| Academic year: | 2010-2011 |
| Course code module | FTEMAJ0145 |
| Semester: | 1st semester |
| Credits: | 3 |
| Study load (hours) | 84 |
| Theory (hours): | 30,00 |
| Practice/Exercises(hours): | |
| Other (hours): | |
| Part-time program: | |
| Instructor(s) | Eddy Van de Voorde
Paul Roosens
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| Language of instruction: | Dutch |
| Semester exam information: | exam in the 1st semester |
| Contract restriction information: | |
1. Prerequisites
*Algemene competenties
Knowledge of macro- and microeconomics
*Sequentiality
None
2. Objectives (expected learning outcomes)
Economic insight in the sector of air transportation
To be able to work out economic solutions for specific problems of air transport
3. Course content
Institutional organization of the sector
Demand and supply: segmentation of the market, cost structure,...
Pricing: yield management, overbookings,...
Infrastructure
Marketing and finance
Special problems: congestion, environmental issues
4. Teaching method
Direct contact: Lectures
5. Assessment method
Exam: Oral, with written preparation
6. Compulsory reading – study material
Syllabus and blackboard
R.Macario & E. Van de Voorde (2010). Critical Issues Air Transport Economics and Business. Routledge
7. Recommended reading - study material
8. Tutoring
By appointment with the instructor