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Hospitality & Lifestyle Business Aviation Management
Programme Overview
Highlights
The programme aims to familiarize students with the key functions of business aviation management, which encompasses stakeholder management, legal and compliance, financial management, sale and marketing management, business development, as well as human resources management. A wide range of best practices in business aviation will be drawn from different continents, so that students will have a comprehensive and professional understanding of management knowledge and skills to deal with a variety of people, tasks and business needs in the business aviation sector.
FinANCIAL ASSISTANCE
(a) Maritime and Aviation Training Fund
The $100 million Maritime and Aviation Training Fund (MATF) approved by the Legislative Council in January 2014 came into operation on 1 April 2014. The Fund is to sustain and enhance existing training schemes and scholarships, as well for launching new initiatives for the aviation sector. The aim is to build up in due course a vibrant, diversified and competitive pool of professionals and technical personnel to support Hong Kong’s future development in the aviation sector. Each Eligible applicant of Professional Training and Examination Refund Scheme (ProTERS) are refunded with 80% of the fees after completing approved courses or passing examinations, subject to a cap of $30,000 (whichever is less) for the pre-approved course/examination (LINK). Please note that the eligible applicant should be full-time employment in the aviation sector with an organization/company in Hong Kong.
此課程已列入<海運及空運人才培訓基金>的<專業培訓課程及考試費用發還計劃>名單,「基金」最多可獲發還80%或上限30,000港元的費用 (以數額較小者為準) 。
(b) Continuing Education Fund (CEF)
This programme has been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund (CEF).
此課程已列入持續進修基金 CEF 認可課程。
*According to the terms and conditions of the Continuing Education Fund, students seeking reimbursement of the fees under CEF must not have obtained any other publicity-funded financial assistance, such as MATF, for the same module to avoid double benefits.
Programme Details
INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
On completion of the programme, students should be able to:
1. differentiate and explain the roles and functions of different key stakeholders in business aviation;
2. examine the related policies, regulations and laws that the business aviation sector has to comply;
3. discuss how financial management and business development can facilitate business sustainability; and
4. critically assess the characteristics of marketing and human resources management in the context of business aviation.
Programme Structure
Module |
Contact Hours |
Credits |
Details of Module |
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30 |
9 |
1. Overview of Business Aviation |
Award:
Upon completion of the programme, students are required to achieve 70% attendance and pass all the assessment and a Certificate for Module (Business Aviation Executive Management) will be awarded within the HKU system through HKU SPACE. The Certificate Parchments will also be signed by The Asian Business Aviation Association (AsBAA).
Assessment:
All coursework of the programme will be completed in English. It is a combination of Individual Essay and Group Project.
Delivery:
The module will be taught in English. Lecture notes, teaching materials and assessments will be in English as well. Classes will be held on weekday evenings (7:00pm to 9:00pm) or weekends day time.
The programme targets for
- commercial airline/ business aviation practitioners who aspire to have career advancement to enter business aviation sector with a recognized academic qualification;
- commercial airline/ business aviation practitioners and management personnel seeking to gain systematic and comprehensive management skills and knowledge in the planning and operation of business aviation;
- people who have interests in the growing field of business aviation management regardless of their industry background and/or academic disciplines; and
- professionals who are interested in or have some involvement in business aviation field, e.g. marshall/ lawyer, commercial Pilot/captain, aviation consultants, airport security & safety manager, air traffic controller, president/owner business jet aviation management company, engineers/managers with aircraft engineering and manufacturing etc.
- executives and managers from airports, regulatory bodies, airlines, air traffic control service providers and other aviation-related organizations who wish to enhance the operational and management professional training and would like to get a credential.
Tenative Timetable
Sessions |
Date |
Days |
Time |
1 |
10 August 2023 |
Thursday |
7:00pm – 10:00pm |
2 |
17 August 2023 |
Thursday |
7:00pm – 10:00pm |
3 |
24 August 2023 |
Thursday |
7:00pm – 10:00pm |
4 |
31 August 2023 |
Thursday |
7:00pm – 10:00pm |
5 |
7 September 2023 |
Thursday |
7:00pm – 10:00pm |
6 |
14 September 2023 |
Thursday |
7:00pm – 10:00pm |
7 |
21 September 2023 |
Thursday |
7:00pm – 10:00pm |
8 |
28 September 2023 |
Thursday |
7:00pm – 10:00pm |
9 |
5 October 2023 |
Thursday |
7:00pm – 10:00pm |
10 |
12 October 2023 |
Thursday |
7:00pm – 10:00pm |
Application Code | 2140-HT010A | Apply Online Now |
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Modules & Class Details
Class Details
Experienced teachers:
Our teachers come from strong hospitality and/or business aviation industry background, and students will gain extensive industrial knowledge with a lot of insights from teachers.
Ms Amy Yang
Director of Marketing & Communications, Asia, VistaJet
Board of Governors, Asian Business Aviation Association (AsBAA)
Areas of expertise
- Marketing
- Branding
- Public Relations
- Business Development
Ms Jenny Lau
Founder and Group President of Sino Jet Management Ltd.
Chairwoman, Asian Business Aviation Association (AsBAA)
Areas of expertise:
- Luxurious Business Services
- Aircraft Acquisition & Financing Consulting
- Business Aviation Regulations & Compliances
- VIP Charter Services
- Ultra High Net-worth Wealth Management
Selected Experiences:
- Managed the largest fleet of Boeing Business Jet, Gulfstream, Dassault Falcon and Embraer Business Jet in Asia for over USD $2 Billion of assets under management
- Lead the team to implement a Safety Management System and passed IS-BAO level III audit
- Lead aircraft financing projects with major Asian, European and US banks for over USD $1.6 Billion.
Awards:
- “Woman of the year”, 2015 by ASBAA
- “Outstanding Contribution to Business Aviation Award” by Sapphire Pegasus Business Aviation
- “Asia’s Leading Private Jet Company” by World Travel Award 2019
- “The Best Business Jet Operator” from Golden Wing Award
Fee & Entry Requirements
Fee
- HK$12,000 per programme
Entry Requirements
Applicants shall
- hold a bachelor’s degree awarded by a recognized university or equivalent; or
- hold an Associate Degree / a Higher Diploma or equivalent, and have at least 2 years of work experience.
Applicants with other qualifications will be considered on individual merit.
CEF
- The CEF Institution Code of HKU SPACE is 100
CEF Courses | ||
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Certificate for Module (Business Aviation Executive Management) 證書 (單元 : 商務航空行政管理) |
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COURSE CODE 33C131153 | FEES $12,000 | ENQUIRY 2867-8408 |
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Continuing Education Fund This course has been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund. |
Certificate for Module (Business Aviation Executive Management)
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Enrolment MethodOnline Enrolment
HKU SPACE provides 24-hour online application and payment service for students to apply to selected award-bearing programmes and to enrol in most open admission courses (courses enrolled on a first come, first served basis) via the Internet. Applicants may settle the payment by using either "PPS by Internet" (not available via mobile phones), VISA or Mastercard online. Online WeChat Pay, Online AliPay and Faster Payment System (FPS) are also available for continuing enrolment in the same programme, if online service is offered.
For first time enrolment
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*Credit Card Online Payment - Course fees can be paid by VISA or Mastercard including the “HKU SPACE Mastercard”.
* HKU SPACE Mastercard cardholders who wish to enjoy 10-month interest free instalment scheme must pay their tuition fees in person at any of our HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres.
To know more about first-time online application/enrolment and payment, please refer to the user guide of Online Application / Enrolment and Payment:
For continuing enrolment in the same programme
Selected programmes offer online continuing enrolment service. Programme staff will inform students if they offer this service and offer further enrolment details.
Online Payment can be made via "PPS by Internet" (not available via mobile phones), VISA or Mastercard, Online WeChat Pay, Online AliPay and Faster Payment System (FPS)
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For first time enrolment
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For first come, first served short courses, complete the Application for Enrolment Form SF26 and bring or post the completed form(s), together with the appropriate application/course fee(s) and any required supporting documents to any of the HKU SPACE enrolment centres.
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For continuing enrolment in the same programme
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The standard ‘Enrolment/Payment Slip’ is designed for students of award-bearing programmes or remaining programmes in a suite of programmes requiring continuing enrolment and it applies to most programmes.
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Students should complete the “Enrolment/Payment Slip” which will be made available by relevant programme staff and return the slip to any HKU SPACE enrolment centre or post it to the relevant programme staff with appropriate fee payment.
Please refer to available Payment Methods for fee payment information. If you are in doubt about the procedures, please check the individual course details, or contact our programme staff or enrolment centres.
Please note the followings for programme/course enrollment:
- To make an application online, you will need a computer with connection to the Internet and a web browser with JavaScript enabled. Google Chrome is recommended.
- Applicants should not leave the online application idle for more than 10 minutes. Otherwise, applicants must restart the application process.
- Only Early Bird Discount is supported for Online Applicants (Application). To enjoy other types of discount, please visit one of our enrolment centres.
- During the online application process, asynchronous application and payment submission may occur. Successful payment may not guarantee successful application. In case of unsuccessful submission, our programme staff will contact you shortly.
- Applicants are reminded that they should only apply for the same programme/course once through counter or online application.
- For online enrolment, a payment confirmation page would be displayed after payment has been made successfully. In addition, a confirmation email would also be sent to your email account. You are advised to keep your payment confirmation for future enquiries.
- Fees paid are not refundable except as statutorily provided or under very exceptional circumstances (e.g. course cancellation due to insufficient enrolment).
- If admission is by selection, the official receipt is not a guarantee that your application has been accepted. We will inform you of the result as soon as possible after the closing date for application. Unsuccessful applicants will be given a refund of programme/course fee if already paid.
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1. Cash, EPS, WeChat Pay Or Alipay
Course fees can be paid by cash, EPS, WeChat Pay or Alipay at any HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres.
2. Cheque Or Bank draft
Course fees can also be paid by crossed cheque or bank draft made payable to “HKU SPACE”. Please specify the programme title(s) for application and applicant’s name. You may either:
- bring the completed form(s), together with the appropriate course or application fees in the form of a cheque, and any required supporting documents to any of the HKU SPACE enrolment centres;
- or mail the above documents to any of the HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres, specifying “Course Application” on the envelope. HKU SPACE will not be responsible for any loss of personal information and payment sent by mail.
3. VISA/Mastercard
Applicants may also pay the course fee by VISA or Mastercard, including the “HKU SPACE Mastercard”, at any HKU SPACE enrolment centres. Holders of the HKU SPACE Mastercard can enjoy a 10-month interest-free instalment period for courses with a tuition fee worth a minimum of HK$2,000; however, the course applicant must also be the cardholder himself/herself. For enquiries, please contact our staff at any enrolment centres.
4. Online Payment
Online application / enrolment is offered for most open admission courses (enrolled on first come, first served basis) and selected award-bearing programmes. Application fees and course fees of these programmes/courses can be settled by using "PPS by Internet" (not available via mobile phones), VISA or Mastercard. In addition to the aforesaid online payment channels, new and continuing students of award-bearing programmes with available online service, they may also pay their course fees by Online WeChat Pay, Online Alipay or Faster Payment System (FPS). Please refer to Enrolment Methods - Online Enrolment for details.
Notes
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If the programme/course is starting within five working days, application by post is not recommended to avoid any delays. Applicants are advised to enrol in person at HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres and avoid making cheque payment under this circumstance.
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Fees paid are not refundable except under very exceptional circumstances (e.g. course cancellation due to insufficient enrolment), subject to the School’s discretion. In exceptional cases where a refund is approved, fees paid by cash, EPS, WeChat Pay, Alipay, cheque, FPS or PPS by Internet will be reimbursed by a cheque, and fees paid by credit card will be reimbursed to the credit card account used for payment.
- In addition to the published fees, there may be additional costs associated with individual programmes. Please refer to the relevant course brochures or direct any enquiries to the relevant programme team for details.
- Fees and places on courses cannot be transferrable from one applicant to another. Once accepted onto a course, the student may not change to another course without approval from HKU SPACE. A processing fee of HK$120 will be levied on each approved transfer.
- HKU SPACE will not be responsible for any loss of payment, receipt, or personal information sent by mail.
- For payment certification, please submit a completed form, a sufficiently stamped and self-addressed envelope, and a crossed cheque for HK$30 per copy made payable to “HKU SPACE” to any of our enrolment centres.
About the Partners
Partner Details
About Asian Business Aviation Association (AsBAA)
The Asian Business Aviation Association (AsBAA) is a non-profit association representing business and general aviation companies and individuals based in Asia and around the world. AsBAA's members include major aircraft manufacturers, business aircraft operators, business aviation service providers, aviation financial services, aviation legal services, aviation insurance providers, and individual business aviation professionals. Through AsBAA, its members receive support with operational challenges and in turn, also support the advancement and development of the business and general aviation industry in Asia.
AsBAA’s mission is to represent the needs of its members and the industry through its three core pillars: Advocacy, Representation, and Community. AsBAA actively advocates the benefits of business aviation to key stakeholders such as government, transport ministries, and the media. AsBAA represents the interests of all sectors of the business aviation industry across the region. Finally, AsBAA creates a community in which its members can network, access B2B opportunities, and tackle common operational issues with greater collective influence.
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