Aerospace and aviation key trends include increased emphasis on operational efficiency, outsourcing development & manufacturing, industry consolidation, customer pricing sensitivity, oil hedging uncertainty, etc.

 

 

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Target Audience

The program is geared toward participants, executives and senior managers with:

• significant business experience within the Aerospace or Aviation sectors,
• recognized professional achievements and/or involvement in their company’s strategy and
• an international mindset and experience.

Locations and academic partners

Two one-week sessions: Montreal, Canada (May) and Paris/Toulouse (October)
Academic partners: Concordia & McGill Universities and AirBusiness Academy

Major Description

The Major in Aerospace & Aviation is built around two week-long intensive modules, each looking at the Aerospace and Aviation industry from a different perspective. Such approach affords original insights into the future of the industry and how best to prepare for it.

The first module will take place in Montreal, Canada, the worldwide capital of the Aviation industry. It centers on the economics of the aviation industry, the role of International Institutions, their impact on strategy and risk management. This seminar is hosted by the Aviation Management Institute of Concordia University with visiting professors from MIT, McGill Air & Space Law Institute and international North American industry lecturers.

The second module  takes participants to the HEC in Paris interfacing with European experts: HEC & Air Business Academy professors, a selection of lecturers from leading industry companies and consulting firms. It focuses on how to integrate internal competitive advantages and in-depth understanding of the industry into successful corporate strategies in the complex Aviation and Aerospace deregulated sectors.

Objectives

• Develop the global vision needed to be a driving force in the world of Aviation & Aerospace.
• Understand the dynamics and complexity of these deregulated markets.
• Acquire insightful knowledge into the evolution of the industry's business models on a global level (manufacturing and airline operation).
• Share your experience with other seasoned managers and build up a network of peers.
• Challenge your assumptions with leading-edge professionals from the industry's top companies.
• Increase your self-confidence in strategic decision-making and sharpen your business skills and acumen.
• Exchange experience and network with other HEC Executive MBA participants and Aerospace and Aviation business executives.

Faculty

Georges Rochas is Affiliate Professor at HEC Paris and is the Academic Director of the Major in Aviation and Aerospace. 

Testimonial

“With a strong aerospace and aviation engineering background allowing me to discover in the field the entire innovation cycle from the white paper to the daily in-service airline operations, I felt the need to step back and to get a credible executive management training. The HEC Paris EMBA and its Major in Aviation specialization is surely the right answer. It has already proven its efficiency in my daily professional life and helps me to think out of the box by creating new opportunities for my company.”
 Fabrice Villaumé
 Transnational Multi -Program Project Leader, Airbus Operations S.A.S., French
 Major in Aviation & Aerospace

Your contact

More information on this Major: Marie Simonsen simonsen@hec.fr  +33 (0)1 55 65 59 54