Programme overview

European students’ choice for aviation management education. KSU is the first and only Baltic university accredited as an IATA Authorized Training Center. 

Kazimieras Simonavicius University (KSU) offers an undergraduate (Bachelor’s) distance learning Aviation Management online study programme. Our goal is to develop highly-qualified professionals in modern aviation management, ready to navigate the industry’s challenges and regulations, and contribute to its growth.

Admission deadlines

May 1 — general admission;
August 1 — deadline for EU and EEA states’ citizens, and visa-free Eastern Partnership countries’ citizens (Ukraine, Moldova, and Georgia).

Why Study at KSU?

• The only university offering this study program in Lithuania
• First Baltic university accredited as an IATA Authorized Training Center, recognized for top-quality aviation studies
• Two integrated IATA courses, with opportunities to earn IATA certificates
• Additional foreign language courses in Spanish or Russian
• Frequent company visits and field trips to Lithuanian, Latvian airports, and international airlines
• Over 80% international faculty, including leading aviation experts worldwide

Study Subjects

• Core Courses: Introduction to Air Transport Industry, Airport and Airlines Business, Aviation Economics and Finance, Aviation Project
• Methodology: Social Sciences Methodology, Geopolitics and International Aviation Law
• Strategic Planning: Aviation Strategic Planning, Operations and Design
• Management: Leadership & HR Management, Airlines and Airports Optimization, Environmental Planning, Diversity and Inclusion
• Specialized Courses: Master’s Thesis, Strategic Marketing, Maintenance Operations, Market Analysis, Digital Transformation, Digital Airline Management

Career Opportunities

• Airlines
• Airports
• Ground handling companies
• Aircraft maintenance organizations
• Tourism companies

Advance your career in Aviation management with Kazimieras Simonavicius University—where innovation meets excellence.

Programme structure

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management (BSc);
• Total number of ECTS credits: 210;
• Distribution of academic subjects by semester: approx. 30 ECTS credits per semester, 7 semesters;

Admission Requirements

Find out more information about the programme and admission requirements.

Autumn Intake Deadline

2025-05-01