Behind every major decision in aviation and aerospace are professionals who understand finance, data, markets and strategy. Students in the Department of Accounting, Economics, Finance and Information Sciences develop the analytical and business skills to evaluate investments, manage financial performance, interpret data and support complex organizational decisions.
Coursework connects these disciplines to real-world challenges across aviation, aerospace and other industries, offering students opportunities to apply what they learn through projects, industry tools and experiential learning.
Graduates are prepared for careers in accounting, finance, analytics, revenue management, banking, consulting, aircraft leasing and corporate decision-making.
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Where operational insight meets data interpretation. Study performance modeling, forecasting and analytical tools to enhance planning, efficiency and strategic outcomes in airlines, airports and aerospace organizations.
Examine business operations through the lens of the aviation industry. Study management, finance, marketing and supply chain strategy in aviation contexts. You’ll build analytical and leadership skills that support decision making in airlines, airports and aerospace organizations.
Examine how financial decisions shape airlines and aerospace operations. You’ll learn how organizations evaluate costs, manage resources and make strategic choices across the global aviation market.
Study how organizations operate and make decisions. Explore accounting, management, marketing and strategic planning while learning how businesses allocate resources, support teams and respond to changing markets across industries, including aerospace.
Focus on how business and operational systems function within air transportation. Learn how scheduling, service delivery, finance and workforce management connect to aviation outcomes.
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Focus on the aviation finance and leasing industry through courses developed with the International Society of Transport Aircraft Trading. You’ll study valuation, leasing structures and asset management to prepare for roles in aircraft trading and investment.
Our specialized experiential learning labs and learning spaces bring business to life, providing students with hands-on experience through industry data, professional tools and real-world challenges.
Students work alongside O’Maley faculty on applied research that addresses real-world challenges in aviation, aerospace and business, gaining hands-on experience while building analytical skills and industry knowledge.
O’Maley faculty combine industry expertise, research and a global perspective to provide students with a practical understanding of business in aviation and aerospace.
They’re not teaching aviation just to teach aviation — they actually have some sort of background in the industry. It’s one thing to teach from a PowerPoint, but it’s a whole other thing to teach lessons they’ve actually experienced."
Alisha Kahn ('25, '27), B.S. Aviation Business Administration, M.S. Aviation Finance
