151-0228-00L  Management & Sustainability of Air Transport

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Abstract	The lecture provides a comprehensive overview of management, sustainability, planning, processes, and operations in aviation, equipping students with the skills to manage and lead an aeronautical division. Moreover, the modules offer many interdisciplinary insights offering a condensed "Mini MBA". While it is beneficial to have completed "Basics of Air Transport," it is not a prerequisite.
Learning objective	Upon completing the course, participants will be well-versed in tasks, processes, and interactions, and will possess the ability to comprehend the implications of developments within the airline industry and its surroundings. This knowledge will equip them to effectively operate within the air transport sector.
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, Sustainable Aviation, 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: We plan an excursion to the freight terminals at Zurich Airport and visits at SWISS HQ, 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, R. McKenna
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). The exam is open book (slides will be made available as PDFs during exam). Distance Exams will not be offered.
Written aids	Open book; Slides will be made available as PDFs. Own paper summaries allowed, yet NO computers/phones or electronic summaries accepted.
Digital exam	The exam takes place on devices provided by ETH Zurich.
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	Core Courses	W
Spatial Development and Infrastructure Systems Master	Major in Transport Systems and Behaviour	W