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Study Aviation Management in Switzerland.

AUS Business School is an IATA Authorized Training Center. The Aviation Management programs are taught in English on Lake Geneva, with airport visits, internships and a dual Swiss–US degree.

IATA Authorized Training CenterEnglish-taughtBachelor's & Master's

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Annual tuition, Bachelor's and Master'sCHF 25'050 – 28'000

One-time application and admission feesCHF 1'750

Funds to show for the Swiss permitCHF 25'000

Tuition is charged per academic year. The permit amount is proof of funds you keep, not a payment to AUS — the full breakdown is in the next section.

Module lists and credit structure for both the BSc and the MSc
Annual tuition, scholarships and payment information
Entry requirements for each level, including the English scores
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Programs & Tuition

Two programs. One industry.

Both are taught in English, both are built on the IATA aviation curriculum, and both lead to a dual Swiss–US degree. The difference is where you start and how far you go. Every figure is per academic year and confirmed in your offer letter.

Bachelor's Degree

BSc in Business Administration · Aviation Management

For school leavers and transfer students entering the industry for the first time. No prior aviation experience is required.

CHF 28'000per year

3 years · 9 academic terms · 135 CH | 225 ECTS

Study mode: Full-time, on campus in La Tour-de-Peilz
Entry dates: September, January and April
Entry qualification: Secondary school diploma with good academic achievements
English level: CEFR B2, or IELTS 5.5 with no element below 4.5
Assessment: No GMAT or entrance exam — holistic review and an online interview

Core aviation modules

Global Aviation Systems
Airline Marketing
Airline Revenue Management
Airport Operations in a Global Aviation System
Aviation Regulation Compliance
Airline Strategy in a Changing Global Aviation Market

Taught alongside the business core across nine academic terms, with an internship in the second year.

IATA Authorized Training Center

Industry-recognized content, built into the degree

AUS delivers industry-recognized aviation content as an IATA Authorized Training Center. Beside the curriculum you also get:

Airport visits — Geneva and Sion, including hangar and airside access.
An aviation internship — built into the second year of the degree.
Expert sessions — with airline, airport and regulatory professionals.
A dual Swiss and US degree — BSc from AUS plus a BBA from Tiffin University.

The Bachelor's is the widest entry point into the industry, with the most time to build experience.

Master's Degree

MSc in International Business Administration · Aviation Management

For graduates and working professionals moving towards executive roles in airlines, airports or aviation consulting.

CHF 25'050per year

2 years · 6 terms + capstone · 83 CH | 135 ECTS

Study mode: Full-time, on campus in La Tour-de-Peilz
Entry dates: September, January and April
Entry qualification: A Bachelor's degree or equivalent
English level: CEFR B2, or IELTS 6.0 with no element below 5.0
Assessment: No GMAT — personal statement and an online interview

Core aviation modules

Global Aviation Systems
Airline Marketing
Airline Revenue Management
Airport Operations in a Global Aviation System
Aviation Regulation Compliance
Airline Strategy in a Changing Global Aviation Market
Capstone Project

The same aviation core at executive depth, closing with a capstone project on a live strategic problem.

14 IATA microcredentials

Credentials that sit beside your degree

Across four sectors, so you graduate with internationally recognized IATA credentials as well as your degree:

Passenger & Commercial — airline customer service, e-commerce in travel, aviation marketing and social media strategy.
Safety & Security — airside safety, aviation security awareness and safety management systems.
Data & Sustainability — CORSIA fundamentals, flight data analysis and data science.
People & Leadership — diversity and inclusion for aviation teams.

Microcredentials are optional additions to the degree and are selected with your programme director.

Paid to AUS, once

CHF 250Application fee, paid when you apply.
CHF 1'500Admission fee, paid when you accept your place.

Shown or arranged, not paid to AUS

CHF 25'000Available funds you must prove per year for the Swiss student permit. This is your own money for living costs, not a fee.
VariesAccommodation, food, health insurance and local travel, arranged separately from tuition. AUS housing and living-cost guidance covers the options.

Estimate your own total with the BSc cost calculator or the MSc cost calculator, and read how tuition, fees and scholarships work.

AUS scholarships reduce tuition by up to 30% and are awarded on merit (a minimum GPA of 3.2 for bachelor and 3.5 for master applicants) or on demonstrated financial need. Awards depend on available funds and continued eligibility. Figures are reviewed regularly and your offer letter confirms the amounts that apply to you.

Careers & Industry

Where Aviation Management leads.

The two levels open different doors: the Bachelor's builds the operational and specialist base, while the Master's targets executive and strategic roles.

Study beside a working industry

Aviation is one of the most globalized industries there is, and the programs are built around that reality. Students visit working airports, join expert sessions and complete internships next to airline and airport operations.

Because AUS is an IATA Authorized Training Center, what you study in class is the content the industry already recognizes — the Bachelor's builds the operational base and the Master's turns it into executive strategy.

AUS Aviation Management students on a Geneva Airport visit

With a Bachelor's degree

Operational and specialist roles, typically in airlines, airports, cargo and logistics.

VP of Airline Operations — flight scheduling, crew management and on-time performance.
Airport Business Director — commercial activities including retail, parking and ground handling.
Aviation Safety Executive — safety management systems and international regulatory compliance.
Airline Revenue Manager — ticket pricing, seat allocation and ancillary revenue.
Aviation Strategy Consultant — fleet planning, route expansion and competitive positioning.
Air Cargo & Logistics Manager — air freight operations, customs and global cargo networks.

With a Master's degree

Executive and strategic roles, with responsibility for direction, investment and regulation.

Airline CEO — strategic direction, fleet planning, route network and commercial strategy.
Airport Director — airport operations, infrastructure development and stakeholder relations.
Aviation Consulting Director — strategy, operations and regulatory advice to airlines and governments.
Aviation Safety Director — leading safety management systems across an organisation.
Airline Strategy Director — long-term strategic plans in competitive global markets.
Aviation Innovation Director — new technologies, sustainable practices and business models.

AUS students on an airside visit at Geneva Airport — **Geneva Airport**Airside visits to live airport operations.

Aircraft handling session in a hangar — **Sion Airport**Hangar and aircraft handling sessions.

Aviation Management student on an internship — **Internships**Placements alongside airline and airport teams.

Why AUS

Six reasons to study aviation here.

01

An IATA Authorized Training Center

AUS delivers industry-recognized aviation content as an IATA Authorized Training Center, so the curriculum matches what airlines, airports and regulators expect.

02

Two ways into the industry

Start with the three-year BSc, or step into the two-year MSc and add up to fourteen IATA microcredentials across four sectors.

03

A dual Swiss and US degree

All enrolled students graduate with two degrees: one from AUS in Switzerland and one from Tiffin University in the United States.

04

Small classes, taught in English

A 7:1 student-to-staff ratio with classes limited to 20 students, entirely in English, on the shore of Lake Geneva.

05

Industry access while you study

Airport visits, expert sessions, internships and employer connections put you next to the industry long before you graduate.

06

Ranked in Switzerland and worldwide

AUS is ranked Top 2 in Switzerland and Top 200 globally for the Master in Management, and Top 3 in Switzerland for the Global MBA.

QS Stars University Ratings

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QS Rankings 2026

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Next Steps

Talk it through with an admissions advisor.

Bring your questions about the BSc and MSc programs, tuition, funding and the Swiss student permit. An advisor will help you work out which level fits your background and your plans.

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