Daytona Student Achievement Data

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	EMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY
	Daytona Beach, Florida
	B.S. in Air Traffic Management
December 1, 2023	STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT DATA

*Excerpt from AABI Criteria Manual:

Criterion 2.2.4 (2-year programs), Criterion 3.2.4 (4-year programs) or Criterion 4.2.4 (graduate programs) Public Information.

The Program Educational Goals of each accredited program, as publicly published, and how these Program Educational Goals are assessed by the program.
Student retention and graduation rates, including the number of degrees produced each year, the percentage of students enrolled one year after starting the program, and the percentage of bachelor’s students graduating within six years.
The employment rate and types of employment (aviation, aviation-related or other positions) of full-time graduates within one year of graduation.
Other student achievement data, as determined by the program.

Objectives of Accredited Program

Program Mission

The mission of the BS ATM program is to maintain global leadership in the field of air traffic management and to offer coursework and laboratory experiences that prepare students for immediate productivity and career growth with the Federal Aviation Administration, the Department of Defense, International Air Navigation Service Providers, and associated Air Traffic Management industry and commercial partners.

It is the intent of the Air Traffic Management program to accomplish its mission by: 1. emphasizing academic excellence in the teaching of all courses and programs 2. pursuing research and creative activities that maintain and extend knowledge in the field of Air Traffic Management and 3. Supporting each student’s personal development by encouraging participation in internships co-op programs, and student led campus AT groups.

Program Educational Goals and Assessment Methods

Program Educational Goals	Methods Used to Assess PEOs
PEO 1 “ATM graduates will develop levels of proficiency in all domains of air traffic (terminal radar, control tower, and en route radar/non-radar) using high-fidelity simulation”	Simulation scenarios in all domains to include performance verification scenarios that evaluate learned knowledge
PEO 2 “ATM graduates will be introduced to emerging technologies in air traffic management as it relates to global trends and impacts the field”	Alumni Survey (% grads who have job that is “somewhat or greatly related” to degree
PEO 3 “ATM graduates will be given the opportunity through an established study abroad program and within the ATM student organizations (ATCO and IAT) to interface with ATM industry leaders in the US and Europe on all facets of air traffic management”	Academic Survey completed at end of study abroad
PEO 4 “ATM department will intensify efforts through the AT-CTI program and College of Aviation leadership to increase enrollments and attract a diversity of students into the program	Collaborate with college administration, admissions department, first-year programs, and the FAA AT-CTI office to increase diversity

AABI General Criteria (a-k)

apply mathematics, science, and applied sciences to aviation-related disciplines;
analyze and interpret data;
work effectively on multi-disciplinary and diverse teams;
make professional and ethical decisions;
communicate effectively, using both written and oral communication skills;
engage in and recognize the need for life-long learning;
assess contemporary issues;
use the techniques, skills, and modern technology necessary for professional practice;
assess the national and international aviation environment;
apply pertinent knowledge in identifying and solving problems;
apply knowledge of business sustainability to aviation issues.

AABI Aviation Core Criteria

Describe the professional attributes, requirements or certifications, and planning applicable to aviation careers.
Describe the principles of aircraft design, performance and operating characteristics; and the regulations related to the maintenance of aircraft and associated systems.
Evaluate aviation safety and the impact of human factors on safety.
Discuss the impact on aviation operations of international aviation law, including applicable International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) or other international standards and practices; and applicable national aviation law, regulations and labor issues.
Explain the integration of airports, airspace, and air traffic control in managing the National Airspace System.
Discuss the impact of meteorology and environmental issues on aviation operations.

Program Outcomes and Assessment Methods

Program Outcomes	Methods Used to Assess POs
PO 1 “Operations as they pertain to nonradar separation and procedures.” Four measures: Airspace map test, mid-term exam, end-of-course survey and performance verification scenarios	Airspace map test, PV scenario, mid-term exam, and end-of-course survey using specific questions in the university’s course survey.
PO 2 “ARTCC Operations as they pertain to radar and radar associate positions of operation.” Four measures: Airspace map test, mid-term exam, end-of-course survey and performance verification scenarios	Airspace map test, mid-term exam, end-of-course survey using specific questions in the university’s course survey, and PV scenario
PO 3 “ATC History, Mission, Purpose and Duty Priority.” Two measures: Three block tests and end-of-course survey.	Three block tests covering material presented in that block and end-of-course survey using specific questions in the university’s course survey.
PO 4 “Air traffic control tower operations.” Six measures: Two block exams, online quizzes, in-class quizzes, performance verification scenarios and end-of-course survey.	Two block exams covering material covered in course, online and in-class quizzes, PV scenarios, and end-of-course survey using specific questions in the university’s course survey.
PO 5 “Terminal radar operations in a low volume terminal environment.”Five measures: Airspace test, FAA 7110.65 test, final exam, PV scenarios and end-of-course survey.	Airspace test, FAA 7110.65 exam, final comprehensive exam, performance verification scenario, and end-of-course survey using specific questions in the university’s course survey.
PO 6 “Terminal radar operations in a high volume terminal environment.”Five measures: Block tests, online quizzes, in-class quizzes, skill check/PV scenarios and end-of-course survey.”	Two block exams covering terminal radar procedures, online quizzes, in-class quizzes, skill check and performance verification scenario, and end-of-course survey using specific questions in the university’s course survey.
PO 7 “Collaborative air traffic management, an overview of CATM, traffic flow management, and advanced air traffic management procedures.”Four measures: Two block exams, capstone project and end-of-course survey.”	Two block exams covering lecture material, online quizzes, in-class quizzes, capstone project that highlights students understanding of the air traffic management flow systems, and end-of-course survey using specific questions in the university’s course survey.

Graduation Rates

Six-Year Graduation Rate

Daytona Beach Campus: B.S. in Air Traffic Management
Entry Year (Fall)	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	Total
Initial Headcount #	40	23	23	32	21	139
Graduated #	25	12	12	27	13	89
Graduated %	62.5%	52.2%	52.2%	84.4%	61.9%	64.0%
Source: Institutional Research. Based on intended program at entry. Graduation could have been from any ERAU campus or program.

Rates and Types of Employment

Employment Rates

Alumni Placement Rates, One Year After Graduation
Daytona Beach Campus: B.S. in Air Traffic Management
Graduation Year	2017-18	2018-19	2019-20	2020-21	2021-22
# of Respondents	5	14	7	13	4
Effective Placement Rate	100.0%	78.6%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%
Employment Rate	100.0%	64.3%	100.0%	84.6%	100.0%
Continuing Education Rate	0.0%	14.3%	0.0%	15.4%	0.0%
Source: Institutional Research. Based on responses to the Alumni Survey. These figures exclude respondents who were not seeking employment.

Types of Employment

Aerodynamics Analyst
OCC System Controller/Aircraft Dispatcher
Systems Integration and Test Engineer
Remote Pilot Operator
Flight Attendant
Air Traffic Systems Ramp Tower Controller
Modeling and Simulation Specialist
Business Development Manager
Aircraft/Flight Dispatcher
Finance Manager
Human Factors Researcher
Network Strategy Analyst
Human Factors Engineer
First Officer (multiple airlines)

Current Position Information

Job Title	# of Alumni
Air Traffic Control Specialist	3
Remote Pilot Operator	2
2nd Lieutenant	1
Administrative Associate	1
Air Traffic Control Specialist Trainee	1
Air Traffic Controller	1
Airline Customer Service Agent	1
CSX	1
Head of Airport Control Tower & Ground Control	1
Traffic Management Center Traffic Specialist	1
Source: Institutional Research. Based on responses to the Alumni Survey.

Program Mission Statement: The Astronomy and Astrophysics (AA) bachelor's degree program has its area of concentration in Astrophysics, with an emphasis on solar system physics, planetary science, stellar astrophysics, galaxies and cosmology. The graduate will have an excellent preparation for a career in the space program and acquire a strong foundation to pursue M.S degrees and Ph.D. degrees in diverse areas of science and engineering.

Majors in: Air Transportation, Supply Chain Management in Aviation and Aerospace, and Aviation-Aerospace Marketing

Mission of the College

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is the world leader in aviation and aerospace higher education. The David B. O’Maley College of Business supports this proud tradition by providing a distinctive and transformative business education. We nurture strong relationships with alumni, the government, and the aviation and aerospace industries to ensure that: our educational programs are relevant and future-focused, our research is impactful, and our outreach positively transforms society and those we serve. We exist to educate, innovate and launch the next generation of exceptional professionals with the skill, expertise and vision to lead tomorrow’s Business of Flight®.

Program Learning Objectives

Leadership and Business Competencies: Apply business and leadership principles to lead teams ethically and effectively across business functions.
Effective Business Communications: Prepare business communications to effectively engage diverse audiences.
Critical Thinking and Analytics: Use research and data to develop reasoned, defendable solutions to business problems.
Societal Awareness: Analyze current societal trends and their impact on the aviation/aerospace industry.
Major/AOC Competencies - Air Transportation: Analyze air transportation practices using aviation and aerospace bench-marking methodologies.
Major/AOC Competencies - Supply Chain Management in Aviation and Aerospace: Recommend best practices to optimize the supply chain, adding value to the organization.
Major/AOC Competencies - Aviation-Aerospace Marketing: Analyze Aviation-Aerospace Marketing practices using aviation and aerospace bench-marking methodologies.

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	Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
	David B. O'Maley College of Business
	B.S. in Aviation Business Administration
May 2, 2024

AABI Program Educational Goals

Mathematics, Science and Applied Science: Graduates will demonstrate the ability to apply mathematics, science and applied sciences to aviation-related disciplines.
Analyze and Interpret Data: Graduates will demonstrate the ability to analyze and interpret data.
Multi-Disciplinary, Diverse Teams: Graduates will demonstrate the ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary and diverse teams.
Decision-Making: Graduates will possess an understanding of professional and ethical decision-making.
Communication: Graduates will demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.
Lifelong Learning: Graduates will have a recognition of the value of lifelong learning.
Contemporary Issues: Graduates will demonstrate a knowledge of contemporary issues.
Technology: Graduates will possess an ability to use techniques, skills and modern technology necessary for professional practice.
National/International Environments: Graduates will possess an understanding of the national and international aviation environment.
Problem Solving: Graduates will have the ability to identify and solve problems.
Sustainability: Graduates will possess knowledge of sustainability as applied to aviation.

These educational goals are measured through the learning outcomes at the respective course levels through the use of homework, national exams, projects, presentations and course exams.

Employment Rates

Degrees Conferred

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	EMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY
	Daytona Beach, Florida
	B.S. in Aviation Maintenance Science
December 1, 2023	STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT DATA

*Excerpt from AABI Criteria Manual:

Criterion 2.2.4 (2-year programs), Criterion 3.2.4 (4-year programs) or Criterion 4.2.4 (graduate programs) Public Information.

The Program Educational Goals of each accredited program, as publicly published, and how these Program Educational Goals are assessed by the program.
Student retention and graduation rates, including the number of degrees produced each year, the percentage of students enrolled one year after starting the program, and the percentage of bachelor’s students graduating within six years.
The employment rate and types of employment (aviation, aviation-related or other positions) of full-time graduates within one year of graduation.
Other student achievement data, as determined by the program.

Objectives of Accredited Program

Program Mission

Program Educational Goals

The department of Aviation Maintenance Sciences (AMS) at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, FL, is committed to the education and training of its students and strives to prepare them for productive careers in the aviation industry. The following are the Bachelor of Science in AMS degree educational goals:

Graduates will be academically competent in the interpretation of technical instructions when performing maintenance on aircraft systems and possess the skills to apply new technologies used in diverse aircraft maintenance activities. (PO 1, 3, 6 & 7)
Graduates will be able to effectively communicate within the aviation community and encourage others to interact using team collaboration concepts while engaged in aircraft maintenance activities. (PO 2 & 4)
Graduates will understand the importance of professional and ethical responsibilities and the role these play in life-long learning opportunities made available throughout the career of a maintenance professional. (PO 5, 8 & 10)
Graduates will learn to evaluate the efficiency of diverse technical operations and make recommendations for improvement. (PO 9)
Graduates will learn to network within the aviation industry and foster productive professional relationships to expand the effectiveness of the organization. (PO 8 & 10)

AABI General Criteria (a-k)

apply mathematics, science, and applied sciences to aviation-related disciplines;
analyze and interpret data;
work effectively on multi-disciplinary and diverse teams;
make professional and ethical decisions;
communicate effectively, using both written and oral communication skills;
engage in and recognize the need for life-long learning;
assess contemporary issues;
use the techniques, skills, and modern technology necessary for professional practice;
assess the national and international aviation environment;
apply pertinent knowledge in identifying and solving problems;
apply knowledge of business sustainability to aviation issues.

AABI Aviation Core Criteria

Describe the professional attributes, requirements or certifications, and planning applicable to aviation careers.
Describe the principles of aircraft design, performance and operating characteristics; and the regulations related to the maintenance of aircraft and associated systems.
Evaluate aviation safety and the impact of human factors on safety.
Discuss the impact on aviation operations of international aviation law, including applicable International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) or other international standards and practices; and applicable national aviation law, regulations and labor issues.
Explain the integration of airports, airspace and air traffic control in managing the National Airspace System.
Discuss the impact of meteorology and environmental issues on aviation operations.

Program-Specific Student Learning Outcomes

PO #1 Application of Math and Physics (AABI 3.3.1 a): Graduates of the Aviation Maintenance Science program will evaluate aircraft performance outcomes using aviation mathematics and physics relevant to aircraft airworthiness issues.

PO #2 Effective Communication Abilities (AABI 3.3.1 e): Graduates of the Aviation Maintenance Science program will identify, analyze, and communicate trends relevant to the aviation maintenance industry in both written and spoken format.

PO #3 Aviation Maintenance Technical Competence (AABI 3.3.1 j): Graduates of the Aviation Maintenance Science program will combine their skill and technical competence to solve complex aviation maintenance problems.

PO #4 Knowledge of Human Interaction and Teamwork (AABI 3.3.1 c): Graduates of the Aviation Maintenance Science program will apply leadership and management principles to both teamwork and supervisory roles.

PO #5 Knowledge of Aviation Environment (AABI 3.3.1 g): Graduates of the Aviation Maintenance Science program will apply knowledge of the aviation environment by accurately returning aircraft to service within various environments.

PO #6 Application of Specialized Training (AABI 3.3.1 h): Graduates of the Aviation Maintenance Science program will direct others in the use of special equipment and tools in the practice of aviation maintenance.

PO #7 Ability to Interpret Technical Instructions (AABI 3.3.1 b): Graduates of the Aviation Maintenance Science program will appropriately interpret and analyze written and/or electronic technical instructions.

PO #8 Professional and Ethical Responsibilities (AABI 3.3.1 d): Graduates of the Aviation Maintenance Science program will demonstrate professional and ethical behavior in their role as maintenance technicians and/or supervisors.

PO #9 Evaluate the Efficiency of Technical Operations (AABI 3.3.1 i): Graduates of the Aviation Maintenance Science program will evaluate the efficiency of technical operations and make recommendations for improvements.

PO #10 Ability to Engage in Life-Long Learning (AABI 3.3.1 f & k): Graduates of the Aviation Maintenance Science program will use their education and training to actively engage in life-long learning relevant to their work environment.

Program Assessment Measures Employed

Direct Assessment Measures

Student work in select course activities (exams, quizzes, homework sets, presentations, essays)
Student work in capstone courses
Rubric-score portfolio assessment
External assessments (such as FAA exams, ETS Major Field Test, Peregrine Academic Services Exam)

Indirect Assessment Measures

End of course evaluations
Graduating student surveys
Alumni surveys

Graduation Rates

Six-Year Graduation Rate

Daytona Beach Campus: B.S. in Aviation Maintenance Science
Entry Year (Fall)	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	Total
Initial Headcount #	24	26	32	30	26	138
Graduated #	12	15	13	12	14	66
Graduated %	50.0%	57.7%	40.6%	40.4%	53.8%	47.8%
Source: Institutional Research. Based on intended program at entry. Graduation could have been from any ERAU campus or program.

Rates and Types of Employment of Graduates

Employment Rates

Alumni Placement Rates, One Year After Graduation
Daytona Beach Campus: B.S. in Aviation Maintenance Science
Graduation Year	2017-18	2018-19	2019-20	2020-21	2021-22
# of Respondents	11	17	7	14	10
Effective Placement Rate	100.0%	82.4%	100.0%	92.9%	100.0%
Employment Rate	100.0%	76.5%	85.7%	78.6%	100.0%
Continuing Education Rate	0.0%	5.9%	14.3%	14.3%	0.0%
Source: Institutional Research. Based on responses to the Alumni Survey. These figures exclude respondents who were not seeking employment.

Types of Employment

Aircraft Mechanic
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Line Maintenance Aircraft Technician
Aircraft Structures Mechanic
Base Maintenance Mechanics
Flightline Maintenance Technician
Quality Assurance Inspector
Aircraft Maintenance Records Analyst
Liaison Engineers for Aircraft Maintenance
Crew Lead Mechanic

Current Position Information

Job Title	# Of Alumni
Aviation Maintenance Technician	2
Aircraft Maintenance Technician	1
Aircraft Technician	1
Airline Pilot	1
Assistant Airport Manager	1
Aviation Technician	1
Avionics Electrical Technician	1
Certified Flight Instructor	1
Engineer	1
Flight Mechanic	1
Integration Technician	1
Jet Engine Mechanic	1
Lead Aircraft Mechanic	1
Line Maintenance Technician	1
Line Mechanic	1
Line Technician	1
RS Aircraft Technician I	1
Source: Institutional Research. Based on responses to the Alumni Survey.

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Major in Management)

Program Mission

As the College of Business, we are a group of scholars and business professionals committed to being the recognized leader in developing, researching, and teaching the knowledge necessary to sustain and grow a vibrant global aviation, aerospace and transportation business community. In prosecuting this purpose, we affirm our commitment to the following values:

To pursue truth and excellence relentlessly.
To engage in scholarship and research that enriches the experience and knowledge of our faculty, staff, students and the industry.
To be guided by mutual respect for our student, industry and academic colleagues.
To value and promote diversity and the potential of all individuals.
To accept nothing less than superior teaching and learning and hold ourselves accountable for continuous improvement in content and processes.
To promote ethical responsibility and lifelong learning as the hallmarks of a business professional.

Our students are the future of 'The Business of Flight' and the College of Business is the platform from which they will take flight. We will build that platform with exceptional faculty and student scholars and the support of the industries that we serve.

Program Outcomes

Business Competencies
Management Competencies
Effective Communications
Ethical Reasoning
Critical Thinking
Ignite - Civic Engagement

Employment Rates

http://ir.erau.edu/Factbook/Degrees/PDF/DB/degrees.asof20-21.db.college&degreeprogram.v3.pdf

Degrees Conferred

External Exam Results

Overall Major Field Test Results - Undergraduate

	FA15	SP16	FA16	SP17	FA17	SP18
BS in Business Administration	152	153	148	154	152	154
MFT Mean	151.8

BS in Business Administration Major Field Test Subject Matter Area Scores

	MFT Mean	FA15	SP16	FA16	SP17	FA17	SP18
Accounting	43.2	36	41	44	41	44	41
Economics	40.6	42	44	41	42	41	46
Management	61.5	57	60	61	66	65	72
Quantitative	34	44	38	31	40	35	37
Finance	43.3	43	44	42	42	47	46
Marketing	50.2	59	59	45	60	54	51
Legal/Social	46.8	58	63	46	49	49	52
IS	51.5	56	51	49	59	49	52
International	40	45	39	32	44	34	41

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Major in Marketing)

Program Mission

As the College of Business, we are a group of scholars and business professionals committed to being the recognized leader in developing, researching, and teaching the knowledge necessary to sustain and grow a vibrant global aviation, aerospace, and transportation business community. In prosecuting this purpose we affirm our commitment to the following values:

To pursue truth and excellence relentlessly.
To engage in scholarship and research that enriches the experience and knowledge of our faculty, staff, students, and the industry.
To be guided by mutual respect for our student, industry, and academic colleagues.
To value and promote diversity and the potential of all individuals.
To accept nothing less than superior teaching and learning and hold ourselves accountable for continuous improvement in content and processes.
To promote ethical responsibility and lifelong learning as the hallmarks of a business professional.

Program Outcomes

Business Competencies

Marketing Competencies
Effective Communications
Ethical Reasoning
Critical Thinking
Ignite - Civic Engagement

Employment Rates

http://ir.erau.edu/Factbook/Degrees/PDF/DB/degrees.asof20-21.db.college&degreeprogram.v3.pdf

Degrees Conferred

External Exam Results

Overall Major Field Test Results - Undergraduate

	FA15	SP16	FA16	SP17	FA17	SP18
BS in Business Administration	152	153	148	154	152	154
MFT Mean	151.8

BS in Business Administration Major Field Test Subject Matter Area Scores

	MFT Mean	FA15	SP16	FA16	SP17	FA17	SP18
Accounting	43.2	36	41	44	41	44	41
Economics	40.6	42	44	41	42	41	46
Management	61.5	57	60	61	66	65	72
Quantitative	34	44	38	31	40	35	37
Finance	43.3	43	44	42	42	47	46
Marketing	50.2	59	59	45	60	54	51
Legal/Social	46.8	58	63	46	49	49	52
IS	51.5	56	51	49	59	49	52
International	40	45	39	32	44	34	41

See Student Achievement data for the Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.

Program Mission Statement: The Bachelor of Science degree program in Communication unites study of the written word from English programs, study of spoken and electronic messages from Communication programs, and study of an area of concentration chosen by each student. The goals of the program are (1) to educate media professionals, publicists, writers and editors; and (2) to enhance critical thinking, understanding of the world and other knowledge bases in order for students to develop resources for life as well as for careers.

See Student Achievement data for the Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering.

Program Mission Statement: Our mission is to educate students in mathematical analysis and computation so that they understand and appreciate the mathematical ideas underlying today's technology. We intend to develop critical thinking skills that will allow graduates to apply a mathematical approach to address important problems containing both abstract and concrete elements, fostering that development through courses and projects that identify connections between mathematics and related disciplines. We value the development of individuals through academic counseling that encourages academic integrity and personal growth. We recognize the importance of team learning activities mirroring the challenges graduates will experience in the workplace. We strive to provide courses and learning activities that provide a solid base for students pursuing opportunities beyond graduation, and value professional development of faculty to support this mission.

See Student Achievement data for the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science.

See Student Achievement data for the Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.

See Student Achievement data for the Bachelor of Science in Engineering Physics.

Program Mission Statement: The mission of the B.S.in Global Conflict Studies is to use a multidisciplinary approach to provide students an understanding of the root causes of human conflict which is manifested in various forms, be it insurrection and secession, war and trade embargoes between states, or ethnic cleansing and terrorism. Besides death and destruction, such conflicts can lead to the creation of human security challenges, such as international refugees or displaced persons, disruption of vital resources such as oil and food, and economic depression. To prevent, manage, or resolve future conflicts, students will learn: about the historical and social developments of the major regions and/or powers of the world; the history of their political and economic interactions; the theory behind conflict management; about past conflicts to understand their causes and effects; the methodology, technology and political processes used, successfully or not, to prevent or resolve conflicts. The goal of the GCS program is to prepare students for leadership roles and productive careers in related disciplines.

Program Mission Statement: It is the purpose of the Homeland Security & Intelligence (HSI) Program at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University to enhance and expand the discipline of homeland security and intelligence by developing and delivering the highest quality academic and professional program in the field. Academic courses, projects and field experiences are designed to provide exposure to concepts, procedures, and operations consistent with those found within agencies and organizations charged with providing homeland security and intelligence for this nation. The outcomes-based curriculum provides the state-of-the-art knowledge; skills and abilities that graduates will need to successfully enter the HSI field.

The goal of the HSI program is to be a leader in homeland security and intelligence education and example to our peers and colleagues by enabling our students to think critically and creatively about the challenges facing America's security and well-being. The philosophy of the HSI program is centered on and guided by concern for ethical and responsible behavior rooted in a culture of professionalism and patriotism. We believe a vibrant future for homeland security rests in the knowledge, skills, personal attributes and abilities of our graduates.

The intent of the HSI program is to accomplish this mission by:

Serving the student body, the department and college, and external community in support of the university’s overall mission.
Encouraging high quality teaching, scholarship and service to the community, university and the profession.
Conveying an appreciation for high ethical standards, a robust work ethic, and a desire for lifelong learning.
Applying state-of-the-art technology and methodology into the HSI classroom.
Collaborating with homeland security and intelligence experts and leaders to ensure we have the best curriculum, and top quality student internship and job opportunities
Preparing students for either graduate school or immediate employment in the field of homeland security and intelligence.

Program Mission Statement: The mission of the Department of Human Factors and Systems is to promote human factors theory, method, and practice through a focus on research, teaching, and service at the bachelors, masters and doctoral degree levels. Research: The department holds in the highest regard engagement in human factors research activities that include publication and presentation of research at all levels. This objective utilizes student participation in conjunction with industry, government, and military partners with a focus on pro-active research and anticipating future needs. Teaching: The department seeks to expose students to the breadth of the human factors psychology discipline that prepares them for positions in industry, government, and academia. This focus includes educational activities that advance knowledge and skill development and that occur in traditional classroom settings as well as outside the classroom. Service: The department supports the pursuit of the University's stated missions and goals. We also offer our expertise to help solve the human factors related challenges that the university encounters.

See Student Achievement data for the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.

Program Mission Statement: The B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies program consists of general education, a core curriculum and three minors. General education provides a broad foundation of study, upon which the IS core expands. The core helps students become effective critical thinkers who understand that information and skills from multiple disciplines can interrelated meaningfully and usefully. The core responds directly to calls by American corporate leaders for graduates who understand both technology and human behavior. To that end, students choose from courses in aviation and aerospace, communication, the humanities, international studies, philosophy and ethics, psychology, and business. In the capstone experience, students choose either a thesis or a cooperative education experience. The element of choice in the program allows students to develop their own degree programs, by building on their individual strengths and interests. Depending on their interests, students can prepare for careers in aviation and aerospace and related fields, business, the military, graduate studies, or law school. The IS program seeks to graduate students with an entrepreneurial spirit who will cross boundaries, make creative connections, be flexible in a changing career environment, and become leaders in aviation and aerospace.

Program Mission

The purpose of the Meteorology program is to provide a comprehensive education, which meets national industry guidelines for meteorologists, and to prepare students for professional careers in the atmospheric sciences.

The philosophy of the Meteorology program is guided by concern for ethical and responsible behavior nested in a culture of safety, scholarship and professionalism. We believe a vibrant future for the Meteorology program rests in the knowledge, skills, and abilities of our graduates.

The goal of the Meteorology program is to offer coursework, laboratory, and research experiences that prepare students for immediate productivity and career growth. Graduates will be competitive for professional meteorology careers in government/military operations, university research, private industry, and the aviation and aerospace industries.

It is the intent of the Meteorology degree to accomplish its mission by:

Emphasizing academic excellence in teaching.
Pursuing research to extend knowledge and solve problems in the atmospheric sciences.
Infusing state-of-the-art computer technology into the curriculum.
Providing student-research experiences to develop analytical and operational skills.
Encouraging professional development through internships and co-op programs.

General Criteria

Apply mathematics, science and applied sciences to aviation-related disciplines.
Analyze and interpret data.
Work effectively on multi-disciplinary and diverse teams.
Make professional and ethical decisions.
Communicate effectively, using both written and oral communication skills.
Engage in and recognize the need for life-long learning.
Assess contemporary issues.
Use the techniques, skills, and modern technology necessary for professional practice.
Assess the national and international aviation environment.
Apply pertinent knowledge in identifying and solving problems.
Apply knowledge of business sustainability to aviation issues.

Aviation Core Criteria

Describe the professional attributes, requirements or certifications, and planning applicable to aviation careers.
Describe the principles of aircraft design, performance and operating characteristics; and the regulations related to the maintenance of aircraft and associated systems.
Evaluate aviation safety and the impact of human factors on safety.
Discuss the impact on aviation operations of international aviation law, including applicable International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) or other international standards and practices; and applicable national aviation law, regulations and labor issues.
Explain the integration of airports, airspace, and air traffic control in managing the National Airspace System.
Discuss the impact of meteorology and environmental issues on aviation operations.

Program-Specific Student Learning Outcomes

Describe the challenges associated with collecting atmospheric data for operations and research.
Describe the complex energy-exchange processes of the earth-atmosphere system.
Analyze meteorological information to identify and mitigate the impacts of atmospheric conditions that are hazardous to safe flight operations.
Synthesize global weather data and information to describe atmospheric physical processes on spatial scales ranging from mesoscale to synoptic and temporal scales from hours to climatic.
Apply conceptual and calculus-based models to describe the dynamic forces governing the evolution of atmospheric processes on spatial scales ranging from mesoscale to hemispheric and temporal scales ranging from hours to climatic.
Apply numerical methods, numerical guidance, and manual techniques to predict the future state of the atmosphere given an initial state.
Apply statistical methods and tools to analyze and interpret meteorological and climatological data.
Design, conduct, and present a significant meteorological research project using ethical principles.

Program Assessment Measures Employed

Direct Assessment Measures

Student work in select course activities (exams, quizzes, homework sets, presentations, essays)
Student work in capstone courses
Rubric-scored portfolio assessment
External assessments (such as FAA exams, ETS Major Field Test, Peregrine Academic Services Exam)

Indirect Assessment Measures

End of course evaluations
Graduating student surveys
Alumni surveys

Graduation Rates

The first entering class for this program was in 2014. Six-year graduation rates for this cohort won’t be available until October 2020. In the interim, six-year rates for the prior BS Applied Meteorology program are provided.

Six-Year Graduation Rate
Daytona Beach Campus: BS Applied Meteorology
		2009 cohort	2010 cohort	2011 cohort	2012 cohort	2013 cohort	TOTAL
Initial Headcount	#	18	19	10	10	11	68
Graduated	#	11	13	6	7	8	45
Graduated	%	61.1%	68.4%	60.0%	70.0%	72.7%	66.2%
Source: Institutional Research. Based on intended program at entry. Graduation could have been from any ERAU campus or program.

Rates and Types of Employment of Graduates

Employment Rates

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Alumni Placement Rates
One Year After Graduation
Daytona Beach Campus - Undergraduate Degrees
Year of Graduation	AY 12/13	AY 13/14	AY 14/15	AY 15/16	AY 16/17
Applied Meteorology (B)	(11)	(9)	(5)	*	*
Effective Placement Rate	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%
Employment Rate	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%
Continuing Education Rate	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%

Meteorology (B)	*	*	*	(3)	*
Effective Placement Rate				100.0%
Employment Rate				100.0%
Continuing Education Rate				0.0%

Operational Meteorology (B)	*	*	*	(3)	*
Effective Placement Rate				100.0%
Employment Rate				100.0%
Continuing Education Rate				0.0%

( ) Number of Respondents
* Too few respondents to report

Note:

The effective placement rate consists of the employment rate (working at this time) plus the continuing education rate (out of the work force due to continuing education).
Programs with too few respondents are not listed.

Source: Residential Alumni Survey: One Year After Graduation. Institutional Research.

Types of Employment

Graduate Research/Teaching Assistant (meteorology/atmospheric science/geoscience)
Government Meteorologist
Private Sector Meteorologist
Air Force Officer
Broadcast Meteorologist
Airline Dispatcher
K-12 Teacher

Current Position Information BS Applied Meteorology
	Count
2nd Lieutenant-Pilot	1
Graduate Teaching Assistant	1
Medical Office Support	1
Science Teacher	1
Software Developer	1
NOTE: 1. Includes only those indicating they are were employed full-time 1-year after graduation. 2. SURVEY ITEM WORDING: "Please provide your position and employer information." SOURCE: Residential Alumni Survey (Classes of 2015-16, 2014-15): One Year After Graduation). Institutional Research (2019).

Current Position Information BS Meteorology
	Count
Meteorologist/Hydrologist	1
Pilot	1
Project Research Assistant/Graduate Student	1
Research Assistant	1
NOTE: 1. Includes only those indicating they are were employed full-time 1-year after graduation. 2. SURVEY ITEM WORDING: "Please provide your position and employer information." SOURCE: Residential Alumni Survey (Classes of 2016-17, 2015-16): One Year After Graduation). Institutional Research (2019).

Current Position Information BS Operational Meteorology
	Count
Aircraft Dispatcher	2
Logistics	1
Storm Warning Meteorology	1
Weekend Evening Meteorologist/Multimedia Journalist	1
NOTE: 1. Includes only those indicating they are were employed full-time 1-year after graduation. 2. SURVEY ITEM WORDING: "Please provide your position and employer information." SOURCE: Residential Alumni Survey (Classes of 2016-17, 2015-16, and 2014-15): One Year After Graduation). Institutional Research (2019).

See Student Achievement data for the Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering.

Program Mission Statement: The Space Physics (SP) bachelor's degree program has its area of concentration in Space Science, with an emphasis on solar system physics, planetary science and astrophysics. The graduate will not only have an excellent preparation for a career in the space program but also acquire a strong foundation to pursue M.S degrees and Ph.D. degrees in diverse areas of science and engineering.

Program Mission Statement

The program builds on Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's legacy in flight operations. Program graduates will be prepared to meet the workforce needs of the rapidly expanding commercial/private space sector including industries and agencies involved with NASA crew and cargo delivery initiatives, private human space flight, telecommunications and Earth observation, and other emerging space technologies. The program focuses upon the policy, regulation, safety, training, human factors, planning, analysis, and systems elements of commercial and private space operations.

Program Outcomes

Demonstrate understanding of commercial space program development and regulation that includes private space flight.
Plan and coordinate small space payloads and launchers for educational and commercial use.
Evaluate space policy development and decisions in industry settings using historical and contemporary analogs.
Provide training regimen recommendations with the knowledge gained from historical and contemporary space flight training programs.
Regimen development should be in concert with human factors performance limitations.
Examine and recommend safety management practices to the high-risk commercial and private space operations industry.
Perform STEM outreach and training to enrich the next generation of space scientists, engineers, managers, and specialists.

AABInternational

	EMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY
	Daytona Beach, Florida
	B.S. in Unmanned Aircraft Systems Science
December 1, 2023	STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT DATA

*Excerpt from AABI Criteria Manual:

Criterion 2.2.4 (2-year programs), Criterion 3.2.4 (4-year programs) or Criterion 4.2.4 (graduate programs) Public Information.

The Program Educational Goals of each accredited program, as publicly published, and how these Program Educational Goals are assessed by the program.
Student retention and graduation rates, including the number of degrees produced each year, the percentage of students enrolled one year after starting the program, and the percentage of bachelor’s students graduating within six years.
The employment rate and types of employment (aviation, aviation-related or other positions) of full-time graduates within one year of graduation.
Other student achievement data, as determined by the program.

Objectives of Accredited Program

Program Mission

The purpose of the Unmanned Aircraft System Science degree is to provide high quality education and technical training necessary to prepare students for employment in the professional UAS industry. The degree uses an interdisciplinary approach to provide a strong foundation for graduates to assume leadership roles in industry as professional UAS pilots, operators, project managers, data analysts, and other technical specialties. The philosophy of the Unmanned Aircraft Systems Science degree is founded upon ethical and responsible behavior, within a culture of aviation safety and professionalism. The goal of the degree is to promote educational excellence through a student-centered, collaborative approach that includes effective class-room instruction and field experiences that establish a foundation of operational and technical expertise. The intent of the degree is to accomplish the mission by:

Utilizing subject matter expertise to educate students, and support the university’s overall mission
Developing skills in communication, mathematics, physics, computer science, mechanical engineering, aeronautics and management to become a professional in the UAS industry
Infusing state-of-the-art simulation and live flight training into the curriculum
Employing advanced labs, equipment and participative facilities focusing on both large and small UAS
Collaborating with industry leaders and UAS experts worldwide
Advancing knowledge through leading-edge research in Unmanned Aviation application, policy and training

Program Educational Goals

Describe the professional attributes requirements or certifications, and planning applicable to aviation careers. (AABI 3.3.2.1)
Describe the principles of aircraft design, performance and operating characteristics; and the regulations related to the maintenance of aircraft and associated systems. (AABI 3.3.2.2)
Discuss the impact of national and international aviation law, regulations and labor issues on aviation operations. (AABI 3.3.2.3)
Explain the integration of airports, airspace, and air traffic control in managing the National Airspace System. (AABI 3.3.2.4)
Explain the integration of airports, airspace, and air traffic control in managing the National Airspace System. (AABI 3.3.2.5)
Discuss the impact of meteorology and environmental issues on aviation operations. (AABI 3.3.2.6)

AABI General Criteria (a-k)

apply mathematics, science, and applied sciences to aviation-related disciplines;
analyze and interpret data;
work effectively on multi-disciplinary and diverse teams;
make professional and ethical decisions;
communicate effectively, using both written and oral communication skills;
engage in and recognize the need for life-long learning;
assess contemporary issues;
use the techniques, skills, and modern technology necessary for professional practice;
assess the national and international aviation environment;
apply pertinent knowledge in identifying and solving problems;
apply knowledge of business sustainability to aviation issues.

AABI Aviation Core Criteria

Describe the professional attributes, requirements or certifications, and planning applicable to aviation careers.
Describe the principles of aircraft design, performance and operating characteristics; and the regulations related to the maintenance of aircraft and associated systems.
Evaluate aviation safety and the impact of human factors on safety.
Discuss the impact on aviation operations of international aviation law, including applicable International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) or other international standards and practices; and applicable national aviation law, regulations and labor issues.
Explain the integration of airports, airspace, and air traffic control in managing the National Airspace System.
Discuss the impact of meteorology and environmental issues on aviation operations.

Program-Specific Student Learning Outcomes

Prepared to apply basic knowledge.
Embry Riddle Unmanned Aircraft Systems Science students were adequately prepared and have the ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and applied sciences at various levels of education.

Ability to analyze and interpret data.
Embry Riddle graduates will possess the ability to analyze and interpret data provided from various sources.

Ability to function and contribute in a team environment.
Embry Riddle students have the ability to make positive contributions and function on multi-disciplinary and diverse teams.

Understanding professional and ethical responsibility.
Embry Riddle graduates have an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility as it applies to the Unmanned Aircraft industry and the broader aviation community.

Communication in both written and verbal skills
Embry-Riddle graduates are adequately prepared and have the ability to effectively communicate using technical writing and verbal communication skills.

Prepared for continued professional education and or training experiences.
Embry Riddle graduates have recognized the need for, and demonstrate an ability to engage in, lifelong learning as it relates to their chosen profession.

Actions of students reflect knowledge of contemporary issues
Actions and attitudes of students reflect knowledge of contemporary issues affecting the Unmanned Aircraft System industry.

Ability to use skills, techniques and technology.
Program graduates will possess the ability to use the techniques, skill, and modern technology necessary for safe professional practice.

Ability to understand the aviation environment.
Embry Riddle graduates will possess an understanding of the national and international aviation environment with particular focus on Unmanned Aircraft Systems laws, regulations and labor issues.

Preparation in decision-making & judgment skills.
Embry-Riddle graduates are adequately prepared and have the ability to apply pertinent knowledge in identifying and solving problems.

Actions of the students reflect knowledge of business sustainability to Unmanned Aircraft System.
Actions and attitudes of students reflect knowledge of issues affecting and principles for promoting commercial viability and sustainability of the Unmanned Aircraft System industry.

Program Assessment Measures Employed

Direct Assessment Measures

Student work in select course activities (exams, quizzes, homework sets, presentations, essays)
Student work in capstone courses
Rubric-scored portfolio assessment
External assessments (such as FAA exams, ETS Major Field Test, Peregrine Academic Services Exam)

Indirect Assessment Measures

End of course evaluations
Graduating student surveys
Alumni surveys

Graduation Rates

Six-Year Graduation Rate

Daytona Beach Campus: B.S. in Unmanned Aircraft Systems Science
Entry Year (Fall)	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	Total
Initial Headcount #	20	33	28	32	28	141
Graduated #	13	20	19	18	25	95
Graduated %	65.0%	60.6%	67.9%	56.3%	89.3%	67.4%
Source: Institutional Research. Based on intended program at entry. Graduation could have been from any ERAU campus or program.

Rates and Types of Employment of Graduates

Employment Rates

Alumni Placement Rates, One Year After Graduation
Daytona Beach Campus: B.S. in Unmanned Aircraft Systems Science
Graduation Year	2017-18	2018-19	2019-20	2020-21	2021-22
# of Respondents	19	20	13	25	15
Effective Placement Rate	94.7%	95.0%	84.6%	88.0%	93.3%
Employment Rate	89.5%	95.0%	76.9%	80.0%	80.0%
Continuing Education Rate	5.3%	0.0%	7.7%	8.0%	13.3%
Source: Institutional Research. Based on responses to the Alumni Survey. These figures exclude respondents who were not seeking employment.

Types of Employment

Pilot (Flight Crew)
Sensor Operator
Flight Test Engineer
RPA operator
UAS Entrepreneur
UAS civilian contractor (DOD)
Field Service Representative (FSR)
Field Service Engineer (FSE)
Technical Writer
UAS Analyst
Systems Engineer
Project Manager
Customer Trainer

Current Position Information

Job Title	# of Alumni
Pilot	2
Aeronautical Information Analyst	1
Air Defense Officer	1
Air First Office RRCE Officer	1
Airworthiness Engineer	1
Associate Drone Pilot	1
Autonomous Vehicle Software Engineer	1
Digital Team Lead	1
Director Of Fellowship Of Christian Athletes Sports League	1
Drone Site Survey Technician	1
Festival Lead	1
Field Service Engineer II	1
Financial Aid Specialist	1
Flight Instructor	1
Junior Unmanned & Autonomous Systems Pilot	1
Manufacturing Technician Iv	1
Materials Handler	1
On-Call Drone Pilot	1
Project Manager	1
Remotely Piloted Aircraft Pilot	1
Student	1
Technical Coordinator II	1
Unmanned Aerial Systems Pilot	1
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Operator	1
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Pilot	1
Unmanned Aircraft Systems Flight Operations Engineer	1
Unmanned Aircraft Systems Pilot/Site Survey Technician	1
Warehouse Supervisor II	1
Source: Institutional Research. Based on responses to the Alumni Survey.

Daytona Beach Graduate Degrees

Program Mission

As the College of Business, we are a group of scholars and business professionals committed to being the recognized leader in developing, researching and teaching the knowledge necessary to sustain and grow a vibrant global aviation, aerospace and transportation business community. In prosecuting this purpose we affirm our commitment to the following values:

To pursue truth and excellence relentlessly.
To engage in scholarship and research that enriches the experience and knowledge of our faculty, staff, students and the industry.
To be guided by mutual respect for our student, industry, and academic colleagues.
To value and promote diversity and the potential of all individuals.
To accept nothing less than superior teaching and learning and hold ourselves accountable for continuous improvement in content and processes.
To promote ethical responsibility and lifelong learning as the hallmarks of a business professional.

Program Outcomes

Business Competencies

Ethical Reasoning

Critical Thinking

Employment Rates

http://ir.erau.edu/Factbook/Degrees/PDF/DB/degrees.asof20-21.db.college&degreeprogramv3.pdf

Degrees Conferred

External Exam Results

Overall Major Field Test Results - Graduate

	FA15	SP16	FA16	SP17	FA17	SP18
Master of Business Administration	256	248	246	259	252	254
MFT Mean	247.6

Master of Business Administration Major Field Test Subject Matter Area Scores

	MFT Mean	FA15	SP16	FA16	SP17	FA17	SP18
Marketing	57	60	58	53	59	60	62
Management	58.1	62	54	51	62	59	60
Finance	43.6	54	45	46	60	38	40
Accounting	46	49	48	51	53	45	46
Strategy	50.9	59	50	50	60	54	54

Program Mission

To pursue truth and excellence relentlessly.
To engage in scholarship and research that enriches the experience and knowledge of our faculty, staff, students and the industry.
To be guided by mutual respect for our student, industry and academic colleagues.
To value and promote diversity and the potential of all individuals.
To accept nothing less than superior teaching and learning and hold ourselves accountable for continuous improvement in content and processes.
To promote ethical responsibility and lifelong learning as the hallmarks of a business professional.

Program Outcomes

Business Competencies
Graduates will have the knowledge requirements to be successful managers. Graduates will be able to demonstrate knowledge in the following areas:
Marketing, Management, Finance, Managerial Accounting, Strategic Integration
Aviation Management Competencies
Ethical Reasoning
Critical Thinking

Employment Rates

http://ir.erau.edu/Factbook/Degrees/PDF/DB/degrees.asof20-21.db.college&degreeprogramv3.pdf

Degrees Conferred

Program Mission Statement

The Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering program exists in fulfillment of the University's mission "to provide a comprehensive education to prepare graduates for productive careers and responsible citizenship with special emphasis on the needs of aviation, aerospace engineering and related fields".

The program provides formal advanced study, preparing students for careers in the aerospace industry, and in research and development. The program adds depth in three areas of concentration (AOC): aerodynamics and propulsion, structures and materials, and dynamics and control. Focus topics of study include: aerodynamics, aero-acoustics, propulsion design, turbulence and transition, combustion, heat transfer, hypersonics, structural analysis, vibration, nondestructive testing, thermal stresses and fatigue, composites, smart materials, elasticity, UAV's and UAS's, linear and non-linear control, rigid body dynamics, adaptive controls, and space vehicles and satellites.

Applicants must have an undergraduate degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields. Applicants should also possess a strong academic background as demonstrated by their undergraduate CGPA and a healthy GRE score.

The program, be it the thesis-option or non-thesis-option, requires a total of 30 credit hours. Candidates can select courses that prepare them for the aerospace engineering profession, or for doctoral programs of study. This includes 6 credit hours of core courses within the selected AOC, 3 credit hours of graduate Mathematics, and either 21 credit hours of electives for the non-thesis option, or 12 credit hours of electives plus 9 credit hours of thesis for the thesis-option. For the non-thesis option, to graduate within a specific AOC, a student must have taken a minimum of 15 credit hours within that AOC. A maximum of 6 credit hours from outside the AE department may be applied towards the degree program.

Program Outcomes

Students will demonstrate an ability to use analytical methods to analyze and solve engineering problems.
Students will demonstrate an ability to conduct research and/or independent study.
Students will demonstrate an ability to use written and oral communication effectively.
Students will demonstrate an ability to use numerical methods to analyze and solve engineering problems.
Students will demonstrate an ability to use experimental methods to analyze and solve engineering problems.

AABInternational

	EMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY
	Daytona Beach, Florida
	M.S. in Aviation
December 1, 2023	STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT DATA

*Excerpt from AABI Criteria Manual:

Criterion 2.2.4 (2-year programs), Criterion 3.2.4 (4-year programs) or Criterion 4.2.4 (graduate programs) Public Information.

The Program Educational Goals of each accredited program, as publicly published, and how these Program Educational Goals are assessed by the program.
Student retention and graduation rates, including the number of degrees produced each year, the percentage of students enrolled one year after starting the program, and the percentage of bachelor’s students graduating within six years.
The employment rate and types of employment (aviation, aviation-related or other positions) of full-time graduates within one year of graduation.
Other student achievement data, as determined by the program.

Objectives of Accredited Program

Program Mission

The purpose of the Master of Science in Aviation degree is to provide the highest quality graduate-level education that meets — or exceed — the needs of the aviation industry and our graduate students.

The philosophy of the Master of Science in Aviation is to continually advance the curriculum to meet the needs of the rapidly changing aviation environment. This occurs through the program’s utilization of professors who are experts in their specific disciplines, working to advance the field of aviation through research and scholarship.

Our goal is to maintain a leadership role in aviation-focused graduate studies through excellence, not adequacy. We will achieve this goal by constantly improving our curriculum to meet the needs of the rapidly changing aviation environment and by utilizing only faculty who are masters in their specific disciplines. The purpose is to enhance the student's aviation knowledge to pursue opportunities as industry leaders in uncrewed systems, space operations, air traffic control, aviation operations specialists, aviation and sustainability business managers, aviation safety systems, government agencies and the military.

Our vision is to ensure our graduates are prepared for success in their careers and that they will look back on their time with us as a positive life-changing experience. This program enables aviation/aerospace students to master the application of concepts, technology, methods, and tools used in the development, manufacture, and operation of aircraft and spacecraft, as well as the public and business infrastructure that support them. To be the best of the best, we will work constantly to improve our reputation with potential employers and to earn the respect of our students, the academic community, and the aviation industry.

The intent of the Master of Science in Aviation program is to accomplish its mission by:

Serving the student body, department, college, and external community in support of the university’s overall mission.
Recruiting and retaining highly qualified faculty.
Maintaining strong working relationships within the aviation industry to ensure the relevance of curriculum and to promote job opportunities for graduates.
Utilizing assessment techniques to continuously improve the curriculum to meet the dynamic needs of the aviation industry.
Using quality control systems within the degree that will ensure graduates will have the knowledge, skills and attitudes essential to success in their professional careers.

Program Educational Goals (PEGs)

Graduates of the M.S. in Aviation degree program will:

Contribute at the high levels of performance in academic, business, or scientific fields of aviation (PEG1)
Conduct and disseminate scholarly research addressing contemporary or future problems in the global aviation industry (PEG2)
Contribute to the industry in a leadership role in a business (PEG3)
Perform professionally and effectively across multicultural and multidisciplinary units in aviation (PEG4)

AABI General Criteria (a-l)

apply mathematics, science, and applied sciences to aviation-related disciplines;
analyze and interpret data;
work effectively on multi-disciplinary and diverse teams;
make professional and ethical decisions;
communicate effectively, using both written and oral communication skills;
engage in and recognize the need for life-long learning;
assess contemporary issues;
use the techniques, skills, and modern technology necessary for professional practice;
assess the national and international aviation environment;
apply pertinent knowledge in identifying and solving problems;
apply knowledge of business sustainability to aviation issues.
apply advanced qualitative and quantitative problem-solving skills.

AABI Program Criteria

Complete a research project at the master’s or doctorial level (appropriate depth and rigor) must be required that demonstrates mastery of subject matter and data analysis and presentation. Assessment of these skills must include statistical foundations and applications, problem-solving skills at the advanced level and appropriate subject matter foundations.

Program-Specific Student Learning Outcomes

Apply mathematics, science, and applied sciences at a level appropriate to aviation-related disciplines at the master’s level, including an adequate foundation in statistics. (ABBI 4.3.a)
Analyze and interpret data at the master’s level. (ABBI 4.3.b)
Work effectively on multi-disciplinary and diverse teams. (ABBI 4.3.c)
Make professional and ethical decisions. (ABBI 4.3.d)
Communicate effectively, using both written and oral communication skills. (ABBI 4.3.e)
Engage in and recognize the need for life-long learning. (ABBI 4.3.f)
Assess contemporary issues. (ABBI 4.3.g)
Use the techniques, skills, and modern technology necessary for professional practice. (ABBI 4.3.h)
Assess the national and international aviation environment. (ABBI 4.3.i)
Apply pertinent knowledge in identifying and solving problems. (ABBI 4.3.j)
Apply knowledge of business sustainability to aviation issues. (ABBI 4.3.k)
Apply advanced qualitative and quantitative problem-solving skills. (ABBI 4.3.l)

Program Assessment Measures Employed

Direct Assessment Measures

Student work in select course activities (exams, quizzes, homework sets, presentations, essays)
Student work in capstone courses
Rubric-scored portfolio assessment
External assessments (such as FAA exams, ETS Major Field Test, Peregrine Academic Services Exam)

Indirect Assessment Measures

End of course evaluations
Graduating student surveys
Alumni surveys

Graduation Rates

Five-Year Graduation Rate

Daytona Beach Campus: M.S. in Aviation
Entry Year (Fall)	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	Total
Initial Headcount #	19	11	26	41	32	129
Graduated #	9	11	21	32	25	98
Graduated %	47.4%	100.0%	80.8%	78.0%	78.1%	76.0%
Source: Institutional Research. Based on intended program at entry. Graduation could have been from any ERAU campus or program.

Rates and Types of Employment of Graduates

Employment Rates

Alumni Placement Rates, One Year After Graduation
Daytona Beach Campus: M.S. in Aviation
Graduation Year	2017-18	2018-19	2019-20	2020-21	2021-22
# of Respondents	8	14	13	12	4
Effective Placement Rate	100.0%	100.0%	84.6%	91.7%	75.0%
Employment Rate	87.5%	85.7%	84.6%	91.7%	75.0%
Continuing Education Rate	12.5%	14.3%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
Source: Institutional Research. Based on responses to the Alumni Survey. These figures exclude respondents who were not seeking employment.

Types of Employment

Current Position Information

Job Title	# of Alumni
Research Assistant	2
Aerodynamics Engineer	1
Airport Operations Supervisor	1
Assistant Chief Flight Instructor	1
Business Systems Applications Analyst	1
Deputy Director	1
Maintenance Business Process Analyst	1
Research Scholar	1
Safety Engineer	1
Software Engineer	1
Systems Engineer	1
Source: Institutional Research. Based on responses to the Alumni Survey.

Program Mission Statement

The program’s first objective is to prepare students for professional careers in industry and government at the M.S. degree level, now regarded as essential for professional duties in the field (Civil Engineering Body of Knowledge for the 21st Century, Preparing the Civil Engineer for the Future, 2nd Edition, ASCE). In addition, the program will seek to increase the potential for external research funding with the involvement of thesis option students supported by externally funded research projects.

The MS CIV degree is a 30-credit program offered as a general M.S. Civil Engineering degree with a thesis or non-thesis option. The thesis option will consist of 15 credits of core courses, 6 credits of elective courses, and 9 thesis credits. The program of study is intended to be completed over three semesters plus the summer semester for research. The non-thesis option will consist of the 15 credit core course curriculum plus 15 elective credits in an advisor-approved program of study. Each degree option may be pursued either as a five-year accelerated BS/MS program for ERAU Civil Engineering students, or as a three semester program for those with a BS from another institution or ERAU engineering discipline.

Program Outcomes

Ability to apply fundamental civil engineering professional practices to analyze, design, and implement civil systems.
Ability to apply knowledge of advanced topics in civil engineering, as appropriate to their chosen concentration.
Ability to communicate effectively on issues pertaining to civil engineering.

Program Mission Statement

To graduate engineers with the knowledge and skills to assume leading roles in cybersecurity for aerospace, aviation, and related industries.

Program Outcomes

Ability to apply fundamental cybersecurity engineering professional practices to analyze, design, and implement security-critical systems.
Ability to apply knowledge of advanced topics in cybersecurity engineering.
Ability to communicate effectively on issues pertaining to cybersecurity.

Program Mission Statement

Provide challenging educational programs and cutting-edge research opportunities, enabling students for successful careers in aerospace, related, and similar industries.

Program Outcomes

Ability to apply fundamental electrical and computer engineering professional practices to analyze, design, and implement electrical and/or computer systems.
Ability to apply knowledge of advanced topics in electrical or computer engineering, as appropriate to their chosen concentration.
Ability to communicate effectively on issues pertaining to electrical and computer engineering.

Program Mission Statement: The MSEP degree program continues the goals of the undergraduate Engineering Physics program by combining the skills of applied physics and engineering, with primary emphasis on space sciences and engineering. The curriculum is designed to provide a comprehensive education in these disciplines. The graduate will not only have an excellent preparation for a career in the space program, but also the flexibility to enter a broad variety of engineering applications and continuing graduate education.

Program Mission Statement: The mission of the Department of Human Factors and Systems is to promote human factors theory, method and ideas through a focus on research, teaching and service. Research: The department holds in the highest regard engagement in human factors research activities that includes publication and presentation of research at all levels. This objective utilizes student participation in conjunction with industry, government and military partners anticipating proactive research and anticipating future needs. Teaching: The department seeks to expose students to the breadth of human factors, psychology, and systems engineering disciplines that prepare them for positions in academic and industrial fields at the bachelor and master degree levels. This focus includes educational activities that advance skill knowledge and development in traditional and non-traditional classroom settings. Service: The department supports the pursuit of the University’s stated missions and goals that include offering our expertise to human factors related challenges that the university encounters.

Program Mission Statement: The Masters in Human Security and Resilience (MS HSR) online degree will establish Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) as a leader in the emerging field of Human Security and Resilience, complementing the Security Studies and International Affairs (SSIA) Department’s existing undergraduate strengths in Homeland Security and Global Conflict Studies. The interrelated concepts of human security and resilience are interdisciplinary approaches which focus on the security of populations and their ability to withstand and recover from a wide array of internal and external shocks, ranging from extreme weather and destruction of critical infrastructure to terrorism and armed conflict. MS HSR program graduates will possess a deep understanding of the core issues and challenges that underlie armed conflict, emergency management, community resilience, vulnerabilities in US critical infrastructure, social change across borders, and will be capable of leading inter-disciplinary teams for policy-making, research, field action or advocacy.

Program Mission Statement

The Mechanical Engineering program fulfills the University's purpose "to teach the science, practice and business of aviation and aerospace, preparing students for productive careers and leadership roles in service around the world."

The Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (MSME) degree provides formal advanced study, preparing students for careers in a wide range of industries including aerospace, aviation, automotive, and energy systems. The program includes a specialization in mechanical systems and students must complete five courses with in this area.

The stakeholders are the Mechanical Engineering graduate students, alumni, the University and potential employers (represented by the industrial advisory board).

Program Outcomes

Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Graduates will demonstrate the ability to think critically, creatively, and solve problems in their field of study
Knowledge Discovery, Scholarship, and Professional Skills: Graduates will demonstrate the ability to identify and conduct original research, scholarship, OR students will demonstrate knowledge of advanced engineering tools and professional skills consistent with expectations within their field of study.

Program Mission Statement

To graduate engineers with the knowledge and skills necessary to assume leading roles in developing safety- and mission-critical software-intensive systems.

Program Outcomes

Process: Ability to apply software engineering processes (e.g., SCRUM, PSP, TSP and CMM) to the development of highly reliable software-intensive systems.
Technology: Ability to use software engineering methods, techniques, and tools as they relate to the following areas of highly reliable software systems: analysis and specification of software requirements, software architecture and design, software construction, and verification and validation.
Communications: Ability to communicate effectively as an individual and to perform successfully as part of a team.
Management: Ability to use software engineering methods, techniques, and tools as they relate to the management of software-intensive systems development.

Program Mission Statement

We graduate technically adept engineers who apply systems thinking and engineering best practices in their professional pursuits in the domain of unmanned and autonomous systems.

Program Outcomes

Ability to apply fundamental engineering practices to analyze, design, and support the implementation and development of unmanned and/or autonomous system.
Ability to apply knowledge of advanced topics in unmanned and autonomous systems engineering.
Ability to communicate effectively on issues pertaining to unmanned and autonomous systems.

Program Mission Statement

The mission of this program is to provide students with the genesis of unmanned and autonomous systems capabilities, components and technology. Students will be able to describe the effects of legal and regulatory development on industry practices and investigate platform and payload selection based on mission oriented goals. Students will also be able to explain opportunities and threats associated with the use of unmanned and autonomous technologies in a myriad of industries. Through the use of statistical modeling, students will analyze and interpret data to support unmanned operations. They will defend the viability of unmanned and autonomous systems through project assessment and evaluation. Finally, students will obtain the necessary skills to predict how unmanned and autonomous technologies will affect future markets.

Program Educational Goals

PEG 1: Contribute at the high levels of performance and productivity in academic, business, or scientific fields of unmanned systems.

Develop of an adequate foundation in statistics.
Apply advanced qualitative or quantitative problem-solving skills to analyze data.
Apply knowledge of business sustainability to unmanned systems issues.

PEG 2: Conduct scholarly research addressing contemporary or future problems in the global unmanned systems industry.

Ability to assess contemporary unmanned systems issues.
Produce original scholarship (Graduate Capstone Project or Thesis) that follows accepted standards of practice (i.e., ethical research, reporting standards).
Communicate applied or theoretical research findings in writing and presentations to faculty, students, or at professional conferences, meetings, or seminars.
Engage in and recognize the need for life-long learning.

PEG 3: Contribute to the industry in a leadership role in a business.

Apply pertinent knowledge in identifying and solving problems pertaining to unmanned systems.
Ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern technology necessary for professional practice.
Ability to assess the national and international environment.

PEG 4: Perform professionally and effectively across multicultural and multidisciplinary units in unmanned systems.

Work effectively on multi-disciplinary and diverse teams.
Ability to make professional and ethical decisions.
Supervise, lead, or collaborate with unmanned systems professionals, leaders, experts, or constituencies of different cultures, ethnicities, genders, and races and to achieve common goals by communicating effectively using both written and oral communication skills.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students will discuss the origination and subsequent trending of unmanned and autonomous systems capabilities, components and technology
Students will describe the effects of legal and regulatory development on unmanned system industry practices
Students will investigate unmanned systems platform and payload selection based on mission oriented goals
Students will explain opportunities and threats associated with the use of unmanned and autonomous technologies across related industries (e.g., past, current, and emerging)
Students will analyze and interpret data, through use of appropriate statistical methods, to support unmanned systems application and operations
Students will examine the viability of unmanned and autonomous systems, based on current technologies, processes, and resources
Students will predict how unmanned and autonomous technologies will affect future markets
Students will assess and synthesize data, through a culminating project (e.g., capstone or thesis alternative), to address a evidenced knowledge gap or definable problem within the unmanned systems industry

Program Mission Statement

The Master of Science in Systems Engineering program mission is to graduate engineers and managers equipped with knowledge, tools and perspective necessary for development and management of systems (products and services) that satisfy customer requirements considering engineering, technology, environmental, management, risk, and economic factors by viewing the system as a whole, over its life cycle.

Program Outcomes

Process:Ability to apply systems engineering processes to the life-cycle development and management of systems (products and services) considering engineering, technology, environmental, organizational, and economic risk and factors.
Technology: Ability to apply systems engineering methods, techniques, and tools as they relate to the stages of the system design process, starting with the concept and requirements development, and ending with system testing and evaluation.
Management: Ability to apply systems engineering management methods, techniques, and tools as they relate to the system development, operation, and disposal processes.
Communication: Ability to communicate effectively and to perform successfully as an individual and as part of a team.

Program Mission Statement

The Aerospace Engineering program exists in partial fulfillment of the University's purpose "to provide a comprehensive education to prepare graduates for productive careers and responsible citizenship with special emphasis on the needs of aviation, aerospace engineering and related fields".

The Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering is conferred in recognition of creative work and the ability to investigate scientific and engineering problems independently, as well as completion of the coursework necessary to build a solid foundation for research. In addition to its academic rigor, the degree emphasizes discovery of new knowledge and performance of research of importance to industry and to the aerospace engineering community. Admission to the program is reserved for candidates at the bachelors and masters levels, with high academic achievement and a desire to advance their career through scientific inquiry and knowledge discovery in areas related to aerospace engineering courses that prepare them for the aerospace engineering profession, or for doctoral program of study.

Program Outcomes

Students of the Doctor of Philosophy in Aerospace Engineering (PhDAE) program will demonstrate an ability to analyze and solve engineering problem.
Graduates of the Doctor of Philosophy in Aerospace Engineering (PhDAE) programs will demonstrate an ability to conduct independent study.
Graduates of the Doctor of Philosophy in Aerospace Engineering (PhDAE) programs will demonstrate an ability to carry out research or special projects.
Graduates of the Doctor of Philosophy in Aerospace Engineering (PhDAE) programs will demonstrate an ability to use analytical, computational and experimental techniques.
Students of the Doctor of Philosophy in Aerospace Engineering (PhDAE) programs will demonstrate an ability of critical thinking and problem solving skills.
Students of the Doctor of Philosophy in Aerospace Engineering (PhDAE) programs will demonstrate an ability to technically communicate their research within the AE community.
Students of the Doctor of Philosophy in Aerospace Engineering (PhDAE) programs will demonstrate an ability to observe ethics in research.

AABInternational

	EMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY
	Daytona Beach, Florida
	Ph.D. in Aviation
December 1, 2023	STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT DATA

*Excerpt from AABI Criteria Manual:

Criterion 2.2.4 (2-year programs), Criterion 3.2.4 (4-year programs) or Criterion 4.2.4 (graduate programs) Public Information.

The Program Educational Goals of each accredited program, as publicly published, and how these Program Educational Goals are assessed by the program.
Student retention and graduation rates, including the number of degrees produced each year, the percentage of students enrolled one year after starting the program, and the percentage of bachelor’s students graduating within six years.
The employment rate and types of employment (aviation, aviation-related or other positions) of full-time graduates within one year of graduation.
Other student achievement data, as determined by the program.

Objectives of Accredited Program

Program Mission

The mission of the Ph.D. in Aviation program is to produce outstanding scholars for careers in research and teaching in the aviation field.

Program Educational Goals

Contribute at the high levels of performance and productivity in academic, business, or scientific fields of aviation
Conduct and disseminate scholarly research addressing contemporary or future problems in the global aviation industry
Actively participate in national and international bodies to sustain continuous improvement in aviation
Perform professionally and effectively across multicultural and multidisciplinary units in aviation

AABI General Criteria (a-l)

apply mathematics, science, and applied sciences to aviation-related disciplines;
analyze and interpret data;
work effectively on multi-disciplinary and diverse teams;
make professional and ethical decisions;
communicate effectively, using both written and oral communication skills;
engage in and recognize the need for life-long learning;
assess contemporary issues;
use the techniques, skills, and modern technology necessary for professional practice;
assess the national and international aviation environment;
apply pertinent knowledge in identifying and solving problems;
apply knowledge of business sustainability to aviation issues.
apply advanced qualitative and quantitative problem-solving skills

AABI Aviation Core Criteria

A research project at the doctoral level (appropriate depth and rigor) MUST be required that demonstrates mastery of subject matter and data analysis and presentation. Assessment of these skills MUST include statistical foundations and applications, problem-solving skills at the advanced level and appropriate subject matter foundations.

Program Outcomes

Demonstrate mastery of seminal knowledge, foundational skills, and modern technology and tools in one or more aviation disciplines (safety management, human factors, aviation operations, and aviation training and education).
Pose and solve theory-based and research-based problems designed to advance applications in the field of aviation.
Extend the aviation body of knowledge by conceiving, planning, producing, and communicating original research.
Apply expertise in instructional processes.
Demonstrate leadership, collaboration, and communication necessary for scholarly work in aviation.

Program Assessment Measures Employed

Direct Assessment Measures

Student work in select course activities (assignments, research projects, exams)
Student work in dissertations
Rubric-scored portfolio assessment
Other: Qualifying exam

Indirect Assessment Measures

End of course evaluations
Student surveys
Graduating student surveys
Alumni surveys
Other: Research publications by students and alumni

Graduation Rates

Daytona Beach Campus: Ph.D. in Aviation
Entry Year	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	Total
Initial Headcount #	5	12	11	17	16	61
Graduated within 8 years %	60.0%	66.7%	27.3%	47.1%	50.0%	49.2%
Graduated within 9 years %	60.0%	75.0%	36.4%	58.8%	--	57.8%
Graduated within 10 years %	60.0%	75.0%	45.5%	--	--	60.7%
Source: Institutional Research. Graduation rates are cumulative.

Rates and Types of Employment of Graduates

Employment Rates

Alumni Placement Rates, One Year After Graduation
Daytona Beach Campus: Ph.D. in Aviation
Graduation Year	2017	2018	2019	2020-21	2021-22
# of Respondents	5	4	0	5	3
Effective Placement Rate	80.0%	100.0%	n/a	100.0%	100.0%
Employment Rate	80.0%	100.0%	n/a	100.0%	100.0%
Continuing Education Rate	0.0%	0.0%	n/a	0.0%	0.0%
Source: Institutional Research. Based on responses to the Alumni Survey. These figures exclude respondents who were not seeking employment.

Types of Employment

Faculty, US and international universities
President and CEO, Global aviation companies
Senior Vice President of Operations, Airlines
Chief Technical Officer, Global aviation companies
Manager, Aviation companies
Division Chief of Aviation Safety Engineering, DOT
Chief Scientific and Technical Advisor, FAA
Head of Account Management, IATA
Director of Aviation Weather Center, NOAA
Chief of Aerospace Physiology Division, US Air Force

Current Position Information

Job Title	# of Alumni
Adjunct Professor/Math Teacher	1
Aerospace & Systems Engineer	1
Airline Pilot	1
Assistant Professor	1
Data Call Manager	1
Management & Program Analyst	1
Occupational Safety & Health Specialist	1
Vice President	1
Source: Institutional Research. Based on responses to the Alumni Survey.

Program Mission

As the College of Business, we are a group of scholars and business professionals committed to being the recognized leader in developing, researching and teaching the knowledge necessary to sustain and grow a vibrant global aviation, aerospace, and transportation business community. In prosecuting this purpose we affirm our commitment to the following values:

To pursue truth and excellence relentlessly.
To engage in scholarship and research that enriches the experience and knowledge of our faculty, staff, students and the industry.
To be guided by mutual respect for our student, industry, and academic colleagues.
To value and promote diversity and the potential of all individuals.
To accept nothing less than superior teaching and learning and hold ourselves accountable for continuous improvement in content and processes.
To promote ethical responsibility and lifelong learning as the hallmarks of a business professional.

Program Outcomes

Investigate applicability of central theories
Conduct original research
Expand disciplinary knowledge
Engaged scholar

Program Mission Statement

The Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EE&CS) Ph.D. program exists to support the University's mission "to teach the science, practice and business of aviation and aerospace, preparing students for productive careers and leadership roles in service around the world."

Program Outcomes

Knowledge Discovery, Scholarship, and Professional Skills: Students will demonstrate the ability to identify and conduct original research while demonstrating knowledge of advanced engineering tools and professional skills consistent with expectations within their field of study
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Students will demonstrate the ability to think critically, creatively, and solve problems in their field of study
Communication: Students will demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate within their field of study
Ethical Conduct: Students will demonstrate the ability to conduct research in an ethical and responsible manner

Program Mission Statement: The objective of the Ph.D. in Engineering Physics program is to provide advanced education and research opportunities to exceptional students by providing a research environment that fosters collaboration, creative thinking and publishing of findings in nationally recognized journals. Areas of research emphasis build upon existing research in the Physical Sciences Department, which include Spacecraft Engineering, Space Physics and Upper Atmospheric Physics.