The program is designed to train mangers to operate in the highly competitive and safety conscious environment of the aviation industry. It seeks to prepare future aviation operations managers. FAA regulations are presented and the importance of maintaining compliance is stressed. This covers aspects such as maintenance, safety and scheduling and many of the technical aspects of flying, ground support, supply and provisioning and the international aspect of aviation. Essentially, aviation requires the highest qualities of management combined with a specialist knowledge of the many key areas of the aviation industry