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Bachelor of Science in Aviation Management - Overview

A Bachelor of Science degree in Aviation Management prepares students for a career in any aspect of the business of, and managerial roles in, the aviation industry.

Students have the opportunity to explore and learn the management and operation of domestic and international airlines, modern airports, corporate aviation, and fixed-based operations (FBO's).

The learning outcomes for the Aviation Management degree are:

• an understanding of the impact of aviation and technology in a global/societal context;
• an ability to apply the techniques, skills, and modern aviation management tools to perform business related tasks;
• an ability to function on a multi-discplinary management team which includes technical and management issues;
• an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics and science to ensure safe and efficient operations;
• an ability to accurately analyze and interpret data, and design experiments for a variety of problems;
• an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility;
• an abiltiy to communicate with agency representatives, superiors, subordinates, and peers with precision and clarity;
• recognition of the need for the ability to engage in lifelong learning; and
• knowledge of contemporary aviation industry issues.

Aviation Core Courses (31 Credits):

Business Foundation Courses (21/22 Credits):

Aviation Concentrations (6/10 Credits):

General Aviation Management

Airline Operations Management

Air Traffic Management

Course Descriptons

Four Year Paradigm, Air Traffic Management Focus 

Four Year Paradigm, Airline and General Aviation Management Focus