MBA in Aviation as well as MBA in Hotel management are professional courses that offer good job opportunity to Students. These courses can provide a better job to candidates at managerial levels in various fields. Let us have a brief comparison between these two courses. Both these industries are seasonal and in that sense they have a risk associated with natural calamities, political stability and so on.

Master of Business Administration in Aviation Management

MBA in Aviation Management covers full knowledge of the air transport industry, the challenges and issues it faces and the airport management systems. This course has time duration of two years. These two years consist of four semesters of six months each. In the last semester as part of the project work, each student has to work in an organization for four to six weeks. The primary areas of focus in aviation management are Fixed Base Operation Management, General Airport Management and Financial Management. Of these, Fixed Base Operation Management (FBO) is the core subject. It deals with the procedures and steps involved in smooth functioning of a maintenance facility at a commercial airport. The course provides diverse knowledge in the field of financial accounting and operation management.

MBA in Aviation management provides ample job opportunities as the aviation industry is rapidly growing in India as well as in abroad. This has increased the demand for qualified officers and managers that are specialized in this profession. Candidates who have completed MBA in Aviation management can seek employment as Manager - Operations, Manager - Customer Relations Service, Manager - Air traffic Control, Marketing manager etc.

Master of Business Administration in Hotel Management

Hotel management has become a booming industry in India. MBA in Hotel Management is a two year programme. The course curriculum includes topics such as General English, Marketing, Financial Accounting, and Human Resource Management, Hotel Management, Food and Beverage management and its operation.

After completing MBA in hotel management, candidates can join as supervisor, lodging manager, restaurant manager and food service manager in the hotel industry, transportation companies, airlines and more.

Which Course is better?

Both of these courses have their own merits. Those who have a keen interest in the airline industry can choose MBA aviation. The job opportunity is limited to the airline industry only. MBA in Hotel management on the other hand has a wide application in the hotel industry as well as in the airline industry. Aviation sector provides good career growth for individuals doing an MBA in Aviation. Anyway both these courses offer challenging jobs and a good career path with handsome pay scale.