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Master of Science in Airport Design, Planning and Operations:
(M.Sc. ADPO)

The Master of Science in Airport Design, Planning, and Operations (ADPO) is a 5-year integrated programme, the first of its kind in Indian universities. Bengaluru North University takes pride in introducing this programme to benefit the students of the coming generation. The course is suitable for students with a degree in diverse areas of science, engineering, economic sciences, and business studies with a provable interest in the airport industry. The core objectives of this programme are

  • To understand effective airport system planning and management, interfacing airport infrastructure development, strategies, and moving regulatory settings.
  • To provide knowledge of the various facets of airport design, planning, and operations
  • To understand airport master plan development, governance models, and airport regulatory environments.
  • To know the skills of airport business development, strategic planning, environmental management, community relations, airport marketing, economics, financing, and operations.
  • To apprehend the skills of aerodrome operations, aerodrome certification, and airport auditing during the program

Course Modules

The M.Sc . ADPO integrated programme is comprised of 10 semesters with 200 credits spread over a period of five (5) years, with three one-month internships during the 3rd, 6th, and 9th semesters (2 from India & 1 from overseas). There are a total of 38 papers, of which 20, 7, 6 and 5 are core, allied, general and language papers. A research project should be submitted in the 10th semester to complete the program.  WIAA offers Languages 1 and 2 to improve communication and writing skills in English. Secondly, the institute takes a special interest in teaching the three UN official languages of Arabic, French, and Spanish for better employment opportunities overseas.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must have passed class 12 (10+2) from a recognised board. Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and English must be subjects studied in Class XII. b) Candidates must have scored above 60% average (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and English) in Classes XII and X. c) 5% marks are exceptional for SC/ST. d) Above 75.0% marks scored in the Common Entrance Exam carried out by WIAA

Candidates should pass the Common Entrance Test (CET) conducted by WIAA

Career Prospects

This new integrated programme will empower the students to pursue a career across various sectors in the entire aviation industry, including transport and business consultancies, airport design firms, airport operators, travel providers, air navigation service providers, and more.

 Annual Salary: The M.Sc. integrated programme in ADPO receives competitive salaries with an average income of $25–$30K annual after completing the programme.