Bachelor of Science in
Aeronautics
Boeing forecasts 558,000 new pilot jobs worldwide by the year 2034. Along with the increased pilot hiring, the company anticipates a need for 609,000 maintenance technicians*.
The Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics (BSA) degree is designed specifically for students who work, have worked, or desire to work in aviation-related careers. For students with existing aviation-related knowledge and skills, this degree acknowledges a student's valuable acquired experience through the award of advanced standing prior-learning credit. The curriculum then builds on those skills and knowledge. The program also provides an opportunity for those students new to aviation to acquire aviation-specific knowledge through aviation-related coursework.
The aviation industry knows about and respects Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and our graduates, whether for positions as pilots, air traffic management, meteorology, safety, business, or Unmanned Aircraft Systems.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that employment categories in support of air transportation are expected to grow by 25 percent through 2022.
Students pursue a variety of co-ops and internships with airline, aviation, and air transportation companies focused on safety, training, operations, dispatch, and transportation. Learn more about our Career Services Resources.
Embry-Riddle is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
BSA students can minor in a range of specialties, depending on their campus affiliation like Unmanned Aircraft System, Aviation Maintenance and Air traffic Control. See our list of Minors according to campus.
*Read more about Boeing’s predictions in the article “Demand unprecedented for pilots and technicians" on the company’s website.
DEGREE DETAILS
This degree is offered at the following campuses. Select a campus to learn more.
About Aeronautics at the Asia Campus
Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics
As Asia's aeronautics industry continues to grow, so do job opportunities in the field. But just what exactly is aeronautics? Basically, it can be defined as the science of flight. Designing an airplane or other type of flying machine, manufacturing them, operating them, maintaining them. It all falls under aeronautics. That means you could be anything from a scientist to a technician to an engineer or pilot. No matter which type of aeronautics career you want, a good place to start is by getting your Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics (BSA).
Awarded by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, offered by ERC Institute (ERCI), the 120-credit hour degree program offers courses in human factors, security, aviation safety, occupational safety and health, air traffic control, aircraft maintenance and aeronautical science. Several degree minors allow you to tailor your degree to your particular interests and career goals.
Through the BSA program, you can:
- Gain a broad knowledge base of aeronautics
- Be prepared for becoming a pilot, air traffic controller or regulator, and more
- Benefit from faculty who are experienced industry professionals themselves
This full-time or part-time program is offered in an intimate classroom setting where you get one-on-one attention from faculty members and the chance to interact with and learn from fellow students.
Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics - Engineering Fundamentals Track
The Engineering Fundamentals Track (EFT) in the Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics degree program is the first step to opening the door to continued engineering studies at an Embry-Riddle residential campus in the United States. Students in the EFT will receive the quality engineering instruction ERAU is known for without having to incur the full cost of pursuing a bachelor’s degree at a residential campus.
Through the EFT, students gain practical design experience using basic models and simulations. Students also get a strong foundation in math and physics. Experienced faculty members provide plenty of first-hand knowledge and individual attention. Students also have the chance to work with fellow ERAU students throughout the program.
The EFT is Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's latest offering for aspiring engineering students who want world-class educational opportunities that meet their needs in new and innovative ways.
At the end of the two-year program, the EFT gives the student the option to continue in the Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics degree in Singapore or transfer to an Embry-Riddle residential campus in the United States and complete one of the following Bachelor of Science in Engineering degrees: Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Software Engineering.
Most of the courses in the Engineering Fundamentals Track are only offered during the day so it is ideal for a full-time student. Courses are offered in an intimate classroom setting where you get one-on-one attention from faculty members and the chance to interact with and learn from fellow students.
Full-Time/Part-Time taught at ERC Institute
Take your future to new heights!
Whether you want to launch into an aviation career, break away from the competition, or advance your current position and earnings potential, the Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics opens the door to new opportunities in the dynamic aviation/aerospace industry.
Aeronautics curriculum is closely mapped to the needs and demands of the aviation/aerospace industry and to general education guidelines. The BSA is a multidisciplinary program with courses of study in human factors, security, aviation safety, occupational safety and health, air traffic control, aircraft maintenance, and aeronautical science. Within that broad base, electives and minors allow you to tailor your degree to your particular interests and career goals.
It does not have to take long, either. You can earn more than a quarter of the required semester hours from prior life experience and receive your bachelor’s degree in as few as three years.
Aviation Area of Concentration
The Aviation Area of Concentration is the degree area where credit for prior aviation learning is housed or where students can take aeronautical science courses. Many students bring in all or part of this credit based on prior aviation training or experience or add a Minor Course of Study. However, shortages in the minimum credit required can be made up by taking courses in the following aviation-related disciplines: Aeronautical Science, Aviation Maintenance, Aviation History, and aviation/aerospace related coursework in Safety, Security, Transportation, Engineering, and Unmanned Systems.
Sources of prior learning credit include the following:
- Transfer credit earned at accredited degree-granting colleges and universities.
- The recommendations published by the American Council on Education for U.S. Military training and experience, as well as training conducted by other government agencies and private organizations.
- Prior-learning credit established by the University for certain aviation licenses and ratings as they relate to this degree.
Duplicate Credit
Many Embry-Riddle courses are designed to teach the same skills and knowledge that Aeronautics students have acquired through experience and training. Students who complete courses in the same aviation specialty for which they were granted Aviation Area of Concentration credit would be duplicating coverage of the same subject matter. Credit for completion of such courses will not be applied to degree requirements.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
| General Education Core | ||
| ENGL 123 | English Composition | 3 |
| SPCH 219 | Speech | 3 |
| ENGL 221 | Technical Report Writing | 3 |
| HUMN 330 | Values and Ethics | 3 |
| HUMN 400 | Science and Aviation/Aerospace Technology in Society | 3 |
| CSCI 109 | Introduction to Computers and Applications | 3 |
| PHYS 102 | Explorations in Physics | 3 |
| WEAX 201 | Meteorology I | 3 |
| MATH 111 | Pre-calculus for Aviation | 3 |
| MATH 112 | Applied Calculus for Aviation | 3 |
| ECON 210 | Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECON 211 | Macroeconomics | 3 |
| Total Credits | 36 | |
| Aviation Area of Concentration | ||
| ASCI 401 | Airport Development and Operations | 3 |
| SFTY 435 | Aircraft Crash Survival Analysis and Design | 3 |
| BSAB 410 | Management of Air Cargo | 3 |
| SFTY 320 | Human Factors in Aviation Safety | 3 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
| Program Support Core | ||
| ASCI 202 | Introduction to Aeronautical Science | 3 |
| ASCI 254 | Aviation Legislation | 3 |
| ASCI 404 | Applications in Aviation/Aerospace Law | 3 |
| STAT 222 | Business Statistics | 3 |
| MGMT 201 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| MGMT 221 | Introduction to Management Information Systems | 3 |
| RSCH 202 | Introduction to Research Methods | 3 |
| SFTY 335 | Mechanical and Structural Factors in Aviation Safety | 3 |
| or COIN 496 | Co-Operative Education | |
| When taken as a part of the BSA degree, COIN 496 is a 3 credit hour course, and credit hours are approved by the Program Chair. | ||
| Total Credits | 24 | |
| Professional Development Core | ||
| ASCI 309 | Aerodynamics | 3 |
| ASCI 490 | Aeronautical Science Capstone Course | 3 |
| MGMT 420 | Management of Production and Operations | 3 |
| SFTY 409 | Aviation Safety | 3 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Electives/Minors
| Electives/Minors Options | 36 | |
| Students must choose 18 elective credits and one minor or two minors from the options below: | ||
| Elective Options: Select from unduplicated courses in Aeronautical Science, Management, Economics, Safety, Security, Engineering, and Unmanned Systems | ||
| Total Degree Requirements | 120 | |
Minors
| Flight Minor (Available at the Daytona Beach, FL Campus Only) | ||
| AS 121 Private Pilot Operations | 5 | |
| FA 121 Private Single Flight | 1 | |
| AS 221 Instrument Pilot Operations | 3 | |
| FA 221 Instrument Single Flight | 1 | |
| AS 321 Commercial Pilot Operations | 3 | |
| FA 321 Commercial Single Flight | 1 | |
| FA 323 Commercial Multi Add On | 1 | |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
| Students wishing to pursue the flight minor as part of the BSA degree must meet the selection criteria by our partner airlines. Students will be able to apply for the flight minor when they’ve achieved Junior Student status. | ||
| For courses taken at the Daytona Beach Campus, term length and availability may vary. | ||
| Unmanned Aerial Systems Minor (Online) | ||
| UNSY 315 | Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Operations | 3 |
| ASCI 316 | Operational and Business Aspects of Unmanned Aerial Systems | 3 |
| ASCI 318 | Unmanned Aerial Systems Robotics | 3 |
| ASCI 410 | Unmanned Systems Sensing Technology | 3 |
| SFTY 410 | Design of Engineering Hazard Controls | 3 |
| SFTY 440 | System Safety Management | 3 |
| Total Credits | 18 | |
| Helicopter Operations and Safety Minor (Online) | ||
| ASCI 317 | Rotorcraft | 3 |
| ASCI 378 | Helicopter Flight Environments | 3 |
| ASCI 388 | Helicopter Flight Planning | 3 |
| ASCI 428 | Advanced Helicopter Systems and Functions | 3 |
| ASCI 438 | Advanced Helicopter Operations | 3 |
| SFTY 345 | Aviation Safety Program Management | 3 |
| Total Credits | 18 | |
| Security and Intelligence Minor (Online) | ||
| SCTY 315 | Studies in Intelligence I | 3 |
| SCTY 385 | Intelligence Collection and Analysis | 3 |
| SCTY 488 | National Security Issues and Terrorism | 3 |
| SCTY 400 | Airport Security | 3 |
| SCTY 415 | Studies in Intelligence II | 3 |
| SCTY 485 | Corporate Security | 3 |
| Total Credits | 18 | |
| Aviation Maintenance Operations Minor (Classroom) | ||
| ASCI 322 | Aircraft Inspection and Scheduled Maintenance Programs | 3 |
| ASCI 327 | Aviation Work Force Management in a Global Environment | 3 |
| ASCI 416 | Aviation Maintenance Management: A Global Perspective | 3 |
| ASCI 424 | Maintenance Repair and Overhaul in Aviation | 3 |
| ASCI 429 | Advanced Technologies in Design and Production of Aircraft Structures & Systems | 3 |
| ASCI 433 | Aviation Logistics and Supply Chain Management | 3 |
| Total Credits | 18 | |
| Aviation Safety Minor (Classroom) | ||
| SFTY 365 | Fire Protection | 3 |
| SFTY 375 | Propulsion Plant Investigation | 3 |
| SFTY 350 | Aircraft Crash and Emergency Management | 3 |
| SFTY 330 | Aircraft Accident Investigation | 3 |
| SFTY 345 | Aviation Safety Program Management | 3 |
| SFTY 440 | System Safety Management | 3 |
| Total Credits | 18 | |
| Occupational Safety and Health Minor (Online) | ||
| SFTY 311 | Fundamentals of Occupational Safety and Health | 3 |
| SFTY 321 | Ergonomics | 3 |
| SFTY 355 | Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology | 3 |
| SFTY 341 | Occupational Safety and Health Program Management | 3 |
| SFTY 470 | Advanced Occupational Safety and Health Technology | 3 |
| SFTY 410 | Design of Engineering Hazard Controls | 3 |
| Total Credits | 18 | |
| Cybersecurity Application and Management Minor (Classroom) | ||
| CYBR 235 | Computer and Network Technologies | 3 |
| CYBR 335 | Information Security Tools and Techniques | 3 |
| CYBR 365 | Introduction to Digital Forensics | 3 |
| CYBR 465 | Cybercrime and Cyberlaw | 3 |
| CYBR 485 | War, Terrorism, and Diplomacy in Cyberspace | 3 |
| CYBR 474 | Issues in Aviation Cybersecurity | 3 |
| Total Credits | 18 | |
| Air Traffic Management Minor (Classroom) | ||
| ASCI 301 | Introduction to Air Traffic Control | 3 |
| WEAX 302 | Aviation Weather | 3 |
| ASCI 303 | Tower and Radar for Air Traffic Control and Management | 3 |
| ASCI 403 | Air Traffic Management | 3 |
| ASCI 411 | Human Factors in ATM | 3 |
| ASCI 426 | Airport Management in ATM | 3 |
| Total Credits | 18 | |
Students applying from Singapore:
Polytechnic Students:
- Official copies of your polytechnic transcripts. In order for these documents to be considered official you must request an original copy from your polytechnic institution.
- Copy of your polytechnic diploma.
- Copy of your O/A level examination results.
O/A Level Students:
- Official copies of your General Certificate of Education Ordinary and if applicable your Advanced level results. In order for these documents to be considered official, you must present to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University the original certificates so that an official copy can be made. Students who have taken “A” level examinations are eligible for exemptions based on the subjects they’ve taken and the grades received. For a list of “A” level exemptions, please click here.
International Students
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University requires that all international students meet the university minimum requirements for admission. These requirements vary from country to country and each application to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is reviewed on an individual case-by-case basis. For a list of minimum entry requirements by country, please click here.
Students studying in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma are eligible for exemptions based on the subjects they’ve taken and the grades received. For a list of IB Diploma exemptions, please click here.
Students who have taken “A” level examinations are eligible for exemptions based on the subjects they’ve taken and the grades received. For a list of “A” level exemptions, please click here.
Applicants for whom English is not the primary language must either:
- Attain a minimum score on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) of 550 (paper-based) or 79-80 (Internet-based).
- Attain a minimum score on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) of 6.0.
- Earn transferable credit for a course that is the equivalent of ENGL 123 (English Composition) at an accredited postsecondary institution.
- Show evidence of attendance and graduation from a secondary school in which the language of instruction was English.
International students should visit Singapore’s Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) FAQ website for information on the issuance of a student pass/student visa. All student pass requirements will be shared with students when an admission decision is made by the university.
Official/Attested copies of documents listed above should be mailed to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Office of Enrollment Management, 75 Bukit Timah Road, #02-01 Boon Siew Building, Singapore 229833. Alternatively, students may make an appointment to bring original documents in so that an official copy can be made.
Only upon submission of the documents listed above will the University be able to process your application.
For questions regarding program cost, contact an Enrollment Advisor at +65 6933 9580 or asia@erau.edu. If you are ready to apply, begin the application process today.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University offers the Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics (BSA) through our newly formed partnership with ERC Institute. The ERC Institute partnership provides us with the ability to host students in a full-time and part-time classroom capacity. The Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University BSA program in Singapore is the same program offered in the United States, Europe and online, with enhancements to satisfy the unique demands of aeronautics professionals in Singapore and the surrounding regions.
Full-Time (courses conducted during the day)
Students pursuing the BSA degree program at a full-time pace will take 3 courses each term. The 120 credit hour BSA degree is designed to be completed in 3.5 years. However, diploma and/or “A” level holders are eligible for a significant number of course exemptions and can expect to complete the degree program in as little as 2 years.
Part-Time (courses conducted during the evening)
Students pursuing the BSA degree program at a part-time pace will take 2 courses each term. The full 120 credit hour BSA degree is designed to be completed in 5 years. However, diploma and/or “A” level holders are eligible for a significant number of course exemptions and can expect to complete the degree program in as little as 3 years. Part-time students also have the option of accelerating completion of the degree by taking some courses entirely online.
The cost of the Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics (BSA) degree is dependent on the number of credits a student is required to take to complete the degree requirements.
Diploma Graduates / GCE “A” Level Students
Students entering the program with a diploma or GCE “A” level examination results can expect to receive a significant number of exemptions. Exemptions vary depending on the diploma and GCE “A” level subjects but most students holding one of these qualifications are eligible for between 45 and 60 credits of exemptions. A diploma holder or GCE “A” level student can expect to pay between SGD 30,000 and 48,000 for the entire degree.
Current fees for the degree program can be found on our tuition page.
Secondary School Graduates / GCE “O” Level Students
Students entering the program without any exemptions will be required to take all 120 credits in the BSA degree. A secondary school graduate or GCE “O” level student can expect to pay SGD 63,000 for the entire degree.
Current fees for the degree program can be found on our tuition page.
For more detailed information regarding program cost, contact an Enrollment Advisor at +65 6933 9580 or asia@erau.edu.
Family Grant:
A grant of $2,500 is offered for each sibling of the same family simultaneously enrolled on a full-time basis. Example, two siblings enroll at the same time, but one completes or departs the University before the other sibling, the grant is discontinued for the sibling still enrolled.
Undergraduate Students:
Embry-Riddle Asia offers a range of academic merit and demonstrated need based scholarships to new students. The scholarship amounts range from S$3,000 to S$9,000 and are spread across the duration of a student’s degree. Awards are based on a student’s academic merit (CGPA and/or O/A level examination results) and demonstrated financial need of the student and/or family. Eligible students are invited to complete a scholarship application after admission to the university. In order to keep the scholarship, a student must maintain a CGPA of 3.00. If a student’s CGPA drops below 3.00 the scholarship will be cancelled for all future terms. The scholarship is only valid for study at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University – Asia and is not transferable to other locations/campuses at Embry-Riddle. The minimum eligibility requirements are:
- Secondary/Post-Secondary Grade Point Average of 3.00 or higher on a 4.00 scale, and/or
- A pass certificate at the “A” Level with a minimum grade of B or higher for two subjects taken at the advanced level, and/or
- International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IB) total score of 32 or higher
Our primary intake for the BSA degree program takes place in July of each year; however, it is possible to start in January as well. A member of the Enrollment Management team can help you decide which start term works best for you.
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About Aeronautics at the Daytona Beach, FL Campus
This B.S. in Aeronautics degree program at the Daytona Beach Campus combines a student’s aviation work experience with aviation courses, and general and professional development courses. This degree is housed in the Department of Aeronautical Science in the Daytona Beach Campus College of Aviation.
- Students can simultaneously earn a high-quality, industry-recognized, four-year degree and their flight ratings.
- The degree program with flight minor is approved for the Restricted Airline Transport Pilot certificate program. The FAA-approved ATP-CTP course is available to B.S. in Aeronautics students.
- To complete the Area of Concentration (AOC), in addition to any prior learning credit, students may select from courses in Aeronautical Science, Air Traffic Management, Applied Meteorology (aviation-related), Aviation Maintenance Science, Commercial Space Operations, Cooperative Education, Flight, Homeland Security, Safety (aviation-related), Simulation, Space Studies, or Unmanned Aircraft Systems Science.
- Attend classes in dynamic, aviation-related labs and facilities.
- The Daytona Beach Campus maintains a modern fleet of aircraft and a host of advanced flight simulation devices with advanced visual systems. Learn more about the Daytona Beach Fleet and simulators.
- The Campus is adjacent to the Daytona Beach International Airport, and is close to NASA and Kennedy Space Center.
- Students are eligible to participate in study abroad programs.
The Aeronautics degree is designed specifically for students who work, have worked, or desire to work in aviation-related careers. For students with existing aviation-related knowledge and skills, this degree acknowledges a student’s valuable acquired experience through the award of advanced standing prior-learning credit. The curriculum then builds on those skills and knowledge. The program also provides an opportunity for those students new to aviation to acquire aviation-specific knowledge through aviation-related coursework. This combination of a student’s aviation learning, aviation courses, business, computer science, economics, humanities, communications, social sciences, mathematics, and physical sciences, along with professional development elective courses and a minor course of study, will prepare graduates for a career in an aviation-related field.
Aviation Area of Concentration
The Aviation Area of Concentration is the degree component that lets students select courses from various aviation-related fields. In addition, the AOC portion of the degree is where credit for prior aviation learning is applied. Thirty hours of credit are needed to satisfy the requirements of this portion of the Aeronautics degree. All or part of the credit needed for this degree requirement may be awarded based on prior aviation training or experience. To complete the AOC, in addition to any prior learning credit, students may select from courses in Aeronautical Science, Air Traffic Management, Applied Meteorology (aviation-related), Aviation Maintenance Science, Commercial Space Operations, Cooperative Education, Cybersecurity, Flight, Geosciences, Homeland Security, Safety (aviation-related), Simulation, Space Studies or Unmanned Aircraft Systems Science.
Evidence of Prior Aviation Learning
Applicants who qualify for admission to and matriculate in the degree program may be eligible for credit for prior learning. Applicants must be able to prove competence in an aviation occupation with authentic documentary evidence. Training and experience in closely related occupations can be combined.
Just as official transcripts are required to transfer credit from one university to another, original or authenticated documentation of prior learning from professional training and experience must be presented to qualify for award of Aviation Area of Concentration credit. Documentary evidence must be from objective third-party sources and must clearly describe the applicant’s professional training, duties, and achievements in detail. Advanced standing credit will be awarded in accordance with the applicable Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Curriculum Manual.
Duplicate Credit
Many Embry-Riddle courses are designed to teach the same skills and knowledge that Aeronautics students have acquired through experience and training. Students who complete courses in the same aviation specialty for which they were granted Aviation Area of Concentration credit would be duplicating coverage of the same subject matter. Credit for completion of such courses will not be applied to degree requirements. Credit for prior learning granted in the Aeronautics degree program may not be transferable to any other Embry-Riddle degree program.
Minor
Students must select and complete one minor field of study. Total credits in the minor will vary depending on which minor is chosen. Students typically select a minor that will enhance their aviation career. Courses required for the minor field of study will be used to fill Area of Concentration, Professional Development, or Open Elective degree requirements, depending on discipline selected. More than one minor may be completed while fulfilling core degree requirements. See Minor Courses of Study in this catalog.
Aeronautics Curriculum
The curriculum to be followed by each student will vary depending on any AOC prior learning or transfer credits granted.
General Education Requirements
For a full description of Embry-Riddle General Education guidelines, please see the General Education section of this catalog. These minimum requirements are applicable to all degree programs.
| General Education | ||
| Communication Theory and Skills * | 9 | |
| Lower-Level Humanities * | 3 | |
| Lower-Level Social Sciences * | 3 | |
| Lower or Upper-Level Humanities or Social Sciences * | 3 | |
| Upper-Level Humanities or Social Science * | 3 | |
| Computer Science | 3 | |
| Mathematics (College Algebra or Higher, and MA 112 or MA 222) ** | 6 | |
| Physical and Life Sciences. One course must include a laboratory. ** | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 36 | |
| * | Embry-Riddle courses in the general education categories of Communication Theory and Skills, Mathematics, Computer Science, Physical and Life Sciences, Humanities, and Social Sciences may be chosen from approved list of General Education courses, assuming prerequisite requirements are met and with the permission of the advisor. Courses from other institutions are acceptable if they fall into these broad categories and are at the level specified above in the Aeronautics vertical outline. Other courses may also be used with the permission of a department chair. |
| ** | Students need to ascertain Mathematics and Physical Sciences pre/corequisites that are required for other courses. For example, PS 113, PS 117, and MA 112 are required for many upper-division AS and WX courses. |
Curriculum
| General Education | 36 | |
| Aviation Area of Concentration | 30 | |
| Select from (100-400) courses in AMS, AS, AT, CEA, CSO, CYB, FA, GEO, HS, SF, SIM, SP, UA, WX | ||
AS 120 | Principles of Aeronautical Science | |
or AS 121 | Private Pilot Operations | |
AS 254 | Aviation Legislation | |
AS 405 | Aviation Law | |
AS 474 | Operational Applications in Aeronautics | |
SF 210 | Introduction to Aerospace Safety | |
| Program Support | 7 | |
ASC 101 | Aeronautical Science Student Success Seminar | |
or UNIV 101 | College Success | |
BA 201 | Principles of Management | |
or ACC 210 | Financial Accounting | |
| Select one of the following: | ||
EC 200 | An Economic Survey | |
EC 210 | Microeconomics | |
EC 211 | Macroeconomics | |
| Professional Development Electives | 33 | |
Select from upper-level (300-400) courses in ACC, AMS, AS, AT, BA, CSO, CYB, EC, FA, GEO, HS, SF, SIM, SP, UA, WX | ||
| Open Electives | 14 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
Suggested Plan of Study
Due to the requirement for one minor and the inherent flexibility of this degree, it is imperative to work closely with your academic advisor to ensure degree requirements are met.
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Credits | ||
| AS 120 | Principles of Aeronautical Science | 3-5 |
or AS 121
|
Private Pilot Operations | |
| UNIV 101 | College Success | 1 |
or ASC 101
|
Aeronautical Science Student Success Seminar | |
| Aviation Area of Concentration* (Only if taking AS 120) | 3 | |
| BA 201 | Principles of Management | 3 |
or ACC 210
|
Financial Accounting | |
| COM 122 | English Composition | 3 |
| MA 111 | College Mathematics for Aviation I | 3 |
| MA 112 | College Mathematics for Aviation II | 3 |
or MA 222
|
Business Statistics | |
| EC 200 | An Economic Survey | 3 |
or EC 210
|
Microeconomics | |
or EC 211
|
Macroeconomics | |
| HU 14X Humanities Lower Level | 3 | |
| Social Science Lower Level | 3 | |
| SF 210 | Introduction to Aerospace Safety | 3 |
| Credits Subtotal | 31.0-33.0 | |
| Year Two | ||
| AS 254 | Aviation Legislation | 3 |
| CS Elective | 3 | |
| COM 219 | Speech | 3 |
| COM 221 | Technical Report Writing | 3 |
| HU/SS Lower or Upper Level Elective | 3 | |
| PS Elective | 6 | |
| PS Lab ** (Lab may count as Open Elective credit) | 0-1 | |
| Aviation Area of Concentration | 3 | |
| Professional Development Elective | 3 | |
| Open Elective | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 30.0-31.0 | |
| Year Three | ||
| AS 405 | 3 | |
| HU/SS Upper Level Elective | 3 | |
| Aviation Area of Concentration | 6 | |
| Professional Development Electives | 15 | |
| Open Elective | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 30.0 | |
| Year Four | ||
| AS 474 | 3 | |
| Aviation Area of Concentration | 1 | |
| Professional Development Electives | 15 | |
| Open Elective ** | 10-11 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 29.0-30.0 | |
| Credits Total: | 120 | |
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About Aeronautics at the Prescott, AZ Campus
This B.S. in Aeronautics program at the Prescott Campus is combination of a student’s learning and experience with aviation-related careers, whether in fixed wing, rotary wing, air traffic control, or other areas of aviation. The Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics degree is housed in the Department of Applied Aviation Sciences in the Prescott Campus College of Aviation.To complete the Area of Concentration (AOC), in addition to any prior learning credit, students may select from courses in Aeronautical Science, Flight, Air Traffic Management, Safety (aviation-related), or Applied Meteorology (aviation-related).
At the Prescott Campus, students can earn a high-quality, industry-known, four-year degree and their flight ratings simultaneously.
The BSA degree program with flight minor is approved for the Restricted Airline Transport Pilot certificate program. The FAA-approved ATP-CTP course is available to BSA students.
Prescott BSA students attend classes in dynamic, aviation-related labs and facilities.
The Campus maintains a modern fleet of aircraft and a host of advanced flight simulation devices with advanced visual systems. Learn more about the Prescott Fleet and Simulators.
Any student is welcome and encouraged to participate in research of their choice and present their project at A3IRCon sponsored by Embry-Riddle.
The Aeronautics degree is designed specifically for students who work, have worked, or desire to work in aviation-related careers. For students with existing aviation-related knowledge and skills, this degree acknowledges a student’s valuable acquired experience through the award of advanced standing prior-learning credit. The curriculum then builds on those skills and knowledge. The program also provides an opportunity for students new to aviation to acquire aviation-specific knowledge through aviation-related coursework. This combination of a student’s aviation learning, aviation courses, courses in business, computer science, economics, humanities, communications, social sciences, mathematics, and physical sciences, along with professional development elective courses and a minor course of study, will prepare graduates for a career in an aviation-related field.
The Aviation Area of Concentration is the degree component where students can select courses from various aviation-related fields. In addition, the AOC portion of the degree is where credit for prior aviation learning is applied. Forty credit hours are needed to satisfy the requirements of this portion of the Aeronautics degree. All or part of the credit needed for this degree requirement may be awarded based on prior aviation training or experience. To complete the AOC, in addition to any prior learning credit, students may select from courses in Aeronautical Science, Flight, Air Traffic Management, Safety (aviation-related), or Applied Meteorology (aviation-related).
Evidence of Prior Aviation Learning
Applicants who qualify for admission to and matriculate in the degree program may be eligible for credit for prior learning.
Applicants must be able to prove competence in an aviation occupation with authentic documentary evidence. Training and experience in closely related occupations can be combined.
Just as official transcripts are required to transfer credit from one university to another, original or authenticated documentation of prior learning from professional training and experience must be presented to qualify for Aviation Area of Concentration credit. Documentary evidence must be from objective third-party sources and clearly describe the applicant’s professional training, duties, and achievements in detail. Advanced standing credit will be awarded in accordance with the applicable Embry-Riddle Curriculum Manual.
Duplicate Credit
Many Embry-Riddle courses are designed to teach the same skills and knowledge that Aeronautics students have acquired through experience and training. Students who complete courses in the same aviation specialty for which they were granted Aviation Area of Concentration credit would be duplicating coverage of the same subject matter. Credit for completion of such courses will not be applied to degree requirements.
Minor
Students must select and complete one minor field of study. Total credits within the minor will vary depending on which minor is chosen. Students typically select a minor that will enhance their aviation career. Courses required for the minor field of study may be used to fill Area of Concentration, Professional Development, or Open Elective degree requirements. See Minor Courses of Study in this catalog.
Degree Requirements
The Bachelor of Science degree in Aeronautics requires successful completion of a minimum of 120 credit hours (typically 8 semesters). A minimum of 40 credit hours must be upper-level. The curriculum to be followed by each student will vary depending on any AOC prior learning or transfer credits granted.
Students must select one of the following primary capstone course options: AS480 (aviation research) or AS490 (helicopter specialty). Secondary options include AS410 (dispatch certification) or AS420/FA420 (Airline Transport Pilot Certificate Training Program—ATP CTP) IF the student has the required pre-requisites. For each of these options, each student must complete the required courses prior to enrolling in his/her selected capstone course.
| Aviation Area of Concentration | ||
| Students must complete 40 credits of advanced standing and/or non-duplicating credit from AMS/AMT/ AS/AT/CEA/FA/FH/HS/SF/SIM/SP/WX courses. | 26-28 | |
| AS 121 | Private Pilot Operations | 3-5 |
| or AS 120 | Principles of Aeronautical Science | |
| or AS 143 | Private Helicopter Operations | |
| AS 207 | Introduction to Aviation Research Methods | 3 |
| AS 405 | Aviation Law | 3 |
| AS 480 | Applied Aviation Research Methods (*) | 3 |
| or AS 490 | Helicopter Specialty Capstone | |
| General Education (**) | ||
| COM 122 | English Composition | 3 |
| COM 219 | Speech | 3 |
| COM 221 | Technical Report Writing | 3 |
| or COM 222 | Business Communication | |
| CS or IT elective | 3 | |
| Humanities Lower-Level Elective | 3 | |
| Humanities or Social Science or PSY 350 Upper-Level Elective | 3 | |
| MA 111 | College Mathematics for Aviation I | 3 |
| or MA 140 | College Algebra | |
| MA 112 | College Mathematics for Aviation II | 3 |
| or MA 222 | Business Statistics | |
| Social Science Lower-Level Elective (PSY 101 and/or Lower-level SS) | 6 | |
| Physical, Life, and Weather Sciences Elective (One course must include a laboratory) | 7 | |
| UNIV 101 | College Success | 1 |
| Program Support | ||
| BA 201 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| or ACC 210 | Financial Accounting | |
| EC 200 | An Economic Survey | 3 |
| or EC 210 | Microeconomics | |
| Professional Development Electives | ||
| Complete 21 credits of upper-division (300-400) courses in ACC/AMS/AS/AT/BA/EC/IT/SF/SIS/WX. | 21 | |
| Open Electives | ||
| Open Electives | 15 | |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 120 | |
| * | AS 207 is a prerequisite for AS 480 and will be counted toward the 40 credits required for the Aviation Area of Concentration (AAOC). |
| ** | Embry-Riddle courses in the general education categories of Communication Theory and Skills, Humanities, and Social Sciences may be chosen from those listed below, assuming prerequisite requirements are met. Courses from other institutions are acceptable if they fall into these broad categories and are at the level specified in the Aeronautics vertical outline. Other courses may also be used with permission of the undergraduate program coordinator. |
| Communication Theory and Skills | ||
| COM 122 | English Composition | 3 |
| COM 219 | Speech | 3 |
| COM 221 | Technical Report Writing | 3 |
| or COM 222 | Business Communication | |
| Humanities | ||
| Humanities Lower-Level Elective | 3 | |
| Social Sciences | ||
| Social Science Lower-Level Elective | 3 | |
| Social Science or PSY 350 Upper-Level Elective | 3 | |
Dependent on the amount of upper-level Aviation Area of Concentration credit applied, some of the open or Communications/Humanities/Social Sciences electives in the B.S. degree may have to be 300-400 level courses to satisfy the graduation requirement of 40 credits of upper-level courses.
Students need to complete Mathematics and Physical Sciences pre/corequisites that are required for other courses. For example, PS 113, PS 117 and MA 112 are required for many upper-division AS and WX courses.
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About Aeronautics at the Worldwide & Online Campus
The Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics is a multidisciplinary online or on-campus degree program that combines previous work experience with courses of study in human factors, security, aviation safety, occupational safety and health, air traffic control, aircraft maintenance, and aeronautical science. The BSA at Worldwide & Online is housed in the College of Aeronautics Undergraduate Studies.
Electives allow students to tailor degrees to particular interests and career goals, and is closely mapped to the career needs of the student and the demands of the industries they serve.
Students can earn more than a quarter of the required semester hours from prior learning experience and receive your bachelor’s degree in as few as three years.
At the Worldwide & Online Campus you can structure your education around your lifestyle, taking classes where you want and when you want.
Students can strengthen their aviation knowledge, credentials and experience base by adding several minor courses of study.
Graduates from the Worldwide Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics are not eligible to apply for a restricted privileges airline transport pilot (ATP) certificate.
Take your future to new heights!
Whether you want to launch into an aviation career, break away from the competition, or advance your current position and earnings potential, the Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics (BSA) opens the door to new opportunities in the dynamic aviation/aerospace industry.
Aeronautics curriculum is closely mapped to the needs and demands of the aviation/aerospace industry and to general education guidelines. The BSA is a multidisciplinary program with courses of study in human factors, security, aviation safety, occupational safety and health, air traffic control, aircraft maintenance, and aeronautical science. Within that broad base, electives and minors allow you to tailor your degree to your particular interests and career goals.
It doesn’t have to take long, either. You can receive transfer credit, advance standing, and FAA or military ratings and certifications, which may lead to receiving your degree in a shorter time.
Students are also eligible to engage in cooperative study/internships and may elect to seek out those enriching opportunities.
The Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics is accredited by the Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI)
Graduates from the Worldwide BSA degree program are not eligible to apply for a restricted privileges airline transport pilot (ATP) certificate.
Minor Courses of Study
One key and essential element of this degree is the ability to enhance and strengthen your academic program by adding any Minor Course of Study. Students may use courses from a minor and place them into Aviation Area of Concentration, Professional Development Electives and/or Open Electives (all as appropriate). Students are strongly encouraged to add a Minor to their degree.
Available Minors
Aviation Area of Concentration
The Aviation Area of Concentration is the degree area where credit for prior aviation learning is housed or where students can take aeronautical science courses. Many students bring in all or part of this credit based on prior aviation training or experience or add a Minor Course of Study. However, shortages in the minimum credit required can be made up by taking courses in the following aviation-related disciplines: Aeronautical Science, Aviation Maintenance, Aviation History, and aviation/aerospace related coursework in Safety, Security, Transportation, Engineering, and Unmanned Systems.
Sources of prior learning credit include the following:
- Transfer credit earned at accredited degree-granting colleges and universities.
- The recommendations published by the American Council on Education for U.S. Military training and experience, as well as training conducted by other government agencies and private organizations.
- Prior-learning credit established by the University for certain aviation licenses and ratings as they relate to this degree.
Duplicate Credit
Many Embry-Riddle courses are designed to teach the same skills and knowledge that Aeronautics students have acquired through experience and training. Students who complete courses in the same aviation specialty for which they were granted Aviation Area of Concentration credit would be duplicating coverage of the same subject matter. Credit for completion of such courses will not be applied to degree requirements.
B.S. in Aeronautics students who wish to continue on to a master's degree may enroll in the BSA-MSA 4+1 program as outlined in this program. [Currently not available]
| General Education | ||
| Embry-Riddle courses in the general education categories of Communication Theory and Skills, Humanities, Social Sciences, Physical and Life Science, Mathematics, and Computer Science may be chosen from this list, assuming prerequisites are met. Courses from other institutions are acceptable if they fall into these broad categories and are at the level specified. | ||
| Communication Theory and Skills | ||
| ENGL 123 | English Composition | 3 |
| Speech/English | 6 | |
| Humanities* | ||
| HUMN 330 | Values and Ethics | 3 |
| Humanities elective | 3 | |
| Social Sciences | ||
| ECON 210 | Microeconomics | 3 |
| or ECON 211 | Macroeconomics | |
| Social Science elective | 3 | |
| Physical and Life Science | ||
| PHYS 102 | Explorations in Physics | 3 |
| WEAX 201 | Meteorology I | 3 |
| Mathematics | ||
| MATH 111 | Pre-calculus for Aviation | 3 |
| MATH 112 | Applied Calculus for Aviation | 3 |
| Computer Science | ||
| Take one of the following courses to satisfy Computer Science requirements. The course used to satisfy the General Education Computer Science requirement cannot also be used to satisfy a Core/Major or Minor requirement. | 3 | |
CSCI 109 | Introduction to Computers and Applications | |
CSCI 123 | Introduction to Computing for Data Analysis | |
CYBR 235 | Computer and Network Technologies | |
| Total Hours | 36 | |
| Aviation Area of Concentration | 18 | |
| Make up shortages with non-duplicating courses from the following disciplines: Aeronautical Science, Aviation Maintenance, and related aviation/aerospace coursework in Transportation, Safety, Security, History, Engineering, and Unmanned Systems.. | ||
| Program Support | 24 | |
| ASCI 202 | Introduction to Aeronautical Science | 3 |
| ASCI 254 | Aviation Legislation | 3 |
| ASCI 404 | Applications in Aviation/Aerospace Law | 3 |
| STAT 211 | Statistics with Aviation Applications | 3 |
| MGMT 201 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| MGMT 210 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| MGMT 221 | Introduction to Management Information Systems | 3 |
| RSCH 202 | Introduction to Research Methods | 3 |
| Professional Development Core | 12 | |
| ASCI 309 | Aerodynamics | 3 |
| ASCI 490 | Aeronautical Science Capstone Course | 3 |
| MGMT 420 | Management of Production and Operations | 3 |
| SFTY 409 | Aviation Safety | 3 |
Electives
| Professional Development Electives (Upper-Level) | 21 | |
| Select from courses in available Minor Courses of Study or as accepted in these related disciplines, and Technology. | ||
| Open Electives (Upper or Lower-Level) | 9 | |
| Total Degree Requirements | 120 | |
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[4+1 Option currently not available. Contact your Academic Advisor or Campus Advisor for more information.]
BSA-MSA 4+1 Program: A Unique Opportunity
This program is for exceptional students who are committed to continuing their education through the Master’s degree. This fast-paced program allows qualifying students the opportunity to complete both the Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics (BSA) and the Master of Science in Aeronautics (MSA) in five academic years.
Students who are accepted in the BSA-MSA 4+1 program, will spend three academic years in undergraduate-level study and then, during their senior year, will be allowed to take up to three graduate-level courses from their selected MSA specialization to replace an equal number of elective courses in the BSA degree. MSA core courses cannot be selected as one of the three (3) MSA courses selected. Before selecting the 3 courses to be taken, students must confer with an advisor to ensure that the courses selected are suitable and align with their selected MSA specialization (a grade of B or better must be achieved). Upon completion of the BSA requirements, students will be enrolled in the MSA and can complete their degree in one year. In any graduate course taken by an undergraduate student, a grade of B or better must be earned. If a grade of C or F is earned in any of the courses taken in lieu of the elective courses in the BSA degree, the student will be removed from the program, have credit awarded to the BSA degree only, and may continue to complete the BSA degree.
This special program will challenge students and develop their knowledge and understanding of concepts in aeronautical science while integrating their skills in aviation and aerospace applications. As a minimum, the applicant must have at least a 3.00 GPA and have demonstrated superior academic capability.
Students initiate program acceptance through their Academic Advisor or Campus Advisor; to help ensure program criteria are met. Student Advisor will complete the request for processing into the 4+1 program.
Footnotes*
Minnesota student residents refer to State of Minnesota Course Requirement statement for Humanities requirements.
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