Associate in Science in
Aviation Business Administration
The ASABA was created for students interested in business and provides a business foundation with a seamless transition into our Worldwide bachelor’s degrees.
About the Associate in Science in Aviation Business Administration
The Associate of Science in Aviation Business Administration (ASABA) is designed for students starting their business education by developing core skills applicable to the industry. Students build a strong business foundation and sharp acumen for top-tier organizational roles.
In the complex aviation industry, key positions at all levels are awarded to professionals who display a thorough knowledge of aviation and an exceptional aptitude for business. Through this program, students will learn how to think critically, communicate clearly, and work in and manage teams.
Start with this program and transition to a bachelor’s degree in business administration, business analytics, logistics and supply change management, project management, technical management or any other field of your choosing.
Student Learning Outcomes
While earning an associate degree in aviation business, students complete general education requirements and complete most of Embry-Riddle's undergraduate business core. Students will:
- Achieve proficiency in general education competencies, such as collaborative learning, communication, critical thinking and more.
- Gain familiarity in common business components.
Aviation Business Administration Career Opportunities
Careers and Employers
Setting the standard with a high placement rate of 100% within a year of graduation, Embry-Riddle graduates are set to continue to higher education and then enter the workforce in top companies, including Gulfstream Aerospace, Lockheed Martin, Federal Aviation Administration, the U.S. Army and The Boeing Company.
Aviation Business Administration Salary Information
Earning an associate degree in Aviation Business Administration from Embry-Riddle provides the opportunity for competitive salaries, with alumni averaging $89,900 annually within one year after graduation.
DETAILS
About Aviation Business Administration at the Worldwide & Online Campus
Embry-Riddle's associate degree in aviation business is offered online at the Worldwide Campus and is designed to help students develop the business skills needed to reach the top. Additionally, students may easily transition to any of the bachelor’s degrees in the College of Business.
At the Worldwide & Online Campus, you can structure your education around your lifestyle, taking classes where you want and when you want.
The ASABA explores facets of business administration, including:
- Accounting
- Business Statistics
- Ethics
- Finance
- Marketing
- Management
- Organizational Behavior
The curriculum is closely mapped to the needs and demands of the aviation/aerospace industry and to general education guidelines.
Student Achievement Data
ASABA Student Achievement Data
Aviation Business Administration Information
- Credits: 60
- Online or In-Person: Fully online, EagleVision Virtual Classroom or see if a Worldwide location is close to you.
Professional Accreditation
The Aviation Business Administration program is accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
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Student Learning Outcomes
Students will:
- Achieve proficiency in general education competencies.
- Achieve proficiency in common professional business components.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
General Education
General Education | ||
Embry-Riddle courses in the general education categories of Communication Theory and Skills, Humanities, and Social Sciences may be chosen from those listed below, assuming prerequisites are met. Courses from other institutions are acceptable if they fall into these broad categories and are at the level specified. | ||
Communication Theory and Skills | ||
ENGL 123 | English Composition | 3 |
ENGL 222 | Business Communication | 3 |
Any Communication Theory and Skills above ENGL 106 | 3 | |
Humanities | ||
Any Humanities elective (lower or upper level) | 3 | |
Any Humanities Elective (Upper Level) | 3 | |
Social Sciences | ||
ECON 210 | Microeconomics | 3 |
ECON 211 | Macroeconomics | 3 |
Physical and Life Science | ||
Any Physics/Biology/Meteorology/Chemistry | 6 | |
Mathematics | ||
STAT 211 | Statistics with Aviation Applications | 3 |
or STAT 222 | Business Statistics | |
Any College Algebra or Higher Math or any Statistics (Credit cannot be awarded for STAT 211 or STAT 222) | 3 | |
Computer Science | ||
Any Computer Science | 3 | |
Total Credits | 36 |
Core/Major
Major | ||
MGMT 201 | Principles of Management | 3 |
ACCT 210 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
MMIS 221 | Introduction to Management Information Systems | 3 |
MKTG 311 | Marketing | 3 |
ACCT 312 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
OBLD 317 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
MGMT 325 | Social Responsibility and Ethics in Management | 3 |
FINE 332 | Corporate Finance I | 3 |
Total Credits | 24 |
Total Degree Requirements | 60 |
Plan of Study (ASABA)
The plan of study is an example. Term of admission, course offerings, and selected minor or major could impact a student’s actual plan. Consult with your advisor.
Year One
Term 1 | Credits | |
---|---|---|
ENGL 123 | English Composition | 3 |
Any College Algebra or Higher Math | 3 | |
Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
Term 2 | ||
ENGL 222 | Business Communication | 3 |
STAT 211 | Statistics with Aviation Applications | 3 |
Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
Term 3 | ||
Physical and Life Science | 3 | |
Speech and Communication Theory | 3 | |
Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
Term 4 | ||
ECON 210 | Microeconomics | 3 |
MGMT 201 | Principles of Management | 3 |
Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
Term 5 | ||
Any Computer Science | 3 | |
ECON 211 | Macroeconomics | 3 |
Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
Credits Total: | 30.0 |
Year Two
Term 1 | Credits | |
---|---|---|
Humanities elective (lower or upper level) | 3 | |
ACCT 312 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
Term 2 | ||
ACCT 312 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
Physical and Life Science | 3 | |
Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
Term 3 | ||
OBLD 317 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
MMIS 221 | Introduction to Management Information Systems | 3 |
Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
Term 4 | ||
FINE 332 | Corporate Finance I | 3 |
Open Elective (Minor/Elective) | 3 | |
Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
Term 5 | ||
Humanities Elective (Upper Level) | 3 | |
MKTG 311 | Marketing | 3 |
Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
Credits Total: | 30.0 |
Total Degree Requirements | 60 |
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