Associate of Science in Aviation Business Administration

Associate in Science in
Aviation Business Administration

Created for students who want to boost their analytical and critical thinking skills, this program provides a foundation to address business challenges in the industry.

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Associate in Science in Aviation Business Administration is designed for students who want to start their education off by developing analytical and critical thinking skills to help solve today’s most complex aviation business challenges.

ERAU’s Worldwide Campus enables students to work while going to school, and an A.S. in Aviation Business Administration degree will help build a solid foundation of core business knowledge.

In the high-powered aviation industry, the key staff, operational, and executive positions are awarded to professionals who display a thorough knowledge of aviation as well as an exceptional aptitude for business.

Through this comprehensive program, students will learn how to think analytically, communicate clearly, and lead a team effectively. These valuable skills will prime graduates for professional success in any field.

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About Aviation Business Administration at the Worldwide & Online Campus

ERAU’s Associate in Science in Aviation Business Administration is offered online at the Worldwide Campus, and is designed to help students develop the business skills needed to reach the top. Students of this degree program will gain a solid foundation of core business knowledge while developing a sharp business acumen.

At the Worldwide & Online Campus you can structure your education around your lifestyle, taking classes where you want and when you want.

The Associate in Science in Aviation Business Administration explores all facets of business administration and management, including:

Economics
Management of Aeronautical Science
Business Statistics & Accounting
Business Marketing & Management
Human Resources
Finance

Aeronautics curriculum is closely mapped to the needs and demands of the aviation/aerospace industry and to general education guidelines.

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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

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Associate in Science in
Aviation Business Administration

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