Associate in Science in
Aviation Business Administration

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.

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 of 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 of 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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A.S. in Aviation Business Administration

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. If you have a passion for this exciting field and want to develop the business skills you need to reach the top, the Associate in Science in Aviation Business Administration from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University — Worldwide can help you achieve your goals.

As a student of this degree program, you will gain a solid foundation of core business knowledge while developing the sharp business acumen demanded at the highest levels of any organization. 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

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

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
Speech/English		6
Humanities
HUMN 330	Values and Ethics	3
Humanities elective (lower or upper level)		3
Social Sciences
ECON 210	Microeconomics	3
ECON 211	Macroeconomics	3
Physical and Life Science lower-level elective
Physics/Biology/Meteorology/Chemistry, etc.		6
Mathematics
MATH 111	Pre-calculus for Aviation	3
MATH 112	Applied Calculus for Aviation	3
or STAT 320	Decision Mathematics
Computer Science
CSCI 109	Introduction to Computers and Applications	3
Total Credits		36

Major
MGMT 201	Principles of Management	3
MGMT 203	Management for Aeronautical Science	3
MGMT 210	Financial Accounting	3
MGMT 221	Introduction to Management Information Systems	3
MGMT 311	Marketing	3
MGMT 314	Human Resource Management	3
MGMT 332	Corporate Finance I	3
STAT 211	Statistics with Aviation Applications	3
or STAT 222	Business Statistics
Total Credits		24

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