Master of Science in
Aviation and Aerospace Sustainability

Growing the aviation/aerospace industry while caring for our environment is a major technical and business challenge. Government and industry organizations around the world are allocating vast resources to maximize efficiency and satisfy global demand while also meeting our responsibilities to future generations. To propel this movement, a new forward thinking group of experts are urgently needed.

If you’re ready to make a significant difference in creating a cleaner and more robust aviation/aerospace industry for generations to come, Embry-Riddle’s online Master of Science in Aviation and Aerospace Sustainability will place you at the forefront.

Across the globe, industry leaders are committed to finding innovative solutions that integrate both economic and environmental sustainability. At the Paris Air Show in June 2019, Chief Technology Officers from seven aerospace manufacturers pledged to enhance aviation sustainability and shield the planet.

Airlines for America (A4A), the International Civil Aviation Authority (ICAO), and the Air Transport Action Group (ATAG) have all committed to finding a path to carbon neutral growth. FAA programs such as the Noise Compatibility Program and Voluntary Airport Low Emissions (VALE) Program assist airports in realizing stable levels of economic growth and developing social programs consistent with the needs and values of their local communities, thus reducing environmental impacts.

In this program, you will explore how technical advances and improved management practices can help companies meet both operational and environmental goals. You will learn the skills and methods necessary to implement sustainable practices in the aviation/aerospace industries and beyond.

DEGREE DETAILS

About Aviation and Aerospace Sustainability at the Worldwide & Online Campus

The curriculum of the MS in Aviation and Aerospace Sustainability draws on recent advances in cutting edge science, practices and innovations and applies an interdisciplinary case approach and systems perspective.

In our degree program, you learn to contextualize knowledge resources concerning aviation and aerospace sustainability strategy, policy and the legal framework.

You will use analytic tools to enable objective and comprehensive impact analysis supporting sustainability initiatives and projects. Lastly, you will evaluate and suggest improvements to sustainability, attitudes, and practices.

Who is This Program For?

Leaders overseeing the integration of sustainability into their airline or organization business strategy
Senior managers, executives involved with sustainability projects
Mid-career professionals looking to boost their career opportunities along the aerospace manufacturing and production chain
Scientists and engineers involved in research on sustainability
Professionals eager to upskill and advance in their careers with the recent advancement of sustainability

M.S. in Aviation and Aerospace Sustainability

The Master of Science in Aviation and Aerospace Sustainability (MSAAS) degree program is designed to provide students with knowledge and comprehensive decision making skills to act as forward thinking managers of aviation and aerospace industry programs. In the program aviation/aerospace sustainability is examined from two perspectives: 1) aviation and aerospace industries as business entities needing to remain viable and 2) as value added partners in the pursuit of sustainable solutions for conservation or renewability of the world’s resources. Today many aviation and aerospace industries operate on a global scale and require an in depth understanding of both viewpoints to sustain as well as advance operations. The MSAAS will provide a collaborative learning environment rich with opportunities to challenge current thought processes, work in autonomous or group settings and connect with diverse populations across the world.

ASCI 602	The Air Transportation System	3
AASI 600	Sustainable Aviation and Aerospace Perspectives	3
RSCH 665	Statistical Analysis	3
RSCH 670	Research Methods	3
AASI 691	Aviation and Aerospace Sustainability Graduate Capstone	3
Total Credits		15

Electives

Electives		9
MSAAS students must take 3 elective courses for a total of 9 credit hours. Students have two options. Option 1: Take 3 College of Aeronautics (COA) Graduate Level Courses, excluding AENG and SYSE prefixed courses. Option 2: Take 2 COA Graduate Level Courses (excluding AENG and SYSE prefixed courses) plus 1 of the following non-COA courses: MHSR 530, MBAA 514, MGMT 653, LGMT 685.

Specialization		12
Select one Specialization from the list below:

Total Degree Requirements

Specializations:

Aviation/Aerospace Sustainable Management
AASI 605	Aviation and Aerospace Sustainable Organizations	3
AASI 610	Aviation and Aerospace Workforce Development and Diversity	3
AASI 630	Sustainable Aviation and Aerospace Organizational Communications	3
MBAA 518	Managerial Finance ^*	3
* Note: For enrollment in the MBAA 518 course, the BUSW 500 prerequisite is not required for students in the MSAAS Program.

Aviation/Aerospace Sustainable Systems
AASI 615	Sustainable Technical Systems Communications	3
AASI 620	Aviation and Aerospace Sustainable Techniques	3
AASI 625	Sustainability Associated Legal Topics in Aviation and Aerospace	3
ASCI 611	Aviation/Aerospace System Safety	3