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Beihang-ENAC Advanced Master in Aviation Management 2026 Student Recruitment Brochure

Click: Date: 03/04/26

The ADVANCED MASTER in Aviation Management at Beihang University, approved by the Ministry of Education, is a Sino-French cooperative education program jointly launched by Beihang University and École Nationale de l'Aviation Civile(ENAC). Organized and implemented by the Zhongfa Aviation Institute of Beihang University, this program integrates the best resources from leading aviation universities in China and France. It aims to cultivate professional and versatile management talents for the global civil aviation industry, providing students with the specialized knowledge and international perspective necessary for the future development of China's and the world's aviation sectors, which will significantly enhance their career prospects.

Highlights

· The master's program approved by the Ministry of Education of China will award a master's degree from the École Nationale de l'Aviation Civile and can be certified by the Service Center for Scholarly Exchange of the Ministry of Education.

·Beihang University is the earliest higher education institution established in China's aviation industry.

·The program combines management skills with aviation expertise to create high-level aviation management talent with an international perspective.

·We have accumulated rich experience in cultivating advanced talents for the aviation industry. The teaching staff includes renowned professors from the École Nationale de l'Aviation Civile and Beihang University, as well as well-known practitioners in the global aviation industry.

Introduction to Project Institutions

Beihang University

Founded in 1952, Beihang University is a national key university directly under the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of the People's Republic of China. It is among the universities designated for the "Double First-Class" initiative, the "211Project", and the "985Project". The university has also been selected for the "Mount Everest Plan", "2011Plan", "111Plan", and the "Excellent Engineer Education and Training Program".

Zhongfa Aviation Institute of Beihang University is a school of Beihang University approved by the Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China and established by Beihang University and École Nationale de l'Aviation Civile. Located in Hangzhou City - a paradise on earth, it is a Sino-foreign cooperative program with no separate legal entity under the guarantee of Yuhang District, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, to provide education resources.

École Nationale de l'Aviation Civile

The École Nationale de l'Aviation Civile (ENAC) is internationally recognized as the leading aeronautics and aviation university in Europe, providing a broad range of training, studies and research activities. ENAC provides a comprehensive range of 28 higher education programs ranging from Bachelor to Master of Science, Aviation Advanced Master, Master of Business and Administration, as well as Ph.D.s in the domains of aeronautics and aviation. ENAC alumni work in aeronautical and aviation companies, in fields such as manufacturing (Airbus, ATR, Embraer, Safran, P&W, GE, Rockwell Collins, Thales, Indra), and airports, airlines, civil aviation authorities, as well as air navigation providers across the globe. ENAC is ever closer to the world of business and innovation, thanks to strong partnerships with major players in the world of aeronautics. As a result, the school offers its students rich and varied professional experience in line with the business world. It also enables them to develop numerous research and innovation partnership projects.

Project details

This project integrates the solid disciplinary foundation of China's higher education institutions with outstanding resources in the global aviation management field, aiming to meet the growing demand for management personnel driven by the rapid development of China's civil aviation industry. The program boasts top-tier educational standards, first-class faculty and student quality, and close alignment with aviation practices. It will serve as a vital platform for cultivating comprehensive senior management talents in the aviation industry.

(1)Project Name

ADVANCED MASTER in Aviation Management

(2)Course Introduction

·Program Duration: 1.5 years, mainly English-taught.

·The non-full-time study will be taught once a month (three days each time), from Friday to Sunday. The required courses should be completed within the specified time. The course will be mainly taught in English, using Chinese-English textbooks or lecture notes.

·Place of teaching: Hangzhou, China/Toulouse, France (The departure time for overseas study will be arranged according to the actual situation, and the teaching route will be arranged according to the actual situation of the project teaching plan. Zhongfa Aviation Institute of Beihang University reserves the final right of interpretation.)

· The ADVANCED MASTER in Aviation Management requires students to complete 2 ideological and political courses, 7 Chinese courses, and 7 foreign language courses. In addition to traditional business management courses, students will also study international leading strategic management knowledge and skills in areas such as airline management, airport operations and management, air traffic management, and sustainable aviation transportation.

Course Type

Course Name

Ideological and Political Courses

Theory and Practice of Socialism with Chinese Characteristics in the New Era

Introduction to Dialectics of Nature

Chinese Professional Courses

Human Resource Management and Marketing

Accounting and Corporate Finance

Strategic Management and Corporate Social Responsibility

Innovative Financing and Investment

Communication Management and Crisis Management

Business Economics and Management

Current Situation and Challenges of Civil Aviation in China

French Professional Courses

Introduction to Air Transportation

Operation of Airlines

Airline Management and Development

Air Transport Economics

Airport Operation and Management

Sustainable Air Transport

Air Traffic Management

(3)Application Requirement

This program is designed for management personnel from various aviation and related industry organizations, including airlines, airport management companies, air navigation service providers, aviation manufacturing enterprises, and their suppliers. The program uses an application and examination system, independent enrollment, and admission based on merit (no need to take the national unified entrance examination for postgraduate students). Applicants must meet the following criteria:

·Those who have a bachelor's degree issued or recognized by the Ministry of Education of China, have been engaged in the aviation industry for more than 3 years, want to master advanced international aviation management knowledge and skills, and hope to seek greater development in the field of aviation industry management.

·Those who have a certain level of English proficiency, enabling them to adapt to a fully English-taught environment with fundamental listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills to successfully complete coursework and engage in academic communication.

·Those who possess a valid passport. Foreign applicants are additionally required to hold a valid residence permit or visa to ensure their legal residence and study in China.

·Applicants holding an associate degree or incomplete academic qualifications must submit an application, and the Admissions Committee will evaluate their professional background and development potential to determine whether they are admitted.

(4)Application Method

Scan the QR code to apply.

(5)Application Procedure

(6)Tuition Fees

RMB 300,000 /1.5 year

(7)Degree Conferral

Upon graduation, students will be awarded a master's degree certificate in aviation management issued by the École Nationale de l'Aviation Civile. The certificate can be certified by the Service Center for Scholarly Exchange of the Ministry of Education for foreign academic degrees, and the legal effect of the certification is equivalent to the "Double Certificate" of domestic graduate students.

Contact us

Telephone: 0571-28881501、13073639851

E-Mail: amaster@buaa.edu.cn

Address: No. 166, Shuanghongqiao Street, Pingyao Town, Yuhang District, Hangzhou

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Beihang Hangzhou International Campus

Address: No. 166, Shuanghongqiao Street, Pingyao Town,

Yuhang District, Hangzhou

Postcode: 311115

Telephone: +86 (0)571 28881100

E-mail: zfai@buaa.edu.cn