Airport Planning and Management MSc

Cranfield University

The airport sector is undergoing rapid transformation, driven by increasing complexity, evolving regulations, and the urgent need for sustainable growth. Effective airport planning and management require a holistic understanding of how infrastructure development, commercial strategies, and regulatory frameworks interact to support the transition towards net-zero aviation. The MSc in Airport Planning and Management is a distinctive programme designed to develop expertise in airport business development, strategic planning, design, operations, and environmental management. By combining conceptual and technical knowledge from leading academics and industry experts, the course prepares graduates for a wide range of career opportunities across the aviation ecosystem, including airport operators, design, engineering, transport and business consultancies, travel service providers within emerging professional environments including the entire global air transport value chain.