of Aviation Technology offers students the opportunity to undertake a range of careers in the aviation aerospace and IT industries. The Bachelor of Aviation Technology program is designed to provide students with a knowledge and understanding of:
- theories and practices appropriate for the aviation industry;
- theories and practices appropriate for the information technology industry;
- the professional ethical, legal, and security issues in both industries;
and the skills to:
- work in the aviation industry;
- work in a range of operational and management positions within the aviation, aerospace and information technology industries;
- analyse problems critically and design appropriate solutions.
Career options
information technology professional, business manager, and a range of non-flying positions within the aviation/aerospace industry. If you choose the practical component you will be qualified as a commercial pilot
Note: The practical flight training is not part of, or a requirement of, the program.
Program structure
To obtain a Bachelor of Aviation Technology, a student must complete a total of 144 points (equivalent to 24 6 units of credit courses) as follows:
- A. Five courses (54 units of credit) in aviation theory;
- B. Eleven courses (66 units of credit) in information technology; and
- C. Four courses (24 units of credit) in business management.
Additionally, students entering the program without Year 11 Physics (or equivalent) will be required to undertake the IntroPhysics bridging course during their first term of study.
A. Aviation Theory - compulsory courses:
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| AVAT11001 | Aviation Theory 1 (12 points) |
| AVAT12002 | Aviation Theory 2 (12) |
| AVAT12003 | Aviation Theory 3 (12) |
| AVAT12004 | Aviation Theory 4 (12) |
| AVAT13005 | Aviation Theory 5 (6) |
Students should note that the grading system for the Aviation Theory courses is as follows:
| Grade | |
|---|---|
| Pass | 70-76 |
| Credit | 77-84 |
| Distinction | 85-91 |
| High Distinction | 92-100 |
B. Information Technology - any 11 courses chosen from the following:
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| COIT11118 | Conceptual Foundations of Computing |
| COIT11133 | Programming A |
| COIT11221 | Software Fundamentals |
| COIT11166 | Systems Analysis and Design |
| COMM11003 | Professional and Technical Communication |
| COIT11134 | Programming B |
| COIT13152 | Operating Systems |
| COIT12167 | Database Use and Design |
| COIT12170 | Data Communications |
| COIT13121 | Logic Programming |
| COIT13122 | Machine Intelligence |
| COIS11011 | Foundations of Business Computing |
| COIS12036 | Human-Computer Interaction |
| COIT12137 | Java for Object-Oriented Programmers |
| COIT12140 | Object-Oriented Programming |
| COIT13147 | Networks |
| COIT12141 | Computer Graphics |
| Or other IT courses as may be approved by the Dean or nominee. | |
Students will complete all of the syllabus requirements for the Commercial Pilot Licence (CLPA), as outlined in the Day VFR Syllabus established by CASA.
C. Business Management - select 4 of the following courses:
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| HRMT11010 | Organisational Behaviour |
| HRMT11011 | Human Resources in Organisations |
| MGMT11163 | Managerial Communication |
| MGMT11109 | Introduction to Management |
| ACCT11057 | Principles of Accounting |
| ACCT11059 | Using Accounting for Decision Making |
| ACCT19060 | Management Accounting |
| ACCT19066 | Accounting Systems & Assurance |
A maximum of 10 courses within categories B and C may be level 1 courses. This program is likely to appeal to those students seeking non-flying positions within the aviation industry.
Check the details
Recommended study schedule
A recommended study schedule for this program can be obtained from your program administrator. Students may determine their own schedule based upon credit transfers and personal study requirements. It is important to note that full-time students usually enrol in four courses per term and part-time students usually enrol in two courses per term.
Note: Students must check to see when and where a course is offered before enrolling. See the course availability section in this handbook for details.