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

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