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 Worldwide & Online Campus
Created to enable students to advance into leadership roles with its one-of-a-kind curriculum, this program is focused, theme-based and 100% industry-informed. The MBAA was designed with an intense focus on areas identified as critical for managers to understand and execute in an organization.
The core of the program focuses on the study of the marketing function, the financing of operations and investments, production function and strategy. The emphasis is on the application of modern business practices to the special challenges of aviation. Students graduate with in-depth knowledge of core business and HRO concepts.
Offered through Embry‑Riddle's Worldwide Campus, the degree is ideally suited for working professionals, with the flexibility to learn at a campus near them — or in their own home.
Tracks/Specialties and/or Certificates
Students pursuing their online MBAA can opt to complete courses for resume-boosting certificates as noted in the Worldwide Catalog.
Business Administration in Aviation Information
- Credits: 36
- Online or In-Person: Fully online, EagleVision Virtual Classroom, or see if a Worldwide location is close to you
Professional Accreditation
The Master of Business Administration in Aviation is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
Student Achievement Data
Royal Aeronautical Society
The Masters of Business Administration in Aviation program is recognized by the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS).
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Student Learning Outcomes
Students will:
- 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.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Core/Major
| High Reliability Organization | ||
| HROM 510 | Enterprise Risk Management | 3 |
| HROM 520 | Organizational Resilience | 3 |
| HROM 530 | Modeling and Decision-Making | 3 |
| Total Credits | 9 | |
| 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 549 | Personnel Management | 1.5 |
| BUSW 635 | Business Strategy for Managers | 3 |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
Certificate Option
| Certificate Options: (Choose from list) | 12 | |
| Total Degree Requirement (With Certification) | 36 | |
- Airline Management
- Business Intelligence and Analytics
- Finance
- Human Resources
- Information Systems Security
- International Business
- Leadership
- Marketing
- Project Management
-OR-
Non-Certificate Option
| Non-Certificate Option: | 6 | |
| 6 credit hours of non-duplicated COB or other ERAU college graduate courses of student’s choice. For courses outside of the COB or transfer credit, Department Chair approval is required. | ||
| Total Degree Requirements (Non-Certificate) | 30 | |
Fast Track Plan of Study (Non-Certificate Option - MBAA)
The plan of study is an example. Term of initial enrollment and course offerings, would impact a student’s actual plan. Certificate courses and 1.5 credit hour courses are not offered each term. Consult with your advisor.
Year One
| Term 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT 510 | Business Accounting | 1.5 |
| MKTG 510 | Economics of Marketing | 1.5 |
| HROM 510 | Enterprise Risk Management | 3 |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 2 | ||
| MKTG 511 | Science of Selling | 1.5 |
| MKTG 512 | Delivering Customer Solutions | 1.5 |
| HROM 520 | Organizational Resilience | 3 |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 3 | ||
| HROM 530 | Modeling and Decision-Making | 3 |
| FINE 518 | Corporate Finance | 3 |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 4 | ||
| OBLD 519 | Organizational and Employee Behavior | 1.5 |
| HRMD 549 | Personnel Management | 1.5 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 5 | ||
| BUSW 635 | Business Strategy for Managers | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Credits Total: | 30.0 | |
Fast Track Plan of Study (Certification Option - MBAA)
The plan of study is an example. Term of initial enrollment, course offerings, and selected certificate would impact a student’s actual plan. Certificate courses and 1.5 credit hour courses are not offered each term. Consult with your advisor.
Year One
| Term 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT 510 | Business Accounting | 1.5 |
| MKTG 510 | Economics of Marketing | 1.5 |
| HROM 510 | Enterprise Risk Management | 3 |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 2 | ||
| MKTG 511 | Science of Selling | 1.5 |
| MKTG 512 | Delivering Customer Solutions | 1.5 |
| HROM 520 | Organizational Resilience | 3 |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 3 | ||
| HROM 530 | Modeling and Decision-Making | 3 |
| Certificate Course | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 4 | ||
| OBLD 519 | Organizational and Employee Behavior | 1.5 |
| HRMD 549 | Personnel Management | 1.5 |
| Certificate Course | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 5 | ||
| FINE 518 | Corporate Finance | 3 |
| Certificate Course | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Credits Total: | 30.0 | |
Year 2
| Year Two | ||
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Credits | |
| BUSW 635 | Business Strategy for Managers | 3 |
| Certificate Course | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Credits Total: | 6.0 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 36 | |
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