Diploma in Airport Master Plan and Capacity
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in airport master planning and capacity: 8 modules covering the master plan process, demand forecasting, runway, apron and terminal capacity, development alternatives, environmental impact and economic feasibility, with an assigned technical tutor.
Diploma in Airport Master Plan and Capacity — studying from Canada
Canada has a substantial aerospace sector, anchored in Montréal and Québec City, with major manufacturers and suppliers such as Bombardier, Pratt & Whitney Canada and CAE. Ontario's Greater Toronto and Ottawa regions host avionics, satellite and space technology firms, while the Canadian Space Agency coordinates national space programmes, including robotics for the International Space Station. Urban air mobility and drone operations are emerging under Transport Canada's regulatory framework. Engineers in this area typically work on airframe design, systems integration, certification and space mission support.
Fees for Canada: C$1,700 (Canadian dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Canada
Typical roles
Questions from Canada
Does a SEIUM qualification give me recognition with Canadian professional bodies for aerospace work?
Not automatically. In Canada, engineering is regulated by provincial and territorial associations such as Professional Engineers Ontario, which licence Professional Engineers (P.Eng.). SEIUM qualifications are private and are not official state degrees, so they do not confer P.Eng. status or accreditation. Recognition by employers or other bodies is decided case by case, so check directly with them before enrolling.
Will Canadian aerospace, drone or space employers value this training?
Employer valuation depends on the specific employer and role. Canada has a sizeable aerospace sector, including companies in Quebec, Ontario and Western Canada, and employers generally judge candidates on demonstrated skills, projects and experience. SEIUM's final project can serve as evidence of capability, but whether a private qualification carries weight is for each employer to decide. Discuss your goals with prospective employers.
Can I study this alongside a full-time job in Canada, and what about language?
Yes, the programmes are 100% online, so you can study from home at your own pace around work. Master's programmes are 1,900 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 hours and specialist courses 300 hours, so plan your weekly time accordingly. Teaching is in English, and each student has an assigned technical tutor. Employer sponsorship and fees payable in instalments may help, depending on your circumstances.
Take the controls.
Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Understand the process of preparing an airport master plan.
Produce air traffic demand forecasts.
Calculate the capacity of the runway system.
Assess apron, terminal and landside access capacity.
Generate and compare development alternatives.
Analyse the environmental and social impact of the airport.
Evaluate the economic feasibility of investments.
Who it's for
- Airport planners preparing or updating master plans.
- Airport capacity consultants.
- Air transport demand analysts.
- Airport environmental specialists dealing with noise and emissions.
- Airport infrastructure engineers.
- Airport investment managers and analysts.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to work for airport operators.
What you'll work with
- ICAO Doc 9184 (Airport Planning Manual)
- ICAO Annex 14, Volume I (aerodrome design and operations)
- ICAO Doc 9829 (Balanced Approach to aircraft noise management)
- Regulation (EU) 598/2014 (noise-related operating restrictions at EU airports)
- Regulation (EU) 139/2014 (aerodrome requirements and administrative procedures)
- Directive 2011/92/EU (environmental impact assessment of projects)
- Regulation (EEC) 95/93 (allocation of slots at EU airports)
- AEDT
- AirTOp
- CAST
- SIMMOD
- ArcGIS
8 modules
1.1Objectives and horizon of the master plan1.2The planning process according to ICAO1.3Inventory of existing facilities1.4Stakeholders and public participation1.5Airport master plans in Spain1.6Coordination with land-use planning1.7Phased development scenarios1.8Review and update of the plan1.9Examples of European master plans1.10Workshop: inventory of a medium-sized airport
2.1Econometric forecasting methods2.2Time series and trends2.3Forecasting passengers, movements and cargo2.4Design peak hour and peaking factors2.5Future fleet mix2.6Uncertainty scenarios2.7Effects of low-cost carriers2.8Impact of crises on demand2.9Air cargo forecasting2.10Practical: twenty-year passenger forecast
3.1Hourly capacity of a runway3.2Parallel and crossing runway configurations3.3Separations and aircraft mix3.4RECAT-EU wake turbulence re-categorisation3.5Rapid exit taxiways3.6Analytical capacity models3.7Airside capacity simulation3.8Delay versus capacity3.9Operational improvements without new infrastructure3.10Lab: runway capacity calculation with an analytical model
4.1Aircraft stand demand4.2Aircraft turnaround times4.3Capacity of terminal processors4.4Landside access capacity4.5Car parks and public transport4.6Slot coordination4.7Declared airport capacity4.8Bottleneck analysis4.9Balance between subsystems4.10Practical: capacity balance of a complete airport
5.1Generation of layout alternatives5.2Multi-criteria evaluation criteria5.3Land use and zoning5.4Reserves for future expansion5.5Aeronautical and noise easements5.6Obstacle restrictions5.7Intermodal and rail integration5.8Implementation phases5.9Estimated investment costs5.10Case study: comparison of new runway alternatives
6.1Noise footprint and noise contours6.2Local air quality6.3Environmental impact assessment6.4CO2 emissions and decarbonisation6.5Water and soil management6.6Biodiversity and wildlife6.7Relations with neighbouring communities6.8Balanced approach to noise management6.9Sound insulation programmes6.10Lab: noise map with AEDT
7.1Social cost-benefit analysis7.2Aeronautical and commercial revenues7.3Regulated airport charges7.4Concession models and public-private partnerships7.5Financial risk assessment7.6Valuing flexibility7.7Project profitability indicators7.8Investment scheduling7.9Monitoring of the master plan7.10Case study: financial analysis of an expansion
8.1Airport diagnosis8.2Demand forecast8.3Capacity analysis8.4Facility requirements8.5Alternatives and selection8.6Summary of the environmental assessment8.7Phased investment programme8.8Land-use plan8.9Report and presentation8.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
Training is 100% online on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within the intake, so it fits around your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is AEDT, AirTOp, CAST, SIMMOD and ArcGIS, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures: runway system capacity calculation, traffic forecasting and facility sizing, and evaluation of airport expansion alternatives. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final project.
Standards covered: ICAO Doc 9184 (Airport Planning Manual), ICAO Annex 14 Volume I, ICAO Doc 9829 (Balanced Approach), Regulation (EU) 598/2014, Regulation (EU) 139/2014, Directive 2011/92/EU on environmental impact assessment, Regulation (EEC) 95/93 on slot allocation.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. No university degree is required.
- Internet connection and a computer able to run the programme's software.
- English sufficient to read technical standards.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 800 hours over 6–8 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with AEDT, AirTOp, CAST, SIMMOD and ArcGIS, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the final project. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.
Yes. Modules passed are recognised in a higher programme in the same area (postgraduate diploma or master's). Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector (no university degree required), a computer able to run the software and English sufficient to read technical standards.
Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.
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