MBA Technology Management (Technology Management in Aviation, Quality Management – Aerospace & Defence)
Program Objective
This program bridges the domains of engineering, innovation, operational excellence, and strategic management. It is tailored to cater to the high-growth, high-stakes aerospace, aviation, and defence manufacturing sectors, particularly in Karnataka, which serves as India’s principal hub for these industries.
Distinctiveness of the Program
First-of-Its-Kind Dual Specialisation in Technology & Quality Management for Aerospace and Defence
- Aviation operations and technology management
- Aerospace systems innovation and lifecycle oversight
- Quality management systems (QMS) for defense and aerospace manufacturing
- Regulatory frameworks (DGCA, EASA, AS9100, ISO, NADCAP)
Distinct Curriculum Focused on Emerging Aviation and Defence Needs
- Supply chain and vendor quality management
- Lean, Six Sigma, TQM, and continuous improvement in high-precision manufacturing
- Policy, procurement, and offset management in defence contracting
- Risk management, reliability engineering, and sustainment planning
Syllabus
| Master of Business Administration (Technology Management in Aviation and Quality Management in Aerospace & Defence) | ||||||
| Segment | Core or Elective? | Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Semester 3 | Semester 4 | Total Credits |
| I. Basic Management Courses | ||||||
| Statistics & Research | Core | Quantitative Methods and Research Methodology (4) | 4 | |||
| Managerial Skills | Core | Business Communication (4) | 4 | |||
| II.Professional Core Courses | ||||||
| Management Theory & Practice | Core | Principles of Management and Organizational Behavior (4) Financial Management and Accounting (4) | Operations Management and Supply Chain (4) Marketing Management (4) | Human Resources Management (4) Project Management in Aerospace & Defence (4) | Corporate Governance & Business Ethics (4) | 28 |
| Innovation & Technology | Core | Strategic Management and Technology Planning (4) Managerial Economics (4) | Innovation Management and Technology Transfer (4) Business Laws and Contracts Management (4) | 16 | ||
| III. Professional Elective (Specialisation) Courses | ||||||
| Elective-I: Technology Management in Aviation | Elective | Technology Management Fundamentals (4) Aviation Industry Management (4) Airline Revenue Management (4) | Aircraft Technology Systems (4) Airport Operations and Air Traffic Management (4) Aviation Safety and Regulatory Compliance (4) Dissertation on Contemporary Issues in Technology Management in Aviation (8) | 32 | ||
| Elective-II: Quality Management in Aerospace & Defence | Elective | Quality Systems Introduction (4) Aerospace Quality Standards (4) Supplier Management (4) | Defence Quality Management (4) Lean Six Sigma in Aerospace (4) Aerospace Certification Processes (4) Dissertation on Contemporary Issues in Quality Management in Aerospace & Defence (8) | |||
| III. Open Elective Courses (Courses integrating multiple academic disciplines together) | Elective | Digital Transformation and Industry 4.0 / Entrepreneurship and Technology Commercialization (2) | International Business and Trade / Environmental Management and Sustainability (2) | Leadership and Change Management / Data Analytics and Business Intelligence (2) | 6 | |
| IV. Laboratory Courses (Practical courses for domain-specific technical & functional skills) | ||||||
| Lab- General Management | Core | Management Information Systems Lab (2) | 2 | |||
| Elective-I: Technology Management in Aviation | Elective | Aviation Simulation Lab (2) Flight Operations Laboratory (2) | 4 | |||
| Elective-II: Quality Management in Aerospace & Defence | Elective | Quality Tools Laboratory (2) Statistical Quality Control Lab (2) | ||||
| V. Internship | Internship | Internship (6) | 6 | |||
| VI. Well-Being Courses / Activities | Yoga & Wellness (0) | Yoga & Wellness (0) | Yoga & Wellness (0) | Yoga & Wellness (0) | 0 | |
| Total | 26 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 102 | |
Job Prospects
- Indigenous aircraft programme management
- Aviation innovation hubs and incubators
- Export-quality manufacturing units and MRO facilities
- Civil aviation projects
- Joint defence development
- Global quality certification compliance
