then the answer depends on the type of programme you choose. For short term or diploma/certificate Airport Management courses the duration is typically between 6 and 12 months. Some institutions structure it as an 11 month course combining theoretical and practical training in airport operations ground handling customer service cargo and logistics safety and security among other subjects. If you go for a full bachelor's level programme such as BBA in Airport Management then the course duration is longer typically 3 years.
So in short depending on what you choose you get a short course (6-12 months) or a full degree (3 years).
The variation in duration depends on several factors like the curriculum design of the institution, whether the course is a short-term certification or a full degree, the amount of practical training and internship involved, and the balance between theory and practical subjects. Short courses aim to give you core skills quickly so you can enter the aviation sector fast for tasks like ground staff customer service cargo handling or airport operations support. Longer degree courses include deeper study often covering management regulations airline operations logistics customer relations and can lead to higher responsibility roles.
During this duration you will get training in key airport and aviation related subjects. These include airport operations ground handling and ramp operations cargo and logistics management aviation safety and security airport regulations and law customer service and hospitality communication skills and soft skills. There will be theoretical classes as well as practical training. Some colleges also offer internship or on job training at actual airports or aviation companies. This gives real world exposure and helps you prepare for jobs in airports airlines cargo services ground handling customer service or security management.