Study Programme conducted in English at Molde University College 2010/2011

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TRA820 Air Transport Economics

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Course Code
TRA820

Course Name
Air Transport Economics

Credits
7.50

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge in microeconomics and transport economics (similar to SØK200 Microeconomics and TRA310 Transport Economics) is recommended.

Semester
Spring

Location
Molde

Language Instruction
English

Language Assignments and Evaluation
English

Language Literature
English

Instruction
3 hours of lectures per week

Evaluation
A semester paper (50 %) and a 4 hour written exam (50 %).

Grades
Letter (A - F)

Learning outcome

This course provides an analysis of the key economic issues facing the air transport industry.

Content

The course focuses on three main areas:

  1. Air transport supply and demand
  2. Air transport policy and regulation
  3. The economics of airlines and airports
Literature

Doganis, R. (2002). Flying off course: the economics of international airlines. 3rd edition. Routledge, London. ISBN: 0-415-21323-1
Graham, A. (2003). Managing airports: an international perspective. 2nd edition. Butterworth-Heinemann, Oxford. ISBN: 0-7506-5917-3
Additional reading from recently published books, journals and magazines will be recommended during the course