Business Organisation and Aviation Enterprises

Unit I – Fundamentals of Business Organisation
 Meaning, nature and scope of business
 Forms of business organisation: sole proprietorship, partnership, company, cooperative, LLP
 Objectives of modern business: profit, growth, sustainability, CSR
 Business environment: economic, legal, technological, socio-cultural
Unit II – Principles of Management & Corporate Governance
 Functions of management: planning, organising, staffing, directing, controlling
 Corporate governance concepts and ethical practices
 Organisational structures: line, functional, matrix
 Decision-making and strategic planning in service industries
Unit III – Global Aviation Industry Overview
 History and growth of civil aviation: global and Indian perspective
 Key stakeholders: airlines, airports, regulators (DGCA, ICAO, IATA)
 Types of airlines: FSC, LCC, cargo, charter
 Airport ownership and operating models: public, private, PPP
Unit IV – Aviation Enterprises & Operations
 Airline organisational structure: commercial, operations, flight services
 Airport organisational structure: airside, terminal, landside functions
 Ground handling organisations and ancillary services (catering, maintenance, logistics)
 Aviation value chain and revenue streams
Unit V – Business Practices in Aviation
 Strategic alliances, code sharing, and joint ventures
 Airline marketing & distribution channels
 Aviation financial environment: cost centres, revenue management basics
 Emerging trends: sustainability, digitalisation, low-cost models, urban air mobility