Master of
Business Administration in Aviation
Structured to provide a high-reliability organization foundation, the MBAA provides students with business skills targeting the aviation/aerospace industry.
About the Master of Business Administration in Aviation
The Worldwide College of Business stands out for the unique approach to graduate education, centered on the High-Reliability Organization (HRO) theme. Focusing on risk management, our curriculum addresses the complexities of today's global business landscape. Embry-Riddle equips students with a deep understanding of comprehensive business risks.
The aviation industry exemplifies the importance of HRO principles in effectively managing risks. These principles are universally applicable across all industries. Our customizable MBAA curriculum integrates HRO foundations offering a tailored experience through degree-specific core and optional certificates. These certificates allow graduates to develop unique skill sets to advance their careers.
Student Learning Outcomes
You will have the opportunity to learn the following while pursuing your MBA in Aviation:
- Demonstrate knowledge of general business acumen.
- Work collaboratively to develop and apply business strategy.
- Apply ethics and appropriate business expertise to solve business problems.
- Apply effective business communication skills using a variety of modalities.
Business Administration in Aviation Career Opportunities
Careers and Employers
Embry-Riddle MBAA students are set to enter the aviation industry, finding careers with leading companies such as The Boeing Company, Lockheed Martin, Gulfstream, Delta Air Lines and the U.S. Government. As the aviation industry continues to grow, master's students can expect to find aviation and aerospace MBA-related jobs, with a placement rate of 96% a year after graduation.
Business Administration in Aviation Salary Information
Pursuing an MBA in Aviation from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University provides graduate students with competitive salaries averaging $110,000 annually as of 2023.
DETAILS
About Business Administration in Aviation at the Asia Campus
Offered by the ERC Institute (ERCI), the Master of Business Administration in Aviation program is especially suited for degree holders who want to gain a competitive edge. Similar to an MBA, an MBA in aviation offers a comprehensive look inside the business world from an aviation and aerospace perspective — looking at real industry problems.
Most terms begin with two five-day classroom sessions at Singapore Aviation Academy (SAA) and continue with online interaction between students and the instructor. The program is designed to be completed part-time in six terms spanning two years or full-time in just one year.
Business Administration in Aviation Information
- Credits: 36
- Online or In-Person: Blended (Classroom and Online)
Program Length
Full-Time
Students pursuing the MBAA degree program at a full-time pace will take three courses each term. The 33-credit hour MBAA degree is designed to be completed in one year. The full-time MBAA currently has a planned intake in January of each year. Additional intakes are being considered and will be announced shortly.
Part-Time
Students can start the MBAA degree program in January, June or August. The first four terms will take place in our blended delivery combining classroom instruction during the first two weeks of the term with the convenience of online instruction during the remaining seven weeks. The fifth and sixth terms allow students to begin work on their Graduate Research Project while also choosing two elective courses to be taken online. Students can expect to graduate 24 months after they start the MBAA degree program.
Professional Accreditation
The Master of Business Administration in Aviation is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
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Degree Requirements
| Module Title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Business Core | ||
| MKTG 510 | Economics of Marketing | 1.5 |
| MKTG 511 | Science of Selling | 1.5 |
| MKTG 512 | Delivering Customer Solutions | 1.5 |
| ACCT 510 | Business Accounting | 1.5 |
| FINE 518 | Corporate Finance | 3 |
| OBLD 519 | Organizational and Employee Behavior | 1.5 |
| HRMD 519 | Personnel Management | 1.5 |
| BUSW 635 | Business Strategy for Managers | 3 |
| High-Reliability Organization | ||
| HROM 510 | Enterprise Risk Management | 3 |
| HROM 520 | Organizational Resilience | 3 |
| HROM 530 | Modeling and Decision-Making | 3 |
| Certificate or non-certificate option below | 18 | |
| Non-Certificate Aviation Option | ||
| ASCI 602 | The Air Transportation System | 3 |
| MAVM 609 | Aircraft Maintenance Management | 3 |
| ASCI 674 | Project Management in Aviation/Aerospace | 3 |
| AASI 600 | Sustainable Aviation and Aerospace Perspectives | 3 |
| International Business Certificate | ||
| MKTG 632 | Global Marketing | 3 |
| FINE 653 | International Finance |
3 |
| FINE 673 | Global Economic Analysis | 3 |
| BUSW 604 | International Business Administration | 3 |
| Total Degree Requirements | 36 | |
No industrial attachment is required to fulfill the degree requirements.
Note: All requirements for an Embry‑Riddle master’s degree must be completed within seven years from the date of initial course enrollment following admission to the university regardless of degree change, catalog change or campus changes. If a student fails to complete their degree in the allotted time, no refund will be issued. 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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