Master in Air Cargo Management (MACM064)
Master in Air Cargo Management (MACM064) at LSTH
Air cargo is the quiet half of aviation. Passenger flights get the attention, but air freight underwrites global supply chains for pharmaceuticals, electronics, fresh produce and time-critical e-commerce. The Master in Air Cargo Management (MACM064) is a postgraduate qualification for people aiming at senior roles inside that ecosystem — at airlines, freight forwarders, ground handlers and airport cargo terminals.
At master's level, the focus moves from doing the operation to designing and managing it: capacity planning, special-cargo handling standards, performance metrics, customer-experience for shippers, and the regulatory awareness that air cargo demands.
Why Air Cargo Is Its Own Specialism
Air cargo is regulated tightly, handled differently from passenger luggage, and priced through its own commercial logic. It includes special cargo (perishables, pharmaceuticals, live animals, dangerous goods) with their own handling rules. Generic logistics qualifications don't go deep enough; specialist study is what employers in the field actually look for. The Master in Air Cargo Management is positioned around that specialism.
Who MACM064 Is For
- Cargo operations staff aiming at supervisor and senior coordinator roles.
- Freight forwarders wanting a deeper academic foundation in air freight.
- Logistics managers pivoting into air cargo specifically.
- International students targeting global cargo carriers, integrators or airport cargo communities.
What the Programme Engages With
The Master in Air Cargo Management examines capacity and route economics, cargo handling standards and special-cargo requirements, performance metrics and service quality, regulatory and safety considerations, customer experience for shippers and freight forwarders, sustainability in air freight, and the leadership thinking expected of senior roles.
Career Pathways
Graduates typically progress into cargo operations manager, freight forwarder senior account roles, airline cargo commercial positions, airport cargo terminal supervisor, or postgraduate research routes. Career outcomes depend on existing experience, region and operator — the master's strengthens the CV but doesn't replace track record.
How the Programme Is Delivered
On-campus in London with online and distance-supported delivery options for working professionals. Module structure and any applied project requirements confirmed at enrolment.
Entry Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or recognised equivalent.
- Aviation, logistics or cargo experience preferred.
- IELTS 6.0 or equivalent for non-native English speakers.
- Minimum age 21 at programme start.
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