Bachelor of Science in
Aviation Business Administration
The Bachelor of Science in Aviation Business Administration explores all aspects of aviation business, airport management and airfield management.
About the Bachelor of Science in Aviation Business Administration
The aviation industry contributes more than $150 billion annually to the U.S. economy and employs more than one million people across the country, according to the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA). Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University’s Bachelor of Science in Aviation Business Administration is designed for students to excel in this high-powered, fast-paced industry.
Receiving a degree in Aviation Business Administration will help students get ahead in the aviation industry. It is a profession in which graduates must display a thorough knowledge of aviation as well as an exceptional aptitude for business and airport management.
Student Learning Outcomes
What you will learn will earning a degree in aviation business administration:
- Economics
- Management of Aeronautical Science
- Business Statistics & Accounting
- Business Marketing & Management
- Human Resources
- Finance
Aviation Business Administration Career Opportunities
Careers and Employers
Setting the standard with a high placement rate of 94% within a year of graduation, Embry-Riddle graduates are set to continue to higher education and enter the workforce in top companies, including Boeing, Textron and American Airlines.
Graduates looking to work in aviation or airfield management often secure roles such as:
- Aircraft analysts
- Airport operations specialists
- Financial analysts
- Airport duty managers
- Crew coordinators
Aviation Business Administration Salary Information
As the demand in the aviation industry continues to increase, earning an aviation management degree from Embry-Riddle provides the opportunity for competitive salaries, with alumni averaging $68,000 annually within one year after graduation.
DETAILS
About Aviation Business Administration at the Asia Campus
A degree in Aviation Business Administration can open doors to exciting career opportunities in Asia's rapidly growing aviation and aerospace industry. A surge in air travel demand, driven by economic growth, emerging markets and societal changes, creates more purchasing power. This translates to a continuous need for skilled professionals across various sectors.
Some possible positions students studying Aviation Business Administration will be prepared for include operations, logistics, technical and analytical roles in airlines and airports, and management roles in government and regulatory bodies, to name a few. A degree in Aviation Business Administration lays the foundation for a student to build a successful and fulfilling career in this exciting industry sector.
Program Information
- Qualification: BSc. in Aviation Business Administration
- Study Modes: Full-time and Part-time
- Delivery: Classroom and Online (Blended)
- Credits: 121*
- Duration: 48-60 months (average with credit exemptions is 24 months)
Professional Accreditation
The Aviation Business Administration program is accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
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* Additional modules may be required based on placement examination results in mathematics and English.
Degree Requirements
| Module Title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Core | ||
| ENGL 123 | English Composition | 3 |
| ENGL 222 | Business Communication | 3 |
| ENGL 223 | Collaborative Writing & Presenting | 3 |
| HUMN 330 | Values and Ethics | 3 |
| SOCI 210 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| CSCI 123 | Introduction to Computing for Data Analysis | 3 |
| ECON 210 | Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECON 211 | Macroeconomics | 3 |
| WEAX 201 | Meteorology I | 3 |
| PHYS 142 | Introduction to Environmental Science | 3 |
| MATH 111 | Pre-Calculus for Aviation | 3 |
| STAT 211 | Statistics with Aviation Applications | 3 |
| Common Business Core | ||
| ACCT 210 |
Financial Accounting | 3 |
| MGMT 201 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| ACCT 312 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| MMIS 221 | Introduction to Management Information Systems | 3 |
| FINE 332 |
Corporate Finance I |
3 |
| MKTG 311 | Marketing | 3 |
| BUSW 390 | Business Law | 3 |
| MGMT 436 |
Strategic Management |
|
| BUSW 335 |
International Business |
|
| LGMT 420 | Management of Production and Operations | |
| Singapore Support Core | ||
| RSCH 202 | Introduction to Research Methods | 3 |
| UNIV 101 | College Success | 1 |
|
COIN 496 or |
Co-Operative Education |
3 |
| Aviation Management Core | ||
| BUSW 352 | Business Quantitative Methods |
3 |
| BSAS 350 | Aircraft Crash and Emergency Management |
3 |
| LGMT 410 | Management of Air Cargo | 3 |
| MGMT 415 | Airline Management | 3 |
| MGMT 408 | Airport Management |
3 |
| MKTG 450 | Aviation/Airport Marketing |
3 |
| LGMT 411 | Logistics Management for Aviation/Aerospace |
3 |
| Any Minor or Electives Listed Below | 18 | |
| Electives not used as part of minor | 9 | |
| Total Degree Requirements* | 121 | |
The following minors are currently available in the BSABA degree program:
| Program Title | Credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Minor in Air Traffic Management | |||
| ASCI 301 |
Introduction to Air Traffic Control |
3 | |
| ASCI 303 | Tower and Radar for Air Traffic Control and Management |
3 | |
| WEAX 301 | Aviation Weather |
3 | |
| ASCI 403 | Air Traffic Management | 3 | |
| ASCI 411 | Human Factors in ATM |
3 | |
| ASCI 426 | Airport Management in ATM |
3 | |
| Minor in Aviation Safety |
|||
| BSAS 210 |
Introduction to Aerospace Safety |
3 | |
| BSAS 330 | Aircraft Accident Investigation | 3 | |
| BSAS 335 | Mechanical and Structural Factors in Aviation Safety |
3 | |
| BSAS 345 | Aviation Safety Program Management |
3 | |
| ASCI 411 | Human Factors in ATM |
3 | |
| UNSY 431 | Uncrewed Unmanned Systems Human Factors Considerations |
3 | |
| Minor in Economics |
|||
| ECON 225 | Engineering Economics |
3 | |
| ECON 312 | Money and Banking | 3 | |
| ECON 315 | Managerial Economics |
3 | |
| ECON 411 | International Economics | 3 | |
| ECON 420 | Economics of Air Transportation |
3 | |
| MGMT 426 | International Aviation Management | 3 | |
| Minor in Human Resources |
|||
| HRMD 314 |
Human Resource Management |
3 | |
| HRMD 482 | Human Resources Training and Development | 3 | |
| HRMD 483 | Compensation and Benefits | 3 | |
| OBLD 317 | Organizational Behavior |
3 | |
| MGMT 426 | International Aviation Management |
3 | |
| OBLD 427 | Management of the Multicultural Workforce |
3 | |
| Minor in Small Uncrewed Aircraft System (sUAS) Operation |
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| ASCI 121 | Private Pilot Operations | 5 | |
| BSAS 409 | Aviation Safety | 3 | |
| BSAS 345 | Aviation Safety Program Management | 3 | |
| UNSY 235 | sUAS Flight and Mission Planning | 3 | |
| UNSY 235L | sUAS Flight and Mission Planning Laboratory | 1 | |
| UNSY 435 | sUAS Practical Application and Assessment | 3 | |
| Minor in Technical Management |
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| OBLD 371 | Leadership | 3 | |
| PMGT 391 | Project Planning I | 3 | |
| MISA 394 | Information Security Management | 3 | |
| LGMT 420 | Management of Production and Operations | 3 | |
| LGMT 444 | Principles of Supply Chain Management | 3 | |
| MKTG 449 | Strategic Marketing Management | 3 | |
| Minor in Uncrewed and Autonomous Systems |
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| UNSY 315 | Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Operations | 3 | |
| UNSY 316 | Operational and Business Aspects of Unmanned Aircraft Systems | 3 | |
| UNSY 318 | Unmanned Aircraft Systems Robotics | 3 | |
| UNSY 410 | Unmanned Systems Sensing Technology | 3 | |
| SFTY 360 | Construction Safety | 3 | |
| BSAS 345 | Aviation Safety Program Management | 3 | |
* The following modules may be required based on placement examination results in mathematics and English:
- GNED 104 Basic English (1)
- ENGL 106 Introduction to Composition (3)
- GNED 103 Basic Mathematics (1)
- MATH 106 Basic Algebra & Trigonometry (3)
There is a minimum of five students required for any course to commence. However, ERAU Asia Institute may decide to start a course with less than the minimum on a cohort-by-cohort basis. Should the minimum number of students not be met, students will have the option to either wait for the next intake or pursue their intended degree through Embry‑Riddle Worldwide Online. Students will be notified at least 30 days before the intended commencement of any course if the minimum number has not been reached. ERAU Asia Institute will refund any tuition/fees should a course not commence because the minimum number of students was not reached.
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