Aviation and Tourism Management

From the evaluated documents we could not derive a semester plan that matches the programme’s duration and ECTS – so the modules are listed without semesters. The university’s study plan is authoritative.

• Required modules16 modules

  • Additional Module: Reflections on One’s Career to Date / Crediting Postgraduate Work ExperienceSummary by OWWZ: Professional experience is related to academic theory, reflected on methodically and evaluated in terms of personal learning and development.Semesters 1–3Exam (in German): Projektarbeit (20 Wochen) mit Präsentation 20–45 Min.30 ECTS
  • Data Science in Business ResearchSummary by OWWZ: Empirical questions, hypotheses, surveys and statistical software are used to evaluate research data critically and support business decisions.winter semester only5 ECTS
  • Interpersonal Communication SkillsSummary by OWWZ: Communication theories, mindful conversation, moderation and feedback are combined with academic writing and professional reflection.winter semester only5 ECTS
  • Safety and Risk ManagementSummary by OWWZ: ICAO safety standards, hazard analysis and risk assessment support the design and critical improvement of safety management systems.winter semester only5 ECTS
  • Strategic Airline, Airport and Air Traffic ManagementSummary by OWWZ: Strategic analysis and competitive strategies are applied to airlines, airports and air traffic control through virtual teamwork.winter semester onlyExam (in German): Projektarbeit (8 Wochen) mit Präsentation 5–10 Min.5 ECTS
  • Strategic Business DevelopmentSummary by OWWZ: New business areas and models are analysed, assessed and implemented internationally, considering sustainability and intercultural challenges.winter semester onlyExam (in German): Klausur 120 Min.5 ECTS
  • Digitalization and Business Transformation in Aviation and TourismSummary by OWWZ: Digital business models and strategies are analysed; technologies, networks and working practices are assessed for transformation projects in aviation and tourism.summer semester only5 ECTS
  • Future Trends in Marketing and SalesSummary by OWWZ: Marketing and sales trends are applied to aviation and tourism, with customer focus, market segments and innovative offerings informing marketing plans.summer semester onlyExam (in German): Klausur 120 Min.5 ECTS
  • Global LogisticsSummary by OWWZ: Global supply chains, purchasing and production planning are evaluated for performance, risk and sustainability using cases and simulations.summer semester onlyExam (in German): Hausarbeit (8 Wochen)5 ECTS
  • Innovation and Project ManagementSummary by OWWZ: Innovation processes, design thinking and conventional and agile project methods are applied to new ventures and resistance to change.Semesters 2–3 · summer semester onlyExam (in German): Projektarbeit (10 Wochen) mit Präsentation 10–15 Min.5 ECTS
  • International Tourism and Travel ManagementSummary by OWWZ: International tourism markets, competitive strategies, destinations and crisis resilience are analysed using data and digital business developments.summer semester onlyExam (in German): Hausarbeit (8 Wochen)5 ECTS
  • Business Case Studies in Aviation and Tourism ManagementSummary by OWWZ: Complex case studies combine strategic positioning, cooperation and digitalisation with research-based recommendations for aviation and tourism.winter semester only5 ECTS
  • Finance Management and Management AccountingSummary by OWWZ: Investment appraisal, financing, capital costs and corporate governance are combined with cost management, budgeting and control.winter semester onlyExam (in German): Klausur 120 Min.5 ECTS
  • Sustainability and Legal Impact ManagementSummary by OWWZ: Environmental and social business impacts are assessed using ESG, regulation and sustainability standards and integrated into strategic decisions.winter semester onlyExam (in German): Klausur 120 Min.5 ECTS
  • Transformative LeadershipSummary by OWWZ: Leadership is examined as a collaborative change process, developing motivation, conflict moderation, negotiation and intercultural teamwork.winter semester only5 ECTS
  • Master-Thesis with ColloquiumSummary by OWWZ: An original research question is investigated academically; methods and results are critically justified and defended in a colloquium.Thesis20 ECTS

Topic profile

ECTS by topic from the curriculum’s modules; together at most the programme’s ECTS.RequiredElective

• Strategic management18 ECTS: 18 required18 ECTS
• Innovation and technology management5 ECTS: 5 required5 ECTS
• Sustainability management and CSR5 ECTS: 5 required5 ECTS
• Business informatics5 ECTS: 5 required5 ECTS
• Occupational safety and health3 ECTS: 3 required3 ECTS
• Management accounting and controlling3 ECTS: 3 required3 ECTS
• Empirical social research3 ECTS: 3 required3 ECTS
• Entrepreneurship and start-ups3 ECTS: 3 required3 ECTS

Curriculum sources

• Prüfungsordnung – MBA Aviation and Tourism Management 2023Examination regulations · Version 21. Juni 2023 · checked 15 October 2026