Bachelor of Science in
Aeronautics
This respected degree is designed specifically for students who work, have worked or want to work in aviation-related careers and awards credit for prior experience.
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
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: 121*
- Duration: 48-60 months (average with credit exemptions is 24 months)
Program Length
Full-Time (courses conducted during the day)
Students pursuing the BSA degree program at a full-time pace will take three courses each term. The 120-credit hour BSA degree is designed to be completed in 3.5 years. However, diploma and/or “A” level holders are eligible for a significant number of course exemptions and can expect to complete the degree program in as little as two years.
Part-Time (courses conducted during the evening)
Students pursuing the BSA degree program at a part-time pace will take two courses each term. The full 120-credit hour BSA degree is designed to be completed in five years. However, diploma and/or “A” level holders are eligible for a significant number of course exemptions and can expect to complete the degree program in as little as three years. Part-time students also have the option of accelerating completion of the degree by taking some courses entirely online.
Intake
Our primary intake for the BSA degree program takes place in July of each year; however, it is possible to start in January as well. A member of the Enrollment Management team can help you decide which start term works best for you.
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.
Degree Requirements
| Module Title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Aviation Area of Concentration | ||
| SCTY 400 | Aviation Security | 3 |
| SFTY 440 | Safety System Management | 3 |
| ACCT 210 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| BSAS 320 | Human Factors in Aviation Safety | 3 |
| Program Support Core | ||
| ASCI 202 or ASCI 185 |
Introduction to Aeronautical Science Introduction to Flight |
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 |
| MMIS 221 | Introduction to Management Information Systems | 3 |
| RSCH 202 | Introduction to Research Methods | 3 |
| UNSY 315 | Uncrewed Aircraft Systems and Operations | 3 |
| ASCI 309 | Aerodynamics | 3 |
| Singapore Support Core | ||
| RSCH 202 | Introduction to Research Methods | 3 |
| UNIV 101 | College Success | 1 |
|
COIN 496 or |
Co-Operative Education |
3 |
| Professional Development Core | ||
| ASCI 491 | Operational Applications in Aeronautics | 3 |
| LGMT 420 | Management of Production and Operations | 3 |
| BSAS 409 | Aviation Safety | 3 |
| Any Minor Listed Below | 18 | |
| Electives not used as part of minor |
15 | |
| Total Degree Requirements* | 121 | |
The following minors are currently available in the BSA degree program:
| Program Title | Credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Minor in Air Cargo Management |
|||
| LGMT 410 | Management of Air Cargo | 3 | |
| MGMT 415 | Airline Management | 3 | |
| MGMT 426 | International Aviation Management |
3 | |
| ECON 420 | Economics of Air Transportation |
3 | |
| MGMT 408 | Airport Management |
3 | |
| LGMT 411 | Logistics Management for Aviation/Aerospace |
3 | |
| Minor in Air Traffic Management | |||
| ASCI 301 |
Introduction to Air Traffic Control |
3 | |
| ASCI 303 | Tower and Radar for Air Traffic Control and Management |
3 | |
| WEAX 301 | Aviation Weather |
3 | |
| ASCI 403 | Air Traffic Management | 3 | |
| ASCI 411 | Human Factors in ATM |
3 | |
| ASCI 426 | Airport Management in ATM |
3 | |
| Minor in Airport Management | |||
| MGMT 436 | Strategic Management |
3 | |
| MGMT 408 | Airport Management | 3 | |
| MGMT 412 | Airport Planning and Design |
3 | |
| MGMT 426 | International Aviation Management |
3 | |
| LGMT 410 | Management of Air Cargo |
3 | |
| FINE 418 | Airport Administration & Finance |
3 | |
| Minor in Aviation Maintenance Operations |
|||
| AMNT 322 | Aircraft Inspection and Scheduled Maintenance Programs |
3 | |
| OBLD 427 | Management of the Multicultural Workforce |
3 | |
| AMNT 416 | Aviation Maintenance Management: A Global Perspective |
3 | |
| AMNT 424 | Maintenance Repair and Overhaul in Aviation |
3 | |
| AMNT 429 | Advanced Technologies in Design and Production of Aircraft Structures and Systems |
3 | |
| LGMT 411 | Logistics Management for Aviation/Aerospace |
3 | |
| Minor in Aviation Safety |
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| BSAS 210 | Introduction to Aerospace Safety | 3 | |
| BSAS 330 | Aircraft Accident Investigation | 3 | |
| BSAS 335 | Mechanical and Structural Factors in Aviation Safety | 3 | |
| BSAS 345 | Aviation Safety Program Management |
3 | |
| ASCI 411 | Human Factors in ATM |
3 | |
| UNSY 431 | Uncrewed Unmanned Systems Human Factors Considerations |
3 | |
| Minor in Economics |
|||
| ECON 225 | Engineering Economics |
3 | |
| ECON 312 | Money and Banking | 3 | |
| ECON 315 | Managerial Economics |
3 | |
| ECON 411 | International Economics | 3 | |
| ECON 420 | Economics of Air Transportation |
3 | |
| MGMT 426 | International Aviation Management | 3 | |
| Minor in Human Resources |
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| HRMD 314 |
Human Resource Management |
3 | |
| HRMD 482 | Human Resources Training and Development | 3 | |
| HRMD 483 | Compensation and Benefits | 3 | |
| OBLD 317 | Organizational Behavior |
3 | |
| MGMT 426 | International Aviation Management |
3 | |
| OBLD 427 | Management of the Multicultural Workforce |
3 | |
| Minor in Small Uncrewed Aircraft System (sUAS) Operation |
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| ASCI 121 | Private Pilot Operations | 5 | |
| BSAS 409 | Aviation Safety | 3 | |
| BSAS 345 | Aviation Safety Program Management | 3 | |
| UNSY 235 | sUAS Flight and Mission Planning | 3 | |
| UNSY 235L | sUAS Flight and Mission Planning Laboratory | 1 | |
| UNSY 435 | sUAS Practical Application and Assessment | 3 | |
| Minor in Technical Management |
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| OBLD 371 | Leadership | 3 | |
| PMGT 391 | Project Planning I | 3 | |
| MISA 394 | Information Security Management | 3 | |
| LGMT 420 | Management of Production and Operations | 3 | |
| LGMT 444 | Principles of Supply Chain Management | 3 | |
| MKTG 449 | Strategic Marketing Management | 3 | |
| Minor in Uncrewed and Autonomous Systems |
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| UNSY 315 | Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Operations | 3 | |
| UNSY 316 | Operational and Business Aspects of Unmanned Aircraft Systems | 3 | |
| UNSY 318 | Unmanned Aircraft Systems Robotics | 3 | |
| UNSY 410 | Unmanned Systems Sensing Technology | 3 | |
| SFTY 360 | Construction Safety | 3 | |
| BSAS 345 | Aviation Safety Program Management | 3 | |
* The following modules may be required based on placement examination results in mathematics and English:
- GNED 104 Basic English (1)
- ENGL 106 Introduction to Composition (3)
- GNED 103 Basic Mathematics (1)
- MATH 106 Basic Algebra & Trigonometry (3)
There is a minimum of five students required for any course to commence. However, ERAU Asia Institute may decide to start a course with less than the minimum on a cohort-by-cohort basis. Should the minimum number of students not be met, students will have the option to either wait for the next intake or pursue their intended degree through Embry‑Riddle Worldwide Online. Students will be notified at least 30 days before the intended commencement of any course if the minimum number has not been reached. ERAU Asia Institute will refund any tuition/fees should a course not commence because the minimum number of students was not reached.
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