Bachelor of Science in
Aeronautics
The Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics degree is designed specifically for students who work, have worked, or are looking to work in the aerospace industry.
About the Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics
The Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics (BSA) degree program requires interesting and relevant curriculum to ensure the highest standards of performance, quality, integrity, flight training and flight ratings are maintained.
Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University is recognized as a leader in the aviation industry, producing quality graduates who can successfully enter and succeed in the workforce. For students with existing aviation-related knowledge and skills, this aviation degree then builds on acquired experience, skills and knowledge. The program also provides an opportunity for students new to aviation to acquire aviation-specific knowledge through aviation-related coursework.
Student Learning Outcomes
While earning a degree in aeronautics, you will have the opportunity to:
- Gain understanding in the areas of airplanes, helicopters, air traffic control or other areas of aviation
- Develop practical skills focused on safety, training operations, dispatch, flight training and transportation
- Explore interests in designing an airplane or other types of flying machines, manufacturing aircraft, operating aircraft and maintaining them
Aeronautics Career Opportunities
Careers and Employers
The 2023 Boeing Pilot & Technician Outlook projects a global need for 649,000 new commercial airline pilots and 690,000 maintenance technicians over the next 20 years. With a 95% placement rate, Embry‑Riddle graduates are set to enter the aerospace industry, finding careers as flight instructors, air traffic controllers, aviation investigators and pilots.
Students earning an aviation degree often accept employment offers from top companies such as Boeing, Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin and the US Military.
Aeronautics Salary Information
With demand in the aerospace industry rising, earning an aviation degree from Embry‑Riddle provides the opportunity for competitive salaries, with alumni averaging $86,000 annually.
DETAILS
This offering is available at the following campuses. Select a campus to learn more.
About Aeronautics at the Daytona Beach, FL Campus
The Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics degree program at the Daytona Beach Campus combines a student’s work experience in the aerospace industry with aviation courses and flight training. This degree is housed in the Department of Aeronautical Science in the Daytona Beach Campus College of Aviation.
The Daytona Beach Campus maintains a modern fleet of aircraft and a host of advanced flight simulation devices, allowing students to simultaneously earn a high-quality, industry-recognized, four-year degree and flight ratings.
Note: The flight program at the Daytona Beach Campus is currently at maximum capacity. At this time, flight training on campus is only available to students in the Aeronautical Science major.
Tracks/Specialties and/or Certificates
The Daytona Beach Campus offers students pursuing aeronautics the following options:
- A flight minor is approved for the Restricted Airline Transport Pilot certificate program. The FAA-approved ATP-CTP course is available to Aeronautics students.
- To complete the Area of Concentration (AOC), students may select courses in Aeronautical Science, Air Traffic Management, Applied Meteorology (aviation-related), Aviation Maintenance Science, Cooperative Education, Flight, Homeland Security, Safety (aviation-related), Simulation, Space Studies, Spaceflight Operations or Unmanned Aircraft Systems Science.
Aeronautics Information
- Credits: 120
- Online or In-Person: In-Person
Professional Accreditation
The Aeronautics program is accredited by the Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI).
Helpful Links
- Tour our Daytona Beach campus
- Discover the Department's Faculty
- Explore the Fields of Study: Aviation & Space
- Find Related Clubs & Organizations
Student Learning Outcomes
Students will:
- Use digitally-enabled technology and analysis techniques to interpret data, draw valid conclusions, and solve related problems.
- Analyze scientific evidence related to the physical world and its interrelationship with human values and interests.
- Communicate concepts in written, digital, and oral forms for technical and non-technical information.
- Show evidence of basic concepts in aviation safety related to the aviation, aerospace, and aeronautics industry.
- Conduct meaningful research, gathering information from primary and secondary sources, and incorporating and documenting source material in their writing.
- Show evidence of the skills needed to enrich the quality of life through activities, which enhance and promote lifetime learning.
- Reflect knowledge of contemporary issues affecting the aviation industry through their actions and attitudes.
- Show evidence of the basic concepts in national and international legislation and law as they pertain to the aviation, aerospace, and aeronautics industries.
- Define and solve problems within professional and personal environments.
- Show evidence of sound, ethical, management principles within standard aviation, aerospace, and aeronautics operations.
- Analyze historical events, cultures, cultural artifacts, social issues, and philosophical concepts.
Aeronautics Curriculum
The curriculum to be followed by each student will vary depending on any AOC prior learning or transfer credits granted.
General Education Requirements
For a full description of Embry‑Riddle General Education guidelines, please see the General Education section of this catalog. These minimum requirements are applicable to all degree programs.
| General Education | ||
| Communication Theory and Skills * | 9 | |
| Lower-Level Humanities * | 3 | |
| Lower-Level Social Sciences * | 3 | |
| Lower or Upper-Level Humanities or Social Sciences * | 3 | |
| Upper-Level Humanities or Social Science * | 3 | |
| Computer Science | 3 | |
| Mathematics (College Algebra or Higher, and MA 112 or MA 222) ** | 6 | |
| Physical and Life Sciences. One course must include a laboratory. ** | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 36 | |
- *
Embry‑Riddle courses in the general education categories of Communication Theory and Skills, Mathematics, Computer Science, Physical and Life Sciences, Humanities, and Social Sciences may be chosen from approved list of General Education courses, assuming prerequisite requirements are met and with the permission of the advisor. Courses from other institutions are acceptable if they fall into these broad categories and are at the level specified above in the Aeronautics vertical outline. Other courses may also be used with the permission of a department chair.
- **
Students need to ascertain Mathematics and Physical Sciences pre/corequisites that are required for other courses. For example, PS 113 and MA 112 are required for many upper-division AS courses.
Curriculum
| General Education | 36 | |
| Aviation Area of Concentration | 30 | |
| Select from (100-400) courses in AMS, AS, AT, CEA, CSO, CYB, FA, GEO, HSI, SF, SIM, SP, UA, WX | ||
AS 120 | Principles of Aeronautical Science | |
or AS 121 | Private Pilot Operations | |
AS 254 | Aviation Legislation | |
AS 405 | Aviation Law | |
AS 474 | Operational Applications in Aeronautics | |
SF 210 | Introduction to Aerospace Safety | |
| Program Support | 7 | |
ASC 101 | Aeronautical Science Student Success Seminar | |
or UNIV 101 | College Success | |
BA 201 | Principles of Management | |
or ACC 210 | Financial Accounting | |
| Select one of the following: | ||
EC 200 | An Economic Survey | |
EC 210 | Microeconomics | |
EC 211 | Macroeconomics | |
| Professional Development Electives | 33 | |
Select from upper-level (300-400) courses in ACC, AMS, AS, AT, BA, CEA, CSO, CYB, EC, FA, FIN, GEO, HSI, MK, SF, SIM, SP, UA, WX | ||
| Open Electives | 14 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
Suggested Plan of Study
Due to the requirement for one minor and the inherent flexibility of this degree, it is imperative to work closely with your academic advisor to ensure degree requirements are met.
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Credits | ||
| AS 120 | Principles of Aeronautical Science | 3-5 |
or AS 121
|
Private Pilot Operations | |
| UNIV 101 | College Success | 1 |
or ASC 101
|
Aeronautical Science Student Success Seminar | |
| Aviation Area of Concentration* (Only if taking AS 120) | 3 | |
| BA 201 | Principles of Management | 3 |
or ACC 210
|
Financial Accounting | |
| COM 122 | English Composition | 3 |
| MA 111 | Pre-Calculus for Aviation | 3 |
| MA 112 | Applied Calculus for Aviation | 3 |
or MA 222
|
Business Statistics | |
| EC 200 | An Economic Survey | 3 |
or EC 210
|
Microeconomics | |
or EC 211
|
Macroeconomics | |
| HU 14X Humanities Lower Level | 3 | |
| Social Science Lower Level | 3 | |
| SF 210 | Introduction to Aerospace Safety | 3 |
| Credits Subtotal | 31.0-33.0 | |
| Year Two | ||
| AS 254 | Aviation Legislation | 3 |
| CS Elective | 3 | |
| COM 219 | Speech | 3 |
| COM 221 | Technical Report Writing | 3 |
| HU/SS Lower or Upper Level Elective | 3 | |
| PS Elective | 6 | |
| PS Lab ** (Lab may count as Open Elective credit) | 0-1 | |
| Aviation Area of Concentration | 3 | |
| Professional Development Elective | 3 | |
| Open Elective | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 30.0-31.0 | |
| Year Three | ||
| AS 405 | 3 | |
| HU/SS Upper Level Elective | 3 | |
| Aviation Area of Concentration | 6 | |
| Professional Development Electives | 15 | |
| Open Elective | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 30.0 | |
| Year Four | ||
| AS 474 | 3 | |
| Aviation Area of Concentration | 1 | |
| Professional Development Electives | 15 | |
| Open Elective | 10-11 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 29.0-30.0 | |
| Credits Total: | 120 | |
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About Aeronautics at the Prescott, AZ Campus
The Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics program at the Prescott Campus is a combination of a student’s learning and experience with aviation-related careers, whether in fixed-wing, helicopter, air traffic control, or other areas of aviation.
At the Prescott Campus, students can earn a high-quality, industry-known, four-year degree and their flight ratings simultaneously, while attending classes in dynamic, aviation-related labs and facilities. Embry‑Riddle maintains a modern fleet of aircraft and a host of advanced flight simulation devices with advanced visual systems.
Tracks/Specialties and/or Certificates
The Prescott Campus offers students pursuing aeronautics the following options:
- A flight minor is approved for the Restricted Airline Transport Pilot certificate program. The FAA-approved ATP-CTP course is available to Aeronautics students.
- To complete the Area of Concentration (AOC), students may choose from a wide variety of courses, including options such as Aeronautical Science, Flight, Air Traffic Management, Safety (aviation-related), or Applied Meteorology (aviation-related).
Aeronautics Information
- Credits: 120
- Online or In-Person: In-Person
Professional Accreditation
The Aeronautics program is accredited by the Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI).
Helpful Links
- Tour our Prescott, Arizona campus
- Discover the Department's Faculty
- Explore the Fields of Study: Aviation & Space
- Find Related Clubs & Organizations
Student Learning Outcomes
Students will:
- Communicate concepts in written, digital, and oral forms for technical and non-technical audiences.
- Conduct meaningful research, gathering information from primary and secondary sources, and incorporating and documenting source material in their writing.
- Synthesize and apply knowledge to define and solve problems in professional and personal environments.
- Apply advanced concepts of aviation, aerospace and aeronautical science to solve problems in the aviation/aerospace industry.
- Apply principles of aviation safety to the aviation, aerospace, and aeronautics industry.
- Show evidence of sound, ethical, management principles within standard aviation, aerospace, and aeronautics operations.
- Show evidence of the basic concepts in national and international legislation and law as they pertain to the aviation, aerospace, and aeronautics industries.
- Use digitally-enabled technology and mathematical analysis to interpret data, draw valid conclusions, and solve mathematical and economic problems.
Degree Requirements
The Bachelor of Science degree in Aeronautics requires successful completion of a minimum of 120 credit hours (typically 8 semesters). A minimum of 40 credit hours must be upper-level. The curriculum to be followed by each student will vary depending on any AAOC prior learning or transfer credits granted.
Program Requirements
General Education
Embry‑Riddle degree programs require students to complete a minimum of 36 hours of General Education coursework. For a full description of Embry‑Riddle General Education guidelines, please see the General Education section of this catalog.
Students may choose other classes outside of their requirements, but doing so can result in the student having to complete more than the degree's 120 credit hours. This will result in additional time and cost to the student.
| Communication Theory and Skills | 9 | |
| Computer Science/Information Technology | 3 | |
| Mathematics | 6 | |
| Physical and Life Sciences (Natural Sciences) | 6 | |
| Humanities or Social Sciences | 12 | |
3 hours of Upper Level Humanities | ||
3 hours of Lower-Level Social Science | ||
3 hours of Lower-Level or Upper-Level Humanities or Social Science | ||
3 hours of Upper-Level Humanities or Social Science | ||
| Total Credits | 36 | |
Aeronautics Core (44 Credits)
| ACC 210 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| or BA 201 | Principles of Management | |
| COM 122 | English Composition # | 3 |
| Economics Elective Lower-Level | 3 | |
| General Education - Communications Elective # | 6 | |
| General Education - Computer Science / Information Technology Elective # | 3 | |
| General Education - Humanities Lower-Level Elective # | 3 | |
| General Education - Natural Sciences (One course must include a laboratory) # | 7 | |
| General Education - Social Science Lower-Level Elective # | 3 | |
| MA 111 | Pre-Calculus for Aviation # | 3 |
| or MA 140 | College Algebra | |
| MA 112 | Applied Calculus for Aviation # | 3 |
| or MA 222 | Business Statistics | |
| PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology (Social Science Lower-Level Elective) # | 3 |
| PSY 350 | Social Psychology (OR Humanities or Social Science Upper-Level Elective) # | 3 |
| UNIV 101 | College Success | 1 |
Aviation Area of Concentration (40 Credits)
| AS 120 | Principles of Aeronautical Science | 3-5 |
| or AS 121 | Private Pilot Operations | |
| or AS 125 | Private and UAS Pilot Operations | |
| AS 207 | Introduction to Aviation Research Methods | 3 |
| AS 405 | Aviation Law | 3 |
| AS 480 | Applied Aviation Research Methods | 3 |
| or AS 410 | Airline Dispatch Operations | |
| Advanced standing credit and/or non-duplicating credit from Aviation Maintenance Science, Aviation Maintenance Technology, Aeronautical Science, Air Traffic Management, CEA, Flight Airplane, Geoscience, Safety Science, or Weather courses | 26-28 | |
Professional Development Electives (21 Credits)
| Accounting, Aviation Maintenance Science, Aeronautical Science, Air Traffic Management, Business Administration, Computer Science, Cyber Intelligence, Economics, Geoscience, Finance, Safety Science, Security and Intelligence Studies, Simulation Science, or Weather Upper-Level Electives | 21 | |
Open Electives (15 Credits)
| Open Electives | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
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General Education Courses
All Army ROTC students are required to complete SS 321 - U.S. Military History 1900-Present (3 credits) in order to commission.
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About Aeronautics at the Worldwide & Online Campus
The Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics is a multidisciplinary online or on-campus degree program that combines previous experience with courses of study in human factors, security, aviation safety, occupational safety and health, air traffic control, aircraft maintenance and aeronautical science.
At the Worldwide & Online Campus you can structure your education around your lifestyle, taking classes where you want and when you want. Students can earn more than a quarter of the required semester hours from prior learning experience, such as military training and FAA licenses & certificates, and receive their bachelor’s degree in as few as three years.
Tracks/Specialties and/or Certificates
*Graduates from the Worldwide Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics are not eligible to apply for a restricted privileges airline transport pilot (ATP) certificate.
Aeronautics Information
- Credits: 120
- Online or In-Person: Fully online, EagleVision Virtual Classroom or see if a Worldwide location is close to you
Professional Accreditation
The Aeronautics program is accredited by the Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI).
Royal Aeronautical Society
The Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics program is recognized by the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS).
Helpful Links
- Attend a Worldwide Virtual Info Session
- Discover the Department's Faculty
- Explore the Fields of Study: Aviation & Space
- Find Related Clubs & Organizations
Student Learning Outcomes
Students will:
- Show evidence of the basic concepts in national and international legislation and law as they pertain to the aviation, aerospace, and aeronautics industries.
- Show evidence of sound, ethical, management principles within standard aviation, aerospace, and aeronautics operations.
- Show evidence of basic concepts in aviation safety as they pertain to the aviation, aerospace, and aeronautics industry.
- Apply advanced concepts of aviation, aerospace and aeronautical science to solve problems in the aviation/aerospace industry.
- Communicate concepts in written, digital, and oral forms for technical and non-technical audiences.
- Synthesize and apply knowledge to define and solve problems in professional and personal environments.
- Analyze historical events, cultures, cultural artifacts, social issues, and philosophical concepts.
- Conduct meaningful research, gathering information from primary and secondary sources, and incorporating and documenting source material in their writing.
- Use digitally-enabled technology and mathematical analysis to interpret data, draw valid conclusions, and solve mathematical and economic problems.
- Work effectively with others on diverse teams to produce quality written documents, oral presentations, and/or meaningful projects, assist in organizing shared tasks, contribute actively to groups, and resolve conflicts.
- Select, use, manage, and evaluate technologies, understand their functions, constraints, trade-offs, and societal impact, and apply or integrate these technologies in solving practical problems.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
General Education
| General Education | ||
| Embry‑Riddle courses in the general education categories of Communication Theory and Skills, Humanities, Social Sciences, Physical and Life Science, Mathematics, and Computer Science may be chosen from as listed, 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 | ||
| Any Communication Theory and Skills above ENGL 106 | 9 | |
| Humanities | ||
| Lower-Level Humanities (Any Lower or Upper Level Humanities) | 3 | |
| Upper-Level Humanities (Any Upper Level Humanities) | 3 | |
| Social Sciences | ||
| Any Social Science | 6 | |
| Physical and Life Science | ||
| Any Physical Science/Physics | 6 | |
| Mathematics | ||
| Any College Algebra or Higher Math Series | 6 | |
| Computer Science | ||
| Any Computer Science | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 36 | |
Core/Major
| Aviation Area of Concentration | 18 | |
| Make up shortages with non-duplicating courses from the following disciplines: Aeronautical Science, Aviation Maintenance, and related aviation/aerospace coursework in Transportation, Safety, Security, History, Engineering, and Uncrewed Systems. | ||
| Program Support | 24 | |
| ASCI 202 | Introduction to Aeronautical Science | 3 |
| ASCI 254 | Aviation Legislation | 3 |
| ASCI 404 | Applications in Aviation & Aerospace Law | 3 |
| STAT 211 | Statistics with Aviation Applications | 3 |
| MGMT 201 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| ACCT 210 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| MMIS 221 | Introduction to Management Information Systems | 3 |
| UNSY 315 | Uncrewed Aircraft Systems and Operations | 3 |
| Professional Development Core | 12 | |
| ASCI 491 | Operational Applications in Aeronautics | 3 |
| SCTY 400 | Aviation Security | 3 |
| LGMT 420 | Management of Production and Operations | 3 |
| BSAS 409 | Aviation Safety | 3 |
Electives
| Professional Development Electives (Upper Level) | 21 | |
| Select from courses in available Minor Courses of Study or as accepted in these related disciplines, and Technology. | ||
| Open Electives (Upper or Lower Level) | 9 | |
| Total Degree Requirements | 120 | |
Plan of Study (BSA)
Year One
| Term 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Communication Theory and Skills above ENGL 106 | 3 | |
| College Algebra or Higher Math Series | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 2 | ||
| Communication Theory and Skills above ENGL 106 | 3 | |
| College Algebra or Higher Math Series | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 3 | ||
| Humanities LL | 3 | |
| Physical Science/Physics | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 4 | ||
| Social Science | 3 | |
| Computer Science | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 5 | ||
| Communication Theory/Skills above ENGL 106 | 3 | |
| ASCI 202 | Introduction to Aeronautical Science | 3 |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Credits Total: | 30.0 | |
Year Two
| Term 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ASCI 254 | Aviation Legislation | 3 |
| Social Science | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 2 | ||
| MGMT 201 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| Physical Science/Physics | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 3 | ||
| ACCT 210 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| Open Elective | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 4 | ||
| BSAS 210 | Introduction to Aerospace Safety | 3 |
| Open Elective | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 5 | ||
| STAT 211 | Statistics with Aviation Applications | 3 |
| Open Elective | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Credits Total: | 30.0 | |
Year Three
| Term 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Aviation Area of Concentration | 3 | |
| UNSY 315 | Uncrewed Aircraft Systems and Operations | 3 |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 2 | ||
| Aviation Area of Concentration | 3 | |
| Humanities UL | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 3 | ||
| Aviation Area of Concentration | 3 | |
| LGMT 420 | Management of Production and Operations | 3 |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 4 | ||
| Aviation Area of Concentration | 3 | |
| SCTY 400 | Aviation Security | 3 |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 5 | ||
| Aviation Area of Concentration | 3 | |
| Aviation Area of Concentration | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Credits Total: | 30.0 | |
Year Four
| Term 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| BSAS 409 | Aviation Safety | 3 |
| ASCI 404 | Applications in Aviation & Aerospace Law | 3 |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 2 | ||
| Professional Development Elective | 3 | |
| Professional Development Elective | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 3 | ||
| Professional Development Elective | 3 | |
| Professional Development Elective | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 4 | ||
| Professional Development Elective | 3 | |
| Professional Development Elective | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 5 | ||
| Professional Development Elective | 3 | |
| ASCI 491 | Operational Applications in Aeronautics | 3 |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Credits Total: | 30.0 | |
| Total Degree Requirements | 120 | |
Combined Program Pathways provides academically talented students an opportunity for students to complete a bachelor's and a master's degree in an accelerated timeframe. ERAU recognizes that academically qualified undergraduate students may benefit from the advanced rigor and challenge of taking graduate‐level coursework prior to completing the undergraduate degree and being accepted into a graduate studies program. There are two BSA Combined Program Pathways:
B.S. in Aeronautics to M.S. in Aeronautics
This program is for students who are committed to continuing their education through the Master’s degree. This fast-paced program allows qualifying students the opportunity to complete both the Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics (BSA) and the Master of Science in Aeronautics (MSA) in five academic years.
Students who are accepted in the BSA-MSA combined pathway program, will spend three academic years in undergraduate-level study and then, during their senior year, will be allowed to take up to three graduate-level courses from the MSA to replace an equal number of elective courses in the BSA degree. Before selecting the three courses to be taken, students must confer with an advisor to ensure that the courses selected are suitable (a grade of B or better must be achieved). Upon completion of the BSA requirements, students will be enrolled in the MSA and can complete their degree in one year. In any graduate course taken by an undergraduate student, a grade of B or better must be earned. If a grade of C or F is earned in any of the courses taken in lieu of the elective courses in the BSA degree, the student will be removed from the program, have credit awarded to the BSA degree only, and may continue to complete the BSA degree.
As a minimum, the applicant must have at least a 3.00 GPA and earned a minimum of 75 credit hours toward the degree. Students initiate program acceptance through their Academic Advisor or Campus Advisor; to help ensure program criteria are met. Student Advisor will complete the request for processing into the program.
B.S. in Aeronautics to M.S. in Aviation and Aerospace Sustainability
This program is for students who are committed to continuing their education through the Aviation and Aerospace Sustainability Master’s degree. This fast-paced program provides allows qualifying students the opportunity to complete both the Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics (BSA) and the Master of Science in Aviation and Aerospace Sustainability (MSAAS) in five academic years.
Students who are accepted in the BSA-MSAAS combined pathway program, will spend three academic years in undergraduate-level study and then, during their senior year, will be allowed to take up to three graduate-level courses from the MSAAS to replace an equal number of elective courses in the BSA degree. Before selecting the three courses to be taken, students must confer with an advisor to ensure that the courses selected are suitable (a grade of B or better must be achieved). Upon completion of the BSA requirements, students will be enrolled in the MSAAS and can complete their degree in one year. In any graduate course taken by an undergraduate student, a grade of B or better must be earned. If a grade of C or F is earned in any of the courses taken in lieu of the elective courses in the BSA degree, the student will be removed from the program, have credit awarded to the BSA degree only, and may continue to complete the BSA degree.
As a minimum, the applicant must have at least a 3.00 GPA and earned a minimum of 75 credit hours toward the degree. Students initiate program acceptance through their Academic Advisor or Campus Advisor; to help ensure program criteria are met. Student Advisor will complete the request for processing into the program.
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About Aeronautics at the Asia Campus
A degree in Aeronautics can open doors to exciting career opportunities in Asia's rapidly growing aviation and aerospace industry. A surge in air travel demand, driven by economic growth, emerging markets and societal changes, creates more purchasing power. This translates to a continuous need for skilled professionals across various sectors. Some sectors with the highest demand include airlines, airports, aerospace engineering and manufacturing. New opportunities in fields such as urban air mobility, aviation sustainability, artificial intelligence and commercial space have grown significantly in Asia over the last several years.
Already one of Embry Riddle's largest degree programs in the United States, the Aeronautics degree sits at the center of our degree offerings in Singapore.
Program Information
- Qualification: BSc. in Aeronautics
- Study Modes: Full-Time and Part-Time
- Delivery: Classroom and Online (Blended)
- Credits Required: 121*
- Duration: 48-60 months (average with credit exemptions is 24 months)
Professional Accreditation
The Aeronautics program is accredited by the Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI).
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* Additional modules may be required based on placement examination results in mathematics and English.
Students will:
- Show evidence of the basic concepts in national and international legislation and law as they pertain to the aviation, aerospace, and aeronautics industries.
- Show evidence of sound, ethical, management principles within standard aviation, aerospace, and aeronautics operations.
- Show evidence of basic concepts in aviation safety as they pertain to the aviation, aerospace, and aeronautics industry.
- Apply advanced concepts of aviation, aerospace and aeronautical science to solve problems in the aviation/aerospace industry.
- Communicate concepts in written, digital, and oral forms for technical and non-technical audiences.
- Synthesize and apply knowledge to define and solve problems in professional and personal environments.
- Analyze historical events, cultures, cultural artifacts, social issues, and philosophical concepts.
- Conduct meaningful research, gathering information from primary and secondary sources, and incorporating and documenting source material in their writing.
- Use digitally-enabled technology and mathematical analysis to interpret data, draw valid conclusions, and solve mathematical and economic problems.
- Work effectively with others on diverse teams to produce quality written documents, oral presentations, and/or meaningful projects, assist in organizing shared tasks, contribute actively to groups, and resolve conflicts.
- Select, use, manage, and evaluate technologies, understand their functions, constraints, trade-offs, and societal impact, and apply or integrate these technologies in solving practical problems.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
| General Education Core | ||
| ENGL 123 | English Composition | 3 |
| ENGL 222 | Business Communication | 3 |
| ENGL 223 | Collaborative Writing & Presenting | 3 |
| HUMN 330 | Values and Ethics | 3 |
| SOCI 210 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| CSCI 123 | Introduction to Computing for Data Analysis | 3 |
| ECON 210 | Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECON 211 | Macroeconomics | 3 |
| WEAX 201 | Meteorology I | 3 |
| PHYS 142 | Introduction to Environmental Science | 3 |
| MATH 111 | Pre-calculus for Aviation | 3 |
| MATH 112 | Applied Calculus for Aviation | 3 |
| Total Credits | 36 | |
| Singapore Specific Core | ||
| UNIV 101 | College Success | 1 |
| ASCI 185 | Introduction to Flight | 3 |
| or ASCI 202 | Introduction to Aeronautical Science | |
| RSCH 202 | Introduction to Research Methods | 3 |
| COIN 496 | Co-Operative Education * | 3 |
| or SFTY 326 | System Safety | |
| Total Credits | 10 | |
* COIN 496 is a mandatory 3 credit course module intended for all undergraduate students to take as part of the Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics offered through the Singapore location. Under certain extenuating circumstances, COIN 496 may be substituted on a case-by-case basis for SFTY 326 System Safety in discussion with the Academic Advising Team. COIN 496 is an industry attachment serving as a structured supervised internship through which a student is personally coached by expert faculty. COIN 496 intends to add value to the student experience and benefit student employability upon completion of the degree program.
| Aviation Area of Concentration | ||
| SCTY 400 | Aviation Security | 3 |
| SFTY 440 | System Safety Management | 3 |
| ACCT 210 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| BSAS 320 | Human Factors in Aviation Safety | 3 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
| Program Support Core | ||
| ASCI 254 | Aviation Legislation | 3 |
| ASCI 404 | Applications in Aviation & Aerospace Law | 3 |
| STAT 211 | Statistics with Aviation Applications | 3 |
| MGMT 201 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| MMIS 221 | Introduction to Management Information Systems | 3 |
| ASCI 309 | Aerodynamics | 3 |
| UNSY 315 | Uncrewed Aircraft Systems and Operations | 3 |
| Total Credits | 21 | |
| Professional Development Core | ||
| ASCI 491 | Operational Applications in Aeronautics | 3 |
| LGMT 420 | Management of Production and Operations | 3 |
| BSAS 409 | Aviation Safety | 3 |
| Total Credits | 9 | |
Electives/Minors
| Electives/Minors Options | 33 | |
| Students must choose 15 elective credits and one minor from the options below: | ||
| Elective Options: Select from unduplicated courses in Aeronautical Science, Management, Economics, Safety, Security, Engineering, and Unmanned Systems | ||
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| Total Degree Requirements | 121 | |
The following modules may be required based on placement examination results:
| ENGL 104 | Basic English | 1 |
| ENGL 106 | Introduction to Composition | 3 |
| MATH 100 | Foundations in Mathematical Problem Solving | 3 |
| MATH 106 | Basic Algebra & Trigonometry | 3 |
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