Research
AVIATION AND SPACE PROGRAMME AT GISTI
Faculty Overview
The Faculty focuses on:
Aviation (aircraft operations, airlines, airports)
Aerospace engineering (aircraft and spacecraft design)
Space science (satellites, exploration, astronomy)
Drone and unmanned systems
Air transport management
Departments in the Faculty
1. Department of Aviation Management
Focus: Airline operations, airport systems, aviation business
Programmes
BSc Aviation Management
Diploma in Airline Operations
Courses
Airline Management
Airport Operations
Aviation Law
Air Transport Economics
Aviation Safety Management
Department of Aeronautical Engineering
Focus: Aircraft design and maintenance
Programmes
BSc Aeronautical Engineering
Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance
Courses
Aerodynamics
Aircraft Structures
Propulsion Systems
Flight Mechanics
Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
Department of Aerospace Engineering
Focus: Spacecraft and advanced flight systems
Programmes
BSc Aerospace Engineering
Courses
Rocket Propulsion
Spacecraft Design
Orbital Mechanics
Satellite Engineering
Space Systems
Department of Air Traffic Control and Navigation
Focus: Airspace management and navigation systems
Programmes
BSc Air Traffic Management
Diploma in Air Navigation
Courses
Radar Systems
Airspace Management
Navigation Systems
Flight Planning
Aviation Communication
Department of Drone and Unmanned Systems
Focus: UAV (drone) technology
Programmes
BSc Drone Technology
Certificate in UAV Operations
Courses
Drone Design
UAV Programming
Remote Sensing
Drone Regulations
Aerial Surveying
Department of Space Science and Astronomy
Focus: Space exploration and research
Programmes
BSc Space Science
BSc Astronomy
Courses
Astrophysics
Cosmology
Satellite Systems
Space Exploration
Planetary Science
Core Courses (All Students)
All students in the Faculty take foundational courses:
Mathematics for Aviation
Physics (Mechanics, Electricity)
Engineering Drawing
Computer Programming
Communication Skills
Environmental Science
Practical Training Facilities
To make the Faculty world-class, include:
1. Flight Simulation Lab
Pilot training simulators
Navigation training systems
2. Aircraft Maintenance Hangar
Real aircraft components
Engine testing units
3. Drone Training Center
UAV testing field
Drone programming lab
4. Space & Satellite Lab
Satellite communication systems
CubeSat development
Industry Partnerships
Collaborate with:
Ghana Civil Aviation Authority
Ghana Airports Company Limited
International Air Transport Association
Career Opportunities
Graduates can become:
Pilots
Aircraft Engineers
Air Traffic Controllers
Drone Operators
Aerospace Engineers
Satellite Engineers
Aviation Managers
Admission Requirements
Typical entry requirements:
Strong background in Mathematics and Science
SHS General Science or Technical programme
Pass in English and Core Mathematics
Interest in aviation or engineering
Research Areas
Smart aviation systems
Green aviation fuel
Space technology innovation
Drone applications in mining and agriculture
Satellite communication systems
The Faculty focuses on:
Aviation (aircraft operations, airlines, airports)
Aerospace engineering (aircraft and spacecraft design)
Space science (satellites, exploration, astronomy)
Drone and unmanned systems
Air transport management
Departments in the Faculty
1. Department of Aviation Management
Focus: Airline operations, airport systems, aviation business
Programmes
BSc Aviation Management
Diploma in Airline Operations
Courses
Airline Management
Airport Operations
Aviation Law
Air Transport Economics
Aviation Safety Management
Department of Aeronautical Engineering
Focus: Aircraft design and maintenance
Programmes
BSc Aeronautical Engineering
Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance
Courses
Aerodynamics
Aircraft Structures
Propulsion Systems
Flight Mechanics
Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
Department of Aerospace Engineering
Focus: Spacecraft and advanced flight systems
Programmes
BSc Aerospace Engineering
Courses
Rocket Propulsion
Spacecraft Design
Orbital Mechanics
Satellite Engineering
Space Systems
Department of Air Traffic Control and Navigation
Focus: Airspace management and navigation systems
Programmes
BSc Air Traffic Management
Diploma in Air Navigation
Courses
Radar Systems
Airspace Management
Navigation Systems
Flight Planning
Aviation Communication
Department of Drone and Unmanned Systems
Focus: UAV (drone) technology
Programmes
BSc Drone Technology
Certificate in UAV Operations
Courses
Drone Design
UAV Programming
Remote Sensing
Drone Regulations
Aerial Surveying
Department of Space Science and Astronomy
Focus: Space exploration and research
Programmes
BSc Space Science
BSc Astronomy
Courses
Astrophysics
Cosmology
Satellite Systems
Space Exploration
Planetary Science
Core Courses (All Students)
All students in the Faculty take foundational courses:
Mathematics for Aviation
Physics (Mechanics, Electricity)
Engineering Drawing
Computer Programming
Communication Skills
Environmental Science
Practical Training Facilities
To make the Faculty world-class, include:
1. Flight Simulation Lab
Pilot training simulators
Navigation training systems
2. Aircraft Maintenance Hangar
Real aircraft components
Engine testing units
3. Drone Training Center
UAV testing field
Drone programming lab
4. Space & Satellite Lab
Satellite communication systems
CubeSat development
Industry Partnerships
Collaborate with:
Ghana Civil Aviation Authority
Ghana Airports Company Limited
International Air Transport Association
Career Opportunities
Graduates can become:
Pilots
Aircraft Engineers
Air Traffic Controllers
Drone Operators
Aerospace Engineers
Satellite Engineers
Aviation Managers
Admission Requirements
Typical entry requirements:
Strong background in Mathematics and Science
SHS General Science or Technical programme
Pass in English and Core Mathematics
Interest in aviation or engineering
Research Areas
Smart aviation systems
Green aviation fuel
Space technology innovation
Drone applications in mining and agriculture
Satellite communication systems