Module: Cargo Operations

Latest Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title	Cargo Operations
Module Code	MNA1015 (ITS: MT326)
Faculty	DCU Business School	School	DCU Business School
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5

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 in the commercial context in which the industry operates
2. Identify and classify the range of businesses involved in the operational functions of Air Cargo Operations
3. Describe the complexity and international connectivity of Air Cargo Operations
4. Describe performance measurement and improvement techniques in the sustainable and ethical operation of the Air Cargo business.
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

Section Breakdown
CRN	20064	Part of Term	Semester 2
Coursework	0%	Examination Weight	0%
Grade Scale	40PASS	Pass Both Elements	Y
Resit Category	RC1	Best Mark	N
Module Co-ordinator	Viktoriia Ivannikova	Module Teacher	Cathal Guiomard

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assessment Breakdown
Group presentation	n/a	20%	n/a
Presentation	Individual 5 minute talk to class	30%	n/a
In Class Test	n/a	50%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; RC1: A resit is available for both^* components of the module. RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module. RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element. ^* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment

Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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.

Indicative Reading List

Books:

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

Articles:
None

Other Resources

None