KAVRE, August 5: Kathmandu University (KU) is all set to launch a Bachelor’s degree course in Aviation Management. The KU School of Management is introducing this course in collaboration with Simrik Venture and Siddhartha Banasthali School, marking it as the first of its kind in Nepal.

The program will enroll 33 students in its inaugural year. The four-year curriculum is designed to equip students with knowledge and skills in aviation operations and the effective management of airlines and airports, according to Simrik Venture Chairman Rameshwor Thapa.

The course content will cover a range of topics, including aviation laws, aviation security, airport planning and management, aviation marketing, airline operations, aviation economics, the importance of tourism, and human resource management.

“These courses will provide practical training in managing aviation activities,” Thapa stated.

KU Vice Chancellor Dr Bhola Thapa highlighted that the program aims to produce skilled professionals in the aviation sector.

“This is the first initiative of its kind in Nepal. We are confident in our ability to develop skilled human resources in this field,” Dr Thapa added. -- RSS