Air transport

Academic year: 2010-2011 Course code module FTESCTL002 Semester: 1st semester Credits: 6 Study load (hours) 168 Theory (hours): 60,00 Practice/Exercises(hours): Other (hours): Part-time program: Instructor(s) Eddy Van de Voorde Paul Roosens 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 in Air Transport Economics and Business. Routledge.  7. Recommended reading - study material / 8. Tutoring By appointment with the instructor laatste aanpassing: last update: 24/09/2010 11:32 ilke.franquet