Associate in Science in
Technical Management

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Wins Top Efficiency Excellence Award for 13th Year in a Row 

The Worldwide Campus of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is introducing four new online degrees in the areas of homeland security, project management, aviation maintenance and aerospace engineering - with some being offered as soon as this summer.

Are you wondering if you really have the time to earn a degree? The idea of adding school to an already full plate of responsibilities may seem overwhelming. But it doesn't have to be! No matter how busy you are, you CAN find a way to win back hours in your day with an effective time management strategy. Here are a few ways to get started:

Dr. Daryl Watkins will become the interim dean of Worldwide’s College of Business effective Friday, March 18. He assumes the role from Dr. Bobby McMasters, who acted as interim dean for the past 14 months and will return to full-time teaching. “We’re grateful for Dr. McMasters’ service to the college and Worldwide during this transition,” said Chancellor Dr. Brad Sims. “I'm confident Dr. Watkins will continue the successful momentum the college has had as we move closer to selecting a permanent dean.” Dr. Watkins previously chaired Worldwide's Department of Leadership and has served as an assistant professor since 2010. He was an F/A 18 fighter pilot in the U.S. Navy, resigning after 13 years of service. He went on to work in the high technology and transportation and tolling industries in California. Dr. Watkins has also managed organizational change initiatives and information technology projects during his career. A graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, he earned an MBA from the University of California at Irvine and a Doctorate of Management in Organizational Leadership from the University of Phoenix. The search for a permanent dean is underway, and a selection is anticipated later this year.

Executives and managers working in aviation will gain a stronger understanding of key logistics and supply chain management principles during a two-day course at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in June. The course, Aviation Logistics and Supply Chain Management, will run from June 8 to 9 at Embry-Riddle’s Daytona Beach Campus. Registration is now open, and early bird pricing is available through May 13. Taught by College of Business faculty and industry supply chain managers, the course will cover key topics ranging from fundamentals of aviation logistics/supply chain management and valuing the logistics and supply chain within the aviation environment to managing the international logistics and supply chain and Just-in-Time Logistics and agile supply chain management. For more information, visit proed.erau.edu or email robin.williams@erau.edu.

Registration is now open for spring online professional education programs at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University – Worldwide. A new Certificate in Airport Planning, Design and Development will begin April 26. The university will host a complimentary, two-part webinar as a certificate overview March 24 and 31 at 2 p.m. EST.

When Heather Taylor began the Master of Science in Leadership at Embry-Riddle Worldwide, she needed flexibility to complete her degree from home while taking care of her newborn daughter.

While financing your education can be a challenge, you may be surprised by the number of public and private aid programs available to students throughout the world. In addition to more traditional options like institutional scholarships and government aid programs, Embry-Riddle students may also qualify for awards from industry groups and associations. 

The National Aircraft Resale Association (NARA) recently distributed $25,000 in scholarship monies to six university students, including five from Embry-Riddle Worldwide. Wendylie Alix, Joshua Chancey, Thomas Emery, Christopher Daniels and Samantha Lindholm received awards ranging from $1,000 to $5,000. The NARA Business Aviation Scholarship program was established in 2014 for university students seeking a career in business aviation and within the corporate aircraft sales, marketing, finance, legal and insurance community. “This year, we exceeded our expectations with donated funds hitting the $25,000 mark for the NARA Scholarship program,” said Anthony ‘Tony’ Kioussis, president of Asset Insight, Inc., and chairman of the NARA Scholarship Committee. “The aviation students who were selected are very deserving, and NARA is committed to investing in future leaders of our aviation industry.”​​

Topics ranging from aircraft automation and the degradation of pilot skills to project management and resume writing will be discussed during a series of complimentary webinars being offered by Embry-Aeronautical University – Worldwide. Noted aviation safety expert and Embry-Riddle professor Bill Waldock will kick off the 2016 webinars Thursday, Feb. 11, with “Aircraft Automation and the Degradation of Pilot Skills: Keeping our Skies Safe.”