Module: Airport Operations Management

Latest Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title	Airport Operations Management
Module Code	MNA1135 (ITS: MT214)
Faculty	DCU Business School	School	DCU Business School
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5

Description

Airports consist of a complex array of operations. These operations are a critical component to the success of the aviation industry. These operations are by their nature expansive and inherently interconnected, ranging from aircraft to passenger to cargo handling. This module examines these operations and discusses their role and importance in the aviation industry. In doing so it gives students a firm foundation in the principles of airport operations and its complexities.

Learning Outcomes

1. illustrate the main operational functions of international airports.
2. identify and classify the range of businesses involved in the operational functions of the airport.
3. describe the complexity and interconnectivity of airport operations necessary to ensure commercial success and industry efficiency
4. describe performance measurement and improvement techniques in operations in particular in relation to future environmental challenges
5. describe the minimum service requirements for different airport services

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full time hours per semester
Lecture	24	Airport Operations
Directed learning	24	Preparation for class
Assignment Completion	32	Preparation and development of report
Independent Study	45	Reading, Research and library work.
Total Workload: 125

Section Breakdown
CRN	21081	Part of Term	Semester 2
Coursework	30%	Examination Weight	70%
Grade Scale	40PASS	Pass Both Elements	N
Resit Category	RC1	Best Mark	N
Module Co-ordinator	Viktoriia Ivannikova	Module Teacher

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assessment Breakdown
Assignment	Essay	30%	n/a
Formal Examination	End-of-Semester Final Examination	70%	End-of-Semester

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

Airport Operations
Aircraft Ground Handling: Passenger handling: Baggage handling: Airport emergency services: Safety and security: Air traffic control: Flight operations: Customer services: Retail management: Ancillary services:

Indicative Reading List

Books:

AntonÃn Kazda, Robert E. Caves: 0, Airport design and operation, 9780080451046
Robert E. Caves, Geoffrey D. Gosling: 0, Strategic airport planning, 9780080427645

Articles:
None

Other Resources

None