Module: Cargo Operations

Module Specifications.

Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

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Date posted: September 2024

Module Title	Cargo Operations
Module Code	MT326 (ITS) / MNA1015 (Banner)
Faculty	DCU Business School	School	DCU Business School
Module Co-ordinator	Andrew Macintyre
Module Teachers	Cathal Guiomard
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	Not Available
Co-requisite	Not Available
Compatibles	Not Available
Incompatibles	Not Available

Repeat examination

Description

Aviation consists of a complex set of operators. Cargo operations can be critical to airline operations. This module examines Cargo Operations and discusses the role and importance of Cargo Operations to the aviation industry. It aims to give students a firm foundation in the principles of Cargo Operations and its complexities.

Learning Outcomes

1. Illustrate the main operational functions of Air Cargo Operations
2. Identify and classify the range of businesses involved in the operational functions of Air Cargo Operations
3. Describe the complexity and interconnectivity of Air Cargo Operations
4. Describe performance measurement and improvement techniques in Air Cargo Operations
5. Describe the minimum service requirements for Air Cargo Operations

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	24	Air cargo lectures
Assignment Completion	32	Preparation and development of report
Independent Study	45	Reading, research and library work
Directed learning	24	Preparation for class
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Air Cargo Operations and Management
Air cargo traffic and capacity; air cargo market characteristics; cargo/freight airlines; integrated carriers; aircraft and flight operations; air cargo and the environment; air cargo forecasting; future opportunities and challenges.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Group presentation	n/a	20%	n/a
Assignment	n/a	30%	n/a
In Class Test	n/a	50%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories: Resit category 1: A resit is available for both* components of the module. Resit category 2: No resit is available for a 100% continuous assessment module. Resit category 3: No resit is available for the continuous assessment component where there is a continuous assessment and examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a Continuous Assessment/Examination split; where the module is 100% continuous assessment, there will also be a resit of the assessment
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Peter Morrell: 2011, Moving Boxes by Air, Ashgate, London,
Ashford, Stanton, Moore: 0, Airport Operations,

Other Resources

None