Bachelor of Science in Aviation Business Administration

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 Worldwide & Online Campus

Students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Aviation Business Administration at our Worldwide Campus will be enrolled in a U.S. News top 25 ranked online degree program. Students benefit from faculty with diverse backgrounds in business, aviation, aerospace and the military. Aviation business students study core business professional skills in an aviation context and will be well prepared for positions in aviation and other industries.

Embry-Riddle students enjoy flexibility with our online format, allowing them to customize their education around their schedule, with the ability to choose from 10 term dates annually to suit their needs.

Tracks/Specialties and/or Certificates

The BSABA is structured as an aviation management degree, however, other topics can be studied by pursuing a major or adding a minor to your studies.

Majors

  • Aviation Marketing Major: 27 credit hours with a focus on consumer behavior, public relations and strategic marketing with a management and social media focus.

Aviation Business Administration Information

  • Credits: 120 
  • Online or In-Person: Fully online, EagleVision Virtual Classroom or see if a Worldwide location is close to you 

Professional Accreditation

The Aviation Business Administration program is accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)

Student Achievement Data

BSABA Student Achievement Data

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. Worldwide BSABA alumni average $77,500 annually within one year after graduation.

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