The document summarizes the BBA Aviation Operations program offered by the Centre for Aviation Studies at the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies. The 3-year program provides academic and practical skills training to equip students for careers in the aviation, travel, tourism and related industries. Coursework covers areas like airport operations, marketing, law and management. Students can access library resources, participate in conferences and complete an internship. The program aims to create qualified professionals to meet needs of the growing aviation sector.

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In 2007, UPES created Centre for Aviation
Ÿ Distance Learning Programme
Studies (CAS) to match the college/centre BBA Aviation Operations offered by CAS focuses
directly with the aviation Industry. on the overall development of candidates in the
CAS-UPES provides professionally recognized
Ÿ areas of airport handling, travel & tourism, travel
platform for working and non working agency operations, cargo handling and other
professionals of aviation industry. aviation related operations.
We have also included IATA Travel and Tourism
CAS-UPES signed an MOU with Institute of Air
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course as an integral part of the programme.
and Space Law, McGill University Montreal,
the premier institute of Aviation Law in the Aviation Industry being a challenging in nature
world to promote studies in Legal and requires specialized professionals to attain the
Regulatory aspects. competitive edge to acquire desirable placements
in aviation industry and associated travel and
CAS-UPES programmes are first of their kind
Ÿ tourism industry which is a thrust of our BBA
in India designed with active participation of programme.
the industry, seeking to equip the students
The programme, introduced for the first time in
with both academic and application skills.
India, provides a unique opportunity for students
Ÿ runs a mix of management and technical
CAS to excel in aviation and tourism sectors.
programmes in aviation industry, both for
fresh graduates and working professionals.
Ÿ is Authorized Training Centre of IATA to offer
CAS
IATA Travel and Tourism programmes.
Ÿ is also a Certified Training Provider of
CAS Authorised
UFTTA for Tourism programmes. Training Centre
CAS-UPES has evolved into an acclaimed
Ÿ IN-UNP-3-09-001
institution creating quality professionals for
the Aviation Industry.
University of Petroleum & Energy Studies
Ÿ Indian University of its kind to be maintained by UGC under
First
section 2(f) of the UGC Act, 1956
Accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)
Ÿ
Ÿ 9001-2008 certified
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Academic Support
The students are provided custom designed
and need based academic support through
the following services:
Instructional Material - A comprehensive,
customised instructional material is
provided to all the students. Adequate
support in the form of books, study guides,
audio and video material is made available
from the central facility/library created at BBA (Aviation Operations)
UPES.
Library Services and Computer Lab - The Semester I Semester II
students can access university library and 1. Business Organization 1. Organizational Behavior
computer labs. The students based in 2. Business Mathematics 2. Business Economics I
Dehradun can access university library by 3. Business Accounting 3. Business Communications II
paying an additional library membership fees of 4. Business Communication I 4. Principles of Marketing
Rs 1000/ and Rs. 5000/ as a refundable security. 5. Business Computing 5. Financial Management
Seminars, Conferences and Paper 6. Introduction to Aviation Industry 6. Airport Customer Services
Presentations - The students can benefit
from additional exposure by participating in Semester III Semester IV
s e m i n a rs , co n fe re n ce s a n d p a p e r 1. Cargo Handling 1. Research Methodology & Report Writing
presentations organised/ supported by UPES. 2. Business Economics II 2. Consumer Behavior & Market Research
3. Business Law 3. International Business
Capability and Competency Enhancement
4. Aviation Marketing 4. Travel Agency & Tour Operation
through candidate profiling and other
5. Marketing Communication 5. Human Resource Management
cultural activities during the programme. 6. Customer Relationship Management 6. Tourism Enterprise Management
Programme Structure Semester V Semester VI
The three year BBA Aviation Operation 1. Dissertation 1. Internship**
programme is divided into 6 semesters. These 2. *IATA Travel and Tourism (Foundation Course)
modules encompass a total of 24 topics followed (* Non credit but mandatory course) IATA Travel and Tourism (Foundation Course) can be done by the students
by dissertation and internship. The topics have at any of the Authorized Training Centers of IATA OR through Centre for Aviation Studies, UPES for which the
additional fee as applicable will be charged
been carefully chosen for their application
relevance and aim at broadly covering the
management requirements of the travel, Eligibility
tourism and aviation sector • Candidate having passed 10+2 with 50% marks in any discipline with Mathematics
• Proficiency in English
Employment Potential Mode of Delivery
Airlines- Full Service and Low Cost
Ÿ Distance learning mode with a personal contact programme near the end of the each
Airport Operations
Ÿ semester
Ground Handling
Ÿ
ŸCharters/ Helicopters
Air Admission Process
Government Agencies
Ÿ Eligible candidates will be called for interviewed at Marketing office, Delhi. Relative
Travel Agencies
Ÿ ranking of the candidates will then determine the admission to the programme.
Hospitality Industry
Ÿ Programme Duration
Aviation Consulting Firms
Ÿ Minimum 3 years & Maximum 5 years.
Travel and Aviation Academies
Ÿ **Students with 1 year of Industry experience will be exempted from the requirement of Internship.
And many more…
University of Petroleum & Energy Studies, Bidholi, Dehradun
Marketing Office: Centre for Aviation Studies, University of Petroleum & Energy Studies,
c/o Hydrocarbon Education & Research Society, 3rd Floor, PHD House, 4/2 Siri Institutional Area, August Kranti Road,
New Delhi 110016. Tel.: 011-41730151/52/53 I email: casenquiry@upes.ac.in I website: www.cas.upes.ac.in
For more details, please contact Prof K C Gandhi at 09818331433 or Mr. Vikas Narula at 09810129071