Programme overview
The Certificate of Advanced Studies in Aviation Accountability, Safety and Compliance Management (CAS-ASCM) is a unique executive education at university level. For the last nearly 20 years, CFAC-HSG has been educating aviation managers. The CAS-ASCM develops high potential aviation managers into global aviation leaders by turning their aviation practice into capabilities for managing global aviation. lt prepares participants to maintain, stream and improve insights about the aviation market, competition, customers, suppliers and regulations. Capacities are built with respect to challenges in accountable management, internal auditing, risk, safety and security management and international responsible leadership.
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Learn more about the programme in a personal conversation.
Dr. Andreas Wittmer Managing Director
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Target Audience
The program is ideal for participants from companies across the aviation industry and participants who wish to enter the aviation industry.
Application Criteria
Aviation or aerospace industry experience and a bachelors or master degree are advantages, but not exclusively needed. At least two years of practical experience and good English written and spoken language skills are a precondition.
Programme benefits
The CAS-ASCM develops high potential aviation managers into global aviation leaders by turning their aviation practice into capabilities for managing global aviation. It prepares participants to maintain, stream and improve insights about the aviation market, competition, customers, suppliers and regulations. Capacities are built with respect to challenges in accountable management, internal auditing, risk, safety and security management and international responsible leadership.
The direct transfer into practice is achieved by applying specific business cases, which are often introduced by the participants. Equipped with an overview, frameworks and tools, the participants will be able to lead, control and increase the efficiency of processes in global aviation management. They will receive structures and tools to auditing their companies and will be able to reduce the risk by using the provided risk management framework. Schemes for quality and safety management help them to comply with regulations. Finishing this program will enable the participants to influence and steer the company by applying their knowledge of the global system of aviation.
Four reasons to participate at the CAS
1. Brush up on Aviation Management in an international context
Globalization has led to a strongly growing demand in international air transport. To make the most out of this opportunity, it is important for aviation managers to have a deeper understanding of the global aviation industry as a whole. The CAS gives you insights about the aviation market, its competition, customers, suppliers and regulation on an international scale. Capacities are built with respect to challenges in project, international, safety & security management and internal auditing.
2. Transfer your knowledge immediately into practice
Lecturers are followed by real cases and workshop style discussions. The participants themselves often introduce specific business cases. Company visits and guest lectures will give you practical insights into operations and service innovations.
3. Increase the efficiency of processes in you company
After having participated in our program, you will have an understanding and overview of the global aviation system. You will know about the crucial regulations and their impacts on your business. Frameworks for quality and safety management as well as for auditing processes will help you and your company to comply with these regulations. By using the provided risk management framework, you can reduce the risks facing your company and prepare it optimally for an ever-changing world.
4. Join the Alumni Network
Our participants have access to the aviation network of past participants of our programs and all instructors as well as your course-mates.
Course Structure
Our CAS Certification Program consists of four modules:
Your application
Early admission is encouraged and must be received at least eight weeks prior to the program start.
Access is restricted to a limited number of participants from companies across the aviation industry an participants who wish to enter the aviation industry. The admission review committee accepts registrations according to the order of submission.
To be considered for the program, aviation or aerospace industry experience and a bachelors or master degree is an advantage, but not exclusively needed.
There are special rates for teams of the same organization or multiyear contracts.
Do you require further information?
I am gladly available for you and look forward to hearing from you.
Dr. Andreas Wittmer Managing Director
Why University of St.Gallen
At the University of St. Gallen (HSG), you can choose from one of the largest executive education portfolios in the German speaking region – the right programme for your needs and career objectives. The renowned quality and practical relevance of the learning experience convinces more than 6000 participants per year. Profit from an Executive Degree from St.Gallen – the best business school in the German-speaking world – and get ahead in your career!
Judith Witzemann