The 8-semester course (incl. practical project semester, bachelor thesis and commercial pilot theory training) imparts commercial and technical knowledge as well as special skills for use in the field of aviation.

The combination of university studies and ATPL training (ab initio) enables employment in the air and in the management of an airline, an airport or other aviation-related companies. The course offers you a "second pillar" in addition to your pilot career and is the prerequisite for assuming key functions in management.

Admission requirements for the course:

• Bachelor's degree: German university entrance qualification (Abitur or Matura) or a similar recognized qualification according to the DAAD database or alternatively 2 completed semesters of business studies at a university recognized in Germany according to the DAAD database
  
  
• Master’s degree: The admission requirement for the degree is a professionally qualifying university degree recognized in Germany, specifically a relevant bachelor’s degree or a diploma of at least 180 ECTS. Degrees in the field of economics and related subjects, such as business administration, economics, industrial engineering, business informatics, business mathematics, business education, business psychology, international business, digital business management, marketing management, tourism management, event management, logistics management, communication management and degree programs are considered relevant. which reveal relevant business components of at least 30 ECTS
  
  
• English language certificates at level C1
  
  
• Study procurement contract with the study agency ADIL
  
  
• Study contract with the FH Dresden
  
  
• Proof of creditworthiness or proof of financing for the tuition fees and costs of living

Duration of study:

• Bachelor studies: 8 semester (incl. practical project semester, bachelor thesis and commercial pilot theory training)
  
  
• Master's degree: 6 semester (incl. practical project semester, master's thesis and commercial pilot theory training)

Study places:

    a maximum of 30 places each for Bachelor's/ Master's

Degrees and qualifications:

    Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) 180 ECTS
    Master of Arts (MA) 120 ECTS

    Commercial Pilot License CPL(A)/IR/ME with ATPL Theory Credit, MCC (frozen ATPL)

Notes on the bachelor's degree:

In the Business Administration (B.A.) & Airline Pilot course, you acquire basic economic knowledge at the beginning, which is imparted in an application-oriented manner with close practical relevance to aviation. Building on this, the basic know-how is expanded to include functional aspects of business administration - from supply chain management to marketing - and sub-areas of the value circulation sphere - such as investment, financing and controlling. The core competencies learned tie in with current trends and are reinforced by methods and tools from science and practice. Only professors and lecturers with relevant practical experience teach at the FH Dresden. Small study groups and the exchange with the teachers on an equal footing strengthen individual support.

In addition, one acquires key qualifications e.g. in Business English as well as modern analysis methods and social skills. In interdisciplinary projects and modules, content from other disciplines such as B. Informatics and design are included. In order to develop an individual profile, the course is rounded off by aviation-oriented electives.

Notes on the master’s degree:

Against the background of globalization, digitization and the rapidly changing working and corporate world, this range of courses is a response to the urgent needs of the time. We train responsible leaders who understand how to harmonize business management skills with modern leadership approaches.

As a graduate of this master's degree, you will be able to develop future-oriented business strategies and to recognize and develop marketing potential. You can set up and manage agile structures, initiate and accompany innovation projects and make new business areas fruitful in a holistic way. You make evidence-based decisions, use scientific methods in a targeted manner in corporate practice and can represent and reflect on ideas at an academic level.

The course normally lasts 6 semesters and you acquire the state and internationally recognized Master of Arts (M.A.), which qualifies you for managerial and advisory functions in the management levels of companies, whereby in all modules the close practical relevance to aviation is conveyed.