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Faculty of Aviation and Space

Faculty Overview The Faculty focuses on: Aviation (aircraft operations, airlines, airports) Aerospace engineering (aircraft and spacecraft design) Space science (satellites, exploration, astronomy) Drone and unmanned systems Air transport management Departments in the Faculty 1. Department of Aviation Management Focus: Airline operations, airport systems, aviation business Programmes BSc Aviation Management Diploma in Airline Operations Courses Airline Management Airport Operations Aviation Law Air Transport Economics Aviation Safety Management Department of Aeronautical Engineering Focus: Aircraft design and maintenance Programmes BSc Aeronautical Engineering Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance Courses Aerodynamics Aircraft Structures Propulsion Systems Flight Mechanics Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Department of Aerospace Engineering Focus: Spacecraft and advanced flight systems Programmes BSc Aerospace Engineering Courses Rocket Propulsion Spacecraft Design Orbital Mechanics Satellite Engineering Space Systems Department of Air Traffic Control and Navigation Focus: Airspace management and navigation systems Programmes BSc Air Traffic Management Diploma in Air Navigation Courses Radar Systems Airspace Management Navigation Systems Flight Planning Aviation Communication Department of Drone and Unmanned Systems Focus: UAV (drone) technology Programmes BSc Drone Technology Certificate in UAV Operations Courses Drone Design UAV Programming Remote Sensing Drone Regulations Aerial Surveying Department of Space Science and Astronomy Focus: Space exploration and research Programmes BSc Space Science BSc Astronomy Courses Astrophysics Cosmology Satellite Systems Space Exploration Planetary Science Core Courses (All Students) All students in the Faculty take foundational courses: Mathematics for Aviation Physics (Mechanics, Electricity) Engineering Drawing Computer Programming Communication Skills Environmental Science Practical Training Facilities To make the Faculty world-class, include: 1. Flight Simulation Lab Pilot training simulators Navigation training systems 2. Aircraft Maintenance Hangar Real aircraft components Engine testing units 3. Drone Training Center UAV testing field Drone programming lab 4. Space & Satellite Lab Satellite communication systems CubeSat development Industry Partnerships Collaborate with: Ghana Civil Aviation Authority Ghana Airports Company Limited International Air Transport Association Career Opportunities Graduates can become: Pilots Aircraft Engineers Air Traffic Controllers Drone Operators Aerospace Engineers Satellite Engineers Aviation Managers Admission Requirements Typical entry requirements: Strong background in Mathematics and Science SHS General Science or Technical programme Pass in English and Core Mathematics Interest in aviation or engineering Research Areas Smart aviation systems Green aviation fuel Space technology innovation Drone applications in mining and agriculture Satellite communication systems