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New study programs for new qualifications in

aviation: output of KAAT project

Adina PAVEL,

Roxana MUNTEANUUNESCO Chair “Engineering for Society”

University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest

This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication [communication] reflects the viewsonly of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the informationcontained therein. Project Nº.: 2-1-PL01-KA201-038795

7th of May 2019, Iași, Romania

12th ACI EUROPE Leadership and Human Resources Forum

Improvement of aviation sectors where the high and

interdisciplinary qualifications of employers are essential

• Economic Development Planning

• Air Transport Regulatory Framework

• Aviation Infrastructure

• Resource Mobilization

• Safety and Security

• Environmental Protection

The digitalisation is a cross

sectorial action which

supposes advanced skills and

competences in ICT and in

aviation simultaneously.

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1 M.Sc. IT Applied in Aviation

- output of

2M.Sc. Green, Smart and

Integrated Transport and

Logistics

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New study programs for new

qualifications in aviation within

UPB UNESCO Chair

1 M.Sc.

Information

Technologies

Applied in Aviation

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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES APPLIED IN AVIATION

This master programme strongly focuses on digitalization of air transport,ensuring cross-disciplinary skills in aviation and ICT and a holistic understandingof ICT options and methods applied in aviation.

The master will ensure knowledge and skills for challenging current andnew jobs, such as: Chief IoT, Data architect, Cybersecurity engineer,Environmental Analyst, Virtualisation engineer, Developer, Responsiblewith digital data, Data Scientist, Airport UX Designer, Growth Hacker,Mechatronic Engineer.

CAREER PROSPECTS

Features of M.Sc.

Information Technologies Applied in Aviation

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❑ Interdisciplinary international master program;

❑ Modular structure → to accommodate different students depending of their background;

❑ New ways of delivery:

- E-learning (Moodle platform), through new forms of personalized learning,

- Strategic use of open educational resources, virtual mobility,

- European internships in the main air transport employers.

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Interdisciplinary master “IT Applied in Aviation” –

PARTNERSHIP (up to now)

Academic partners:

▰ University of Zagreb

▰ Instituto Superior Técnico Lisbon

▰ University of Strasbourg

▰ University of Zilina

▰ École Nationale Supérieure des Mines d'Albi-

Carmaux

Professional partners:

▰ Menzies Aviation

▰ Cluj Airport

▰ Blue Air

▰ Safety Investigation and Analysis Authority

▰ Iași Airport

▰ Romanian Airports Association

▰ Croatia Airlines

International aviation partner organizations: ACI, ICAO

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ITAA Msc: Learning Outcomes

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Knowledge in systems engineering and applications dedicated to aircraft operations, air traffic control and air-ground interaction

Integrated use of advanced software applications to solve complex tasks predominantlyspecific to aviation activities

Use of programming languages and software, implementation of data processingalgorithms for aviation processes

Developing innovative IT products for aerospace applications

Apply of research techniques, planning, apply of technology management and leadership, managelife and career

ITAA Structure

T. Thesis preparation

Background in ICT

Background in Aeronautical Engineering

Module 1A:Air TransportEngineering

Module 1B: IT Engineering

Module 2B:IT Development

Module 2A:Management in Aviation

Semester 1

Module 3

Aviation IT Applications

Module 4

Special Issues in

Aviation IT

Module 5

Management in Aviation

Industry

Semester 2 Semester 3 Semester 4

Interdisciplinary Project Management in Air Transport – P1, P2, P3: 3 projects using aviation and ICT knowledge

I2 InternshipI1 Internship

SEMESTER I❑Air Transport Economics❑Strategic Management in Aviation❑Student Research

A. STUDENTS WITH A BACKGROUND IN IT▪Aerodynamics and Flight Mechanics ▪Airline Operations▪Airport Management and Infrastructure▪Air Traffic Management

B. STUDENTS WITH A BACKGROUND IN AERONAUTICS▪Software Engineering▪System Engineering Development▪Data center architecture▪Smart Data Processing

SEMESTER II❑Aviation Operations Optimization Methods❑Modeling Theory And Tools in Aeronautical Industry❑Specific Platforms and Tools for Aeronautical Industry❑ATM Information Network Management ❑Aviation Safety Management▪A. Airworthiness▪B. Intelligent Interfaces

YEAR 1

SEMESTER III❑Data & Decision Support Management❑CAD/CAM Methodology❑Computer Vision❑Unmanned Air Vehicles and their IT Needs❑Cybersecurity Systems Management in

Aviation Reliability of Hardware and Software in Aviation

SEMESTER IV❑Ethics❑Student Research

YEAR 2

2M.Sc. Green, Smart and

Integrated Transport

and Logistics

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M.Sc. Green, Smart and Integrated Transport and Logistics

Under the UNESCO Chair “Engineering for Society”

In partnerships with foreign universities of aviation according to the UNESCO

mission to offer education sustainable development.

International & Interdisciplinarygroup of faculty that worktogether with professionals areassuch asConstantin Brătianu, MihneaCostoiu, George Firican, CătălinRadu, Mihaela Popa, DorinelaCostescu, Florin Rădulescu, etc

A study programme in English of2 years (4 semesters);120 ECTS offering 50 places (30 budget)

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Career prospects for the GSITL students

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▰ Environmental Protection Professional

▰ Environmental Analyst

▰ Sustainable Transport Specialist

▰ Smart Transport Planner

▰ Pollution Engineer

▰ Logistics Management

▰ Logistics Development Specialist

▰ Transport Operations Manager

▰ Specialist in Intelligent Technologies

Knowledge for transport and logistic in a context of sustainable development and international business

Deep knowledge of green, smart and integrated transport solutions

Skills for software development, data processing, planning methods, research,techniques and operations management

Apply of research techniques, planning, apply of technology management and leadership,

manage life and career, specific for sustainable transports 14

M.Sc. GSITL: Learning Outcomes

Features of GSITL

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▰ The study program will be carried out in partnership with foreign universities

▰ In line with UNESCO's mission to provide education for sustainable development

▰ In the context of European planning and practices on sustainable transport development

▰ Delivered by an international interdisciplinary group of professors and lecturers combined with professional practice

M.Sc. GSITL Curricula - Year I

Semester I

▪ Data analysis and statistics▪ Economic and Financial Analysis▪ Quality-security-environment in

transport services▪ Organizational Behaviour, HR and

Intercultural management▪ E-commerce and Transport

Marketing▪ Project management▪ Scientific research

Semester II

▪ Sustainable Transport and Logistics Management▪ Knowledge Management and Innovation in

Transport Services▪ Green technologies in transport systems▪ Intermodal transportation▪ Scientific research▪ Optional 1:

- Safety management systems/ - Optimization in air transport

▪ Optional 2: - Road and Rail safety- Sustainable Urban Transportation and mobility

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M.Sc. GSITL Curricula - Year II

Semester IV

▪ Ethics▪ Scientific research and

dissertation development

Semester III▪ Regulatory policies and Transport Law▪ Strategic management in Transport▪ Scientific research▪ Optional 1:

- Aviation and environment- Sustainable management and infrastructure of airports - Air transport operations- ICT in Air Transport

▪ Optional 2: - Transportation and Land-Use Integration- Green vehicles - Advanced Operations in Terminals- Intelligent Transport Systems and ICT

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Registration for study year 2019/2020

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Registration period:July & September

Exams:July & September

Register at:

University POLITEHNICA from Bucharest, 313 Splaiul Indendenței, District 6, Bucharest

UNESCO Chair “Engineering for Society”, CAMPUS Building, 7th floor, room 709

Location:

CONTACT US

Web-site: www.upb.ro

www.unesco.chair.upb.ro

Telephone: +40 214029097

+40 214029096

E-mail: [email protected]

This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication [communication] reflects the viewsonly of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the informationcontained therein. Project Nº.: 2-1-PL01-KA201-038795

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