Bachelor of Science in
Aviation Business Administration
The aviation industry contributes more than $150 billion annually to the U.S. economy and employs more than one million people across the country, according to the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA). Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Bachelor of Science in Aviation Business Administration is designed for students to excel in this high-powered, fast-paced industry.
ERAU’s B.S. in Aviation Business Administration degree will help students get ahead in the high-powered aviation industry.
With accreditation from the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) and the Aviation Accreditation Board International (ABBI), ERAU’s Aviation Business Administration program is designed to meet industry demands.
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.
The Bachelor 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
DEGREE DETAILS
This degree is offered at the following campuses. Select a campus to learn more.
About Aviation Business Administration at the Asia Campus
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Singapore offers the Bachelor of Science in Aviation Business Administration (ABA) through our newly formed partnership with the ERC Institute. The ERC Institute partnership provides ERAU with the ability to host students in either a full-time or part-time classroom capacity. Graduates hired in the business sector of the field will be prepared for positions such as airport or airline manager, aircraft salesperson, airline customer service representative, or a host of other challenging roles that require a combined knowledge of business acumen and aviation. A Bachelor of Science in Aviation Business Administration (BSABA) is the first step to getting there.
The Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University BSABA program is the same program offered in the United States, Europe, and Online, with enhancements to satisfy the unique demands of aeronautics professionals in Singapore and the surrounding regions.
Especially designed for students who wish to lead and manage in the aviation world, the BSABA program offers:
- Leadership skills
- An understanding of how to balance an organization using concepts of organizational theory and design
- The skills needed to conduct business transactions and simulate the impact of those decisions on an organization’s bottom line
- The benefit of learning from faculty who are experienced industry professionals themselves
- This full-time or part-time program is offered in an intimate classroom setting where you get one-on-one attention from faculty members and the chance to interact with and learn from fellow students.
Full-Time (courses conducted during the day): Students pursuing the BSABA degree program at a full-time pace will take 3 courses each term. The 120-credit hour BSABA 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 2 years.
Part-Time (courses conducted during the evening): Students pursuing the BSABA degree program at a part-time pace will take 2 courses each term. The full 120-credit hour BSABA degree is designed to be completed in 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 3 years. Part-time students also have the option of accelerating completion of the degree by taking some courses entirely online.
Bachelor of Science in Aviation Business Administration
To graduate, students must complete 120 credit hours of General Education, Aviation Business Support and Aviation Management core studies at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Polytechnic diploma holders will be eligible for exemption from some of the courses listed below.
| Course | Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Core | ||
| ENGL 123 | English Composition | 3 |
| SPCH 219 | Speech | 3 |
| ENGL 222 | Business Communication | 3 |
| HUMN 330 | Values and Ethics | 3 |
| HUMN 400 | Science and Aviation/Aerospace Technology in Society | 3 |
| CSCI 109 | Introduction to Computers and Applications | 3 |
| PHYS 102 | Explorations in Physics | 3 |
| WEAX 201 | Meteorology 1 | 3 |
| MATH 111 | Pre-Calculus for Aviation | 3 |
| MATH 112 | Applied Calculus for Aviation | 3 |
| ECON 210 | Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECON 211 | Macroeconomics | 3 |
| Total General Education Credits | 36 | |
| Common Business Core | ||
| MATH 222 | Business Statistics | 3 |
| MGMT 201 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| RSCH 202 | Introduction to Research Methods | 3 |
| MGMT 312 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| MGMT 311 | Marketing | 3 |
| MGMT 428 | Business Analytics and Data Intelligence | 3 |
| MGMT 436 | Strategic Management | 3 |
| MGMT 390 | Business Law | 3 |
| MGMT 221 | Introduction to Management Information Systems | 3 |
| MGMT 314 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| Total Credits | 30 | |
| Aviation Management Core | ||
| BSAB 410 | Management of Air Cargo | 3 |
| BSAB 415 | Airline Management | 3 |
| MGMT 411 | Logistics Management for Aviation/Aerospace | 3 |
| MGMT 210 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| BSAB 450 | Airline/Airport Marketing | 3 |
| MGMT 408 | Airport Management | 3 |
| Aviation Management Credits | 18 | |
| Total Degree Requirement | 120 | |
| ELECTIVE/MINOR REQUIREMENTS: | ||
| Students must choose 18 elective credits and one minor or two minors from the options below. Regardless of which option the student chooses, they must complete a total of 36 credits of elective courses and/or minor courses. | ||
| Elective Options: | ||
| Select from unduplicated courses in Aeronautical Science, Management, Economics, Safety, Security, Transportation, Engineering, and Unmanned Systems | ||
| Minor Options | 18 | |
| Choose Minor(s) from the list below: | ||
| Airport Management Minor (Classroom) | ||
| ASCI 254 | Aviation Legislation | 3 |
| ASCI 404 | Applications in Aviation/Aerospace Law | 3 |
| BSAB 412 | Airport Planning and Design | 3 |
| BSAB 418 | Airport Administration & Finance | 3 |
| BSAB 425 | Trends and Current Problems in Air Transportation | 3 |
| SCTY 400 | Airport Security | 3 |
| Aviation Safety Minor (Classroom) | ||
| SFTY 365 | Fire Protection | 3 |
| SFTY 375 | Propulsion Plant Investigation | 3 |
| SFTY 350 | Aircraft Crash and Emergency Management | 3 |
| SFTY 330 | Aircraft Accident Investigation | 3 |
| SFTY 345 | Aviation Safety Program Management | 3 |
| SFTY 440 | System Safety Management | 3 |
| Economics Minor (Online) | ||
| 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 |
| Any College of Business unduplicated course | 3 | |
| Human Resources Minor (Online) | ||
| MGMT 314 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| MGMT 482 | Human Resources Training and Development | 3 |
| MGMT 483 | Compensation and Benefits | 3 |
| MGMT 317 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| MGMT 324 | Aviation Labor Relations | 3 |
| MGMT 427 | Management of the Multicultural Workforce | 3 |
| Management Information Systems Minor (Online) | ||
| MGMT 392 | Database Management | 3 |
| MGMT 394 | Information Security Management | 3 |
| MGMT 422 | Information Technology Management, Strategy, and Governance | 3 |
| MGMT 428 | Business Analytics and Data Intelligence | 3 |
| MGMT 492 | Information Systems Project Management | 3 |
| MGMT 494 | Aviation Information Systems | 3 |
| Technical Management Minor (Online) | ||
| MGMT 371 | Leadership | 3 |
| MGMT 391 | Introduction to Project Management | 3 |
| MGMT 394 | Information Security Management | 3 |
| MGMT 420 | Management of Production and Operations | 3 |
| MGMT 444 | Principles of Supply Chain Management | 3 |
| MGMT 449 | Strategic Marketing Management | 3 |
Students applying from Singapore:
Polytechnic Students:
- Official copies of your polytechnic transcripts. In order for these documents to be considered official you must request an original copy from your polytechnic institution.
- Copy of your polytechnic diploma.
- Copy of your O/A level examination results.
O/A Level Students:
- Official copies of your General Certificate of Education Ordinary and if applicable your Advanced level results. In order for these documents to be considered official, you must present to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University the original certificates so that an official copy can be made. Students who have taken “A” level examinations are eligible for exemptions based on the subjects they’ve taken and the grades received. For a list of “A” level exemptions, please click here.
International Students
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University requires that all international students meet the university minimum requirements for admission. These requirements vary from country to country and each application to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is reviewed on an individual case-by-case basis. For a list of minimum entry requirements by country, please click here.
Students studying in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma are eligible for exemptions based on the subjects they’ve taken and the grades received. For a list of IB Diploma exemptions, please click here.
Students who have taken “A” level examinations are eligible for exemptions based on the subjects they’ve taken and the grades received. For a list of “A” level exemptions, please click here.
Applicants for whom English is not the primary language must either:
- Attain a minimum score on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) of 550 (paper-based) or 79-80 (Internet-based).
- Attain a minimum score on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) of 6.0.
- Earn transferable credit for a course that is the equivalent of ENGL 123 (English Composition) at an accredited post-secondary institution.
- Show evidence of attendance and graduation from a secondary school in which the language of instruction was English.
International students should visit Singapore’s Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) FAQ website for information on the issuance of a student pass/student visa. All student pass requirements will be shared with students when an admission decision is made by the university.
Official/Attested copies of documents listed above should be mailed to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Office of Enrollment Management, 75 Bukit Timah Road, #02-01 Boon Siew Building, Singapore 229833. Alternatively, students may make an appointment to bring original documents in so that an official copy can be made.
Only upon submission of the documents listed above will the University be able to process your application.
For questions regarding program cost, contact an Enrollment Advisor at +65 6933 9580 or asia@erau.edu. If you are ready to apply, begin the application process today.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University offers the Bachelor of Science in Aviation Business Administration (BSABA) through our newly formed partnership with ERC Institute. The ERC Institute partnership provides us with the ability to host students in a full-time or part-time classroom capacity. The Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University BSABA program in Singapore is the same program offered in the United States, Europe and online, with enhancements to satisfy the unique demands of aviation management professionals in Singapore and the surrounding regions.
Full-Time (courses conducted during the day)
Students pursuing the BSABA degree program at a full-time pace will take 3 courses each term. The 120 credit hour BSABA 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 2 years.
Part-Time (courses conducted during the evening)
Students pursuing the BSABA degree program at a part-time pace will take 2 courses each term. The full 120 credit hour BSABA degree is designed to be completed in 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 3 years. Part-time students also have the option of accelerating completion of the degree by taking some courses entirely online.
The cost of the Bachelor of Science in Aviation Business Administration (BSABA) degree is dependent on the number of credits a student is required to take to complete the degree requirements.
Diploma Graduates / GCE “A” Level Students
Students entering the program with a diploma or GCE “A” level examination results can expect to receive a significant number of exemptions. Exemptions vary depending on the diploma and GCE “A” level subjects but most students holding one of these qualifications are eligible for between 45 and 60 credits of exemptions. A diploma holder or GCE “A” level student can expect to pay between SGD 30,000 and 48,000 for the entire degree.
Current fees for the degree program can be found on our tuition page.
Secondary School Graduates / GCE “O” Level Students
Students entering the program without any exemptions will be required to take all 120 credits in the BSA degree. A secondary school graduate or GCE “O” level student can expect to pay SGD 63,000 for the entire degree.
Current fees for the degree program can be found on our tuition page.
For more detailed information regarding program cost, contact an Enrollment Advisor at +65 6933 9580 or asia@erau.edu.
Family Grant:
A grant of $2,500 is offered for each sibling of the same family simultaneously enrolled on a full-time basis. Example, two siblings enroll at the same time, but one completes or departs the University before the other sibling, the grant is discontinued for the sibling still enrolled
Undergraduate Students:
Embry-Riddle Asia offers a range of academic merit and demonstrated need based scholarships to new students. The scholarship amounts range from S$3,000 to S$9,000 and are spread across the duration of a student’s degree. Awards are based on a student’s academic merit (CGPA and/or O/A level examination results) and demonstrated financial need of the student and/or family. Eligible students are invited to complete a scholarship application after admission to the university. In order to keep the scholarship, a student must maintain a CGPA of 3.00. If a student’s CGPA drops below 3.00 the scholarship will be cancelled for all future terms. The scholarship is only valid for study at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University – Asia and is not transferable to other locations/campuses at Embry-Riddle. The minimum eligibility requirements are:
- Secondary/Post-Secondary Grade Point Average of 3.00 or higher on a 4.00 scale, and/or
- A pass certificate at the “A” Level with a minimum grade of B or higher for two subjects taken at the advanced level, and/or
- International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IB) total score of 32 or higher
Our primary intake for the BSABA 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.
Get Started Now:
Degree Resources
120 Credits
View Financial Aid and Tuition Information
Learn about our General Education
Expanding a Tradition of Excellence
Asia Campus
Research Park Startup Sensatek Wins Major NSF Award
Student Business Club Takes State Competition for 13 Straight Years
Prospects are Excellent for Aviation Industry, Experts Report
Q&A: Airbus Executive Challenges Students to ‘Think Macro,’ Define Their Own Success
Scientist-Astronaut and Two Aerospace Executives Named to Embry-Riddle’s Board of Trustees
Boeing Partners with Embry-Riddle to Offer Scholarships for Future Pilots and Aviation Maintenance Technicians
Embry-Riddle Asia Students from Across the Region Earn Degrees at Commencement Ceremony in Singapore
Faculty, Students and Staff Celebrate Philanthropic Family
About Aviation Business Administration at the Daytona Beach, FL Campus
The Bachelor of Science in Aviation Business Administration at the Daytona Beach Campus is geared toward students who want to build a strong foundation for a management career in the aviation industry. The program is accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs.
The Bachelor of Science in Aviation Business Administration degree is housed in the Department of Economics, Finance, & Information Systems in the David B. O'Maley College of Business.
The first year typically includes a blend of aviation-related science and general education courses along with courses in management and business principles.
The degree lets the students select a major in either Air Transportation or Supply Chain Management in Aviation and Aerospace. Students should declare their major at the beginning of their sophomore year.
Students enrolled in the Air Force, Army, or Navy ROTC programs may substitute AF, MY, or NSC courses for the open elective courses.
Graduates are prepared for careers working for airlines in network planning, pricing and inventory analysis, and revenue management.
The Campus is adjacent to the Daytona Beach International Airport and the NextGen Test Bed, and is also close to NASA and Kennedy Space Center.
Students are eligible to participate in study abroad programs.
The Bachelor of Science degree in Aviation Business Administration requires successful completion of a minimum of 120 credit hours and is normally completed in eight semesters. Designed for students interested in obtaining a strong aviation business foundation, the degree lets the students select the major in either Air Transportation or Supply Chain Management in Aviation and Aerospace. Students should declare their major at the beginning of their sophomore year. Students who participate in the Cooperative Education program may substitute up to 6 credit hours, if approved, toward the specified courses required in their major.
This program is accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
Students enrolled in the Air Force, Army, or Naval ROTC programs may substitute AF, MY, or NSC courses for the open elective courses.
Students should be aware that several courses in each academic year may require prerequisite subject knowledge and/or class standing. Check the course descriptions before registering for classes to ensure appropriate placement.
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 | 36 | |
| Program Support | 12 | |
| Business Core | 36 | |
| Major | 21 | |
| Open Electives | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
General Education*
| Communication Theory and Skills | 9 | |
| Lower-Level Humanities | 3 | |
| Lower-Level Social Sciences (EC 210) | 3 | |
| Lower or Upper-Level Humanities or Social Sciences (EC 211) | 3 | |
| Upper-Level Humanities or Social Sciences | 3 | |
| Computer Science | 3 | |
| Mathematics | 6 | |
| Physical and Life Sciences | 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 Aviation Business Administration vertical outline. Other courses may also be used with the permission of a department chair. |
Program Support
| AS 120 | Principles of Aeronautical Science | 3 |
| BA 230 | Advanced Computer Based Systems | 3 |
| MA 222 | Business Statistics | 3 |
| BA 352 | Business Quantitative Methods | 3 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Business Core
| BA 201 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| BA 210 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| BA 220 | Marketing | 3 |
| BA 225 | Business Law | 3 |
| BA 312 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| BA 317 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| BA 320 | Business Information Systems | 3 |
| BA 325 | Social Responsibility and Ethics in Management | 3 |
| BA 332 | Corporate Finance I | 3 |
| BA 335 | International Business | 3 |
| BA 420 | Management of Production and Operations | 3 |
| BA 490 | Strategic Management | 3 |
| Total Credits | 36 | |
| Open Electives | ||
| Students select a minor or complete open electives of their choice. | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
Air Transportation Major
| BA 215 | Transportation Principles | 3 |
| BA 310 | Airport Management | 3 |
| BA 315 | Airline Management | 3 |
| BA 426 | International Aviation Management | 3 |
| EC 420 | Economics of Air Transportation | 3 |
| Specified Electives ** | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 21 | |
| ** | any BA/EC Upper-Level course not required in Business Core or Major. |
Supply Chain Management in Aviation and Aerospace Major
| BA 215 | Transportation Principles | 3 |
| BA 363 | Supply Chain Management | 3 |
| BA 410 | Management of Air Cargo | 3 |
| BA 411 | Logistics Management for Aviation/Aerospace | 3 |
| Select three from the following: | 9 | |
BA 318 | Entrepreneurship I | |
BA 321 | Aviation/Aerospace Systems Analysis Methods | |
BA 326 | Marketing Management | |
BA 336 | Electronic Commerce | |
BA 422 | Life Cycle Analysis for Systems and Programs in Aviation/Aerospace | |
BA 424 | Project Management in Aviation Operations | |
BA 430 | International Trade and Regulations | |
| Total Credits | 21 | |
Note: Students may select two of the above mentioned courses in combination with a relevant and COB approved internship (CEAM) to satisfy the elective course requirement for the major.
| Total Degree Requirements | 120 | |
Get Started Now:
Degree Summary
120 Credits
Estimate your tuition by using the Tuition Calculator
View Financial Aid Information
Learn about our General Education
Find out about transferring credits to this degree
Learn more about our Veterans & Military benefits
View our Academic Calendar
The Business Programs
Daytona Beach, FL Campus
Eagles Ace Global Aerospace Maintenance Competition
Eagles Claim Three of 13 Global Space Ambassador Slots
Four Embry-Riddle Students Win Bob Hoover Presidential Scholarships
New Art Gallery Dedicated in Honor of Artist-Astronaut Mrs. Nicole Stott
Growing Commercial Space Industry Needs Policy Experts
Eagles Contribute to Unmanned Aircraft Systems Training
Corporate Careers Beckon in User Experience Research
Q&A: Aviation Needs More Women on the Flight Deck – and in All Roles
About Aviation Business Administration at the Prescott, AZ Campus
The Bachelor of Science in Aviation Business Administration (ABA) program at the Prescott Campus is geared toward students who want to build a strong business foundation, with the networking skills required for a management career in the aviation / aerospace industry.
ABA students select from concentrations in Management, Airport Management, Financial Management, Fixed-wing Flight Operations or Helicopter Flight Operations. Outside the classroom, students have ample opportunities to interact with members of industry through field trips, industry events/meetings, business conferences, on/off campus networking events, and various study abroad programs.
The Bachelor of Science in Aviation Business Administration degree is housed in the School of Business in the College of Arts and Sciences.
Emphasis is placed on effective communications, quantitative skills, global awareness, social responsibility, information technology, critical thinking skills, teamwork, business functional skills, aviation/aerospace industry familiarity, and a commitment to lifelong learning.
Each year, 10-20 percent of ERAU business students are selected for internships with prestigious industry employers. Many of the globally focused business students travel to Asia, Europe, South America, and the Middle East for study abroad programs.
Diverse elective courses allow students to broaden their general education interests or pursue specific interests in many specialized areas, including international commerce, economics/finance, aviation/aerospace, security and intelligence, the environment, aviation safety, and culture and language.
The Aviation Business Administration degree program, offered by the School of Business, reflects the ever-changing and demanding environment of business, government, and the aviation industry. The curriculum is designed to provide graduates with the knowledge and skills essential to their successful entry into business and society. Emphasis is placed on effective communications, quantitative skills, global awareness, social responsibility, information technology, critical thinking skills, teamwork, business functional skills, aviation/aerospace industry familiarity, and a commitment to lifelong learning.
This degree program offers a unique educational experience for the business-focused student. It is the appropriate foundation for entry into career opportunities in business, aviation management, financial management, or flight operations. Course requirements include computer applications, group/individual projects and presentations, and a blend of theory and applications to best prepare students for a variety of positions in the workplace. Colloquia, forums, visiting speakers, interesting field trip experiences, and interdisciplinary opportunities/activities serve to enrich the curriculum.
Diverse elective courses allow students to broaden their general education interests or pursue specific interests in many specialized areas, including international commerce, economics/finance, aviation/aerospace, security and intelligence, the environment, aviation safety, and culture and language. A variety of unique “minors” (minor programs of study) are available for interested students wishing to supplement their formal academic preparation with specialized coursework in more than 20 additional areas of study. Dedicated faculty advisors assist ABA students in evaluating the many opportunities available to them in this program.
Active business/aviation related clubs on campus include Phi Beta Lambda (a business-focused organization providing students an opportunity to compete at state and national leadership conferences); the American Association of Airport Executives (an aviation management-focused association with prior travel to Chicago, Las Vegas, Toronto, Seattle, San Francisco and Hong Kong); and the Aviation Business Networking Club (an organization for personal and professional development and networking).
Our students are encouraged to think beyond traditional academic boundaries and seek workplace and cultural experiences that will enrich and enlighten them on the evolving workplace and the global business environment. Unique internships and cooperative educational experiences are available and encouraged, with staff assigned to assist students in position identification and placement. A Business Industry Advisory Board provides guidance on the needs of business, government, and the aviation industry.
Numerous summer-abroad experiences are available for students wishing to increase their international perspectives. Previous summer-abroad academic programs have been offered in Paris, London, Italy, Poland, China, Germany, Ecuador, Chile, and Mexico.
Course descriptions, included in this catalog, should be reviewed prior to registering for classes, to ensure proper placement. Some courses may require prerequisite subject knowledge or particular class standing. Department-sponsored tutoring and labs are available.
Degree Requirements
The Bachelor of Science degree in Aviation Business Administration (ABA) requires successful completion of a minimum of 120 credit hours, and is normally completed in eight semesters. Designed for students interested in obtaining a strong business foundation with emphasis on specific aviation business and management opportunities, the student may select an Area of Concentration in Management, Financial Management, Supply Chain Management in Aviation and Aerospace, Flight Operations, and Airport Management.
Students should declare their Area of Concentration at the beginning of their sophomore year. Students who want to specialize in more than one Area of Concentration may cross-utilize up to 6 credit hours toward the second area of concentration. Students who participate in the Cooperative Education program may substitute up to 3 credit hours, if approved, toward the specified courses required in their Area of Concentration. Students enrolled in the Air Force or Army ROTC program may substitute AF or MSL courses for the open elective courses.
Select Aviation Business Administration program offerings at the Prescott Campus are accredited by the Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI). The goal of AABI accredited programs is to create aviation management and business professionals. The Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University – Prescott School of Business is a member of the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) and is accredited. The only business degrees that can be declared simultaneously are BS/BA or BS/ABA with BS/GB.
| General Education | 36-38 | |
| Business Core | 52 | |
| Area of Concentration | 17-19 | |
| Open Electives | 11-15 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
(General Education selections for Aviation Business Administration students are listed below.)
| Communication Theory and Skills | 9 | |
| Computer Science | 3 | |
| Humanities Lower-Level course | 3 | |
| Social Sciences Lower-Level course | 6 | |
| Humanities/Social Sciences Upper-Level course | 3 | |
| Mathematics | 6 | |
| Physical and Life Sciences (One course must include a laboratory) | 6-8 | |
| Total Credits | 36-38 | |
Business Core
| BA 102 | Introduction to Aviation, Aerospace and Global Business | 3 |
| or AS 120 | Principles of Aeronautical Science | |
| BA 121 | Software Based Bookkeeping | 1 |
| BA 201 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| BA 210 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| BA 311 | Marketing | 3 |
| BA 312 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| BA 319 | Managerial and Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| BA 320 | Business Information Systems | 3 |
| BA 325 | Social Responsibility and Ethics in Management | 3 |
| BA 332 | Corporate Finance I | 3 |
| BA 335 | International Business | 3 |
| BA 352 | Business Quantitative Methods | 3 |
| BA 390 | Business Law | 3 |
| BA 420 | Management of Production and Operations | 3 |
| BA 437 | Strategic Management and Consulting | 3 |
| EC 211 | Macroeconomics | 3 |
| EC 315 | Managerial Economics | 3 |
| Aviation Knowledge*** Elective: | 3 | |
BA 324 | Aviation Labor Relations | |
BA 408 | Airport Management | |
BA 410 | Management of Air Cargo | |
| Total Credits | 52 | |
Areas of Concentration
Students must select one of the six following Areas of Concentration. Up to 3 credits of an approved internship or study-abroad experience may be substituted into any AOC.
Airport Management
| BA 308 | Public Administration | 3 |
| BA 408 | Airport Management | 3 |
| BA 418 | Airport Administration and Finance | 3 |
| BA/EC Business Electives (300-400 level) | 9 | |
| Total Credits | 18 | |
Financial Management
| BA 340 | International Accounting | 3 |
| BA 342 | International Finance | 3 |
| Select two from the following: | 6 | |
BA 329 | Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination | |
BA 333 | Personal Financial Planning | |
BA 334 | Investment Analysis | |
BA 418 | Airport Administration and Finance | |
BA 430 | International Trade and Regulations | |
BA 434 | Corporate Finance II | |
| BA/EC Business Elective (300-400 level) | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 18 | |
Flight Operations
Students selecting Flight Operations areas of concentration need to begin the coursework as soon as possible. Students must choose between Fixed Wing or Helicopter.
| AS 121 | Private Pilot Operations | 5 |
| or AS 143 | Private Helicopter Operations | |
| AS 221 & 221L | Instrument Pilot Operations and Instrument Pilot Operations Laboratory | 3-4 |
| or AS 252 | Instrument Helicopter Operations | |
| AS 321 & 321L | Commercial Pilot Operations and Commercial Pilot Operations Laboratory | 3-4 |
| or AS 372 | Commercial Helicopter Operations | |
| FA 121 | Private Single Flight | 1 |
| or FH 142 | Helicopter Pilot Flight Private | |
| FA 221 | Instrument Single Flight | 1 |
| or FH 252 | Helicopter Pilot Flight Instrument | |
| FA 321 | Commercial Single Flight | 1 |
| or FH 372 | Helicopter Pilot Flight Commercial | |
| 300/400 Level AS, BA, EC, FA, FH, SF, or WX * | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 17-19 | |
Students desiring a Fixed Wing FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate should note that the Commercial Pilot Certificates for both Airplane Single-Engine and Multi-Engine Land are issued upon the successful completion of FA 323, which requires additional flight costs. Please see the College of Aviation academic advisor for information on requirements for an FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate.
Management
| BA 341 | Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management | 3 |
| Select any 5 designated electives of which a minimum of two must be aviation focused (as noted by **): | 15 | |
BA 308 | Public Administration | |
BA 322 | Aviation Insurance ** | |
BA 324 | Aviation Labor Relations ** | |
BA 329 | Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination | |
BA 333 | Personal Financial Planning | |
BA 334 | Investment Analysis | |
BA 337 | Entrepreneurship | |
BA 341 | Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management ** | |
BA 342 | International Finance | |
BA 399/499 | Special Topics in Management | |
BA 408 | Airport Management ** | |
BA 410 | Management of Air Cargo ** | |
BA 415 | Airline Management ** | |
BA 418 | Airport Administration and Finance ** | |
BA 421 | Small Business Management | |
BA 425 | Trends and Current Problems in Air Transportation ** | |
BA 427 | Management of Multicultural Workforce | |
BA 441 | Global Entrepreneurship and Trade | |
BA 442 | Global Marketing Management | |
EC 399/499 | Special Topics in Economics | |
AS 402 | Airline Operations ** | |
BIO 403 | Wildlife and Airports ** | |
SIS 420 | Aviation Security and Technology ** | |
SF 320 | Human Factors in Aviation Safety ** | |
SF 345 | Safety Program Management ** | |
| Total Credits | 18 | |
Supply Chain Management in Aviation and Aerospace
| BA 215 | Transportation Principles | 3 |
| BA 341 | Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management | 3 |
| BA 410 | Management of Air Cargo | 3 |
| BA 441 | Global Entrepreneurship and Trade | 3 |
| Select two courses from the following: | 6 | |
BA 328 | Professional Consulting | |
BA 337 | Entrepreneurship | |
BA 411 | Logistics Management for Aviation/Aerospace | |
BA 442 | Global Marketing Management | |
| Total Credits | 18 | |
| Open Electives (may include UNIV 101) | 11-15 | |
| Total Degree Requirements | 120 | |
| * | Must be approved by the Department Chair. |
| ** | These classes are considered aviation focused. |
| *** | If a course is used in the business core, it is not eligible for use in the selected concentration. |
Suggested Program of Study
| Freshman Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Credits | ||
| Lower-Level Social Sciences | 3 | |
| Physical and Life Sciences w/ Lab | 4 | |
| Humanities Lower-Level | 3 | |
| BA 102 | Introduction to Aviation, Aerospace and Global Business | 3 |
| BA 201 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| COM 122 | English Composition | 3 |
| EC 210 | Microeconomics | 3 |
| MA 120 | Quantitative Methods I | 3 |
| Open Elective | 3 | |
| UNIV 101 | College Success | 1 |
| Credits Subtotal | 29.0 | |
| Sophomore Year | ||
| Physical and Life Sciences | 3 | |
| BA 121 | Software Based Bookkeeping | 1 |
| BA 210 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| BA 311 | Marketing | 3 |
| BA 222 | Business Computer Applications | 3 |
| BA 352 | Business Quantitative Methods | 3 |
| COM 219 | Speech | 3 |
| COM 221 | Technical Report Writing | 3 |
or COM 222
|
Business Communication | |
or COM 223
|
Intelligence Writing | |
| EC 211 | Macroeconomics | 3 |
| MA 222 | Business Statistics | 3 |
| Open Elective | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 31.0 | |
| Junior Year | ||
| Upper-Level HU/SS Course | 3 | |
| BA 312 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| BA 319 | Managerial and Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| BA 320 | Business Information Systems | 3 |
| BA 332 | Corporate Finance I | 3 |
| BA 335 | International Business | 3 |
| EC 315 | Managerial Economics | 3 |
| Aviation Knowledge *** | 3 | |
| Concentration Courses | 3 | |
| Open Elective | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 30.0 | |
| Senior Year | ||
| BA 325 | Social Responsibility and Ethics in Management | 3 |
| BA 390 | Business Law | 3 |
| BA 420 | Management of Production and Operations | 3 |
| BA 437 | Strategic Management and Consulting | 3 |
| Concentration Courses | 15 | |
| Open Electives | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 30.0 | |
| Credits Total: | 120.0 | |
This suggested sequencing is appropriate for most ABA students. However, those seeking a Flight Operations concentration should consult their advisor, as their particular (flight-oriented) concentration courses should be scheduled much earlier in the sequence.
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 those listed below, assuming prerequisite requirements are met with permission of advisor. Courses from other institutions are acceptable if they fall into these broad categories and are at the level specified above in the Aviation Business Administration vertical outline. Other courses may also be used with permission of the School of Business Chair.
| Communication Theory and Skills | 9 | |
| COM 122 | English Composition | 3 |
| COM 219 | Speech | 3 |
| COM 222 | Business Communication | 3 |
| or COM 221 | Technical Report Writing | |
| or COM 223 | Intelligence Writing | |
| Computer Science | 3 | |
| BA 222 | Business Computer Applications | 3 |
| Humanities and Social Sciences | 12 | |
| Any lower-level Humanities course | 3 | |
| EC 210 | Microeconomics | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology | |
SS 110 | World History | |
SS 120 | U.S. History | |
SS 130 | History of Aviation in America | |
SS 204 | Introduction to Geography | |
SS 210 | Introduction to Sociology | |
| HU/SS Upper-Level Course | 3 | |
| Mathematics | 6 | |
| MA 120 | Quantitative Methods I | 3 |
| or MA 111 | College Mathematics for Aviation I | |
| MA 222 | Business Statistics | 3 |
| Physical and Life Sciences | 6-8 | |
| Select two of the following (of which one course must include a laboratory): | ||
| Any BIO/CHM/PS/WX course, or | 3-4 | |
| SIS 220 | Investigative Methodology and Forensic Science | 4 |
Get Started Now:
Degree Summary
120 Credits
Estimate your tuition by using the Tuition Calculator
View Financial Aid Information
Learn about our General Education
Find out about transferring credits to this degree
Learn more about our Veterans & Military benefits
View our Academic Calendar
The Aviation Business Administration Program
Prescott, AZ Campus
Embry-Riddle Students Receive Prestigious Fellowship from National Science Foundation
Delta Secures Top Spot in 29th Annual Airline Quality Rating
Undergraduate Helps Prove the Effectiveness of New Biological Research Method
Improving Astronaut Performance: Students to Test Their Ideas at NASA
Embry-Riddle Space Physics Students Assist Neutrino Detection Research at Los Alamos National Laboratory
Dr. Frank Ayers to Step Down as Prescott Chancellor in May
Two Embry-Riddle Undergraduate Students Supporting Interplanetary Research
SkyWest Airlines CEO to Speak at Embry-Riddle Prescott Fall Commencement Ceremony Dec. 15
About Aviation Business Administration at the Worldwide & Online Campus
Students in the Bachelor of Science in Aviation Business Administration program — taken as an online degree or at many of our Worldwide campuses — will gain a foundation of industry expertise while developing the sharp acumen demanded at the highest levels of any organization. The bachelor’s degree blends aviation concepts with business strategy and explores the facets of economics, aeronautical science, accounting, marketing, management, and global business.
At the Worldwide & Online Campus you can structure your education around your lifestyle, taking classes where you want and when you want. The degree has 12 enrollment dates per year, so course work can be completed as it fits into your busy life. Many of the faculty are working professionals, so they understand the busy life of a college student.
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.
The College of Business faculty have working experience in the public and private sectors and have backgrounds in aviation, aerospace, and the military. This allows for Embry-Riddle and its College of Business faculty to pass along real-life knowledge and the latest in the business world, and provide the most current Aviation Business Administration curriculum.
Learn more about the Worldwide & Online Campus
Accreditation Council for Business Schools & Programs accredited degree program
BSABA Student Measurement and Analysis
BSABA Longitudinal Analysis Report
Standard No. 6 Organizational Performance Results
The Aviation Business Administration program is designed for students seeking to lead and manage in the world of aviation.
Balancing key aviation concepts with advanced business strategy, the curriculum provides students with a solid foundation of industry expertise while developing the sharp business acumen demanded at the highest levels of an organization. The program explores all facets of business administration, including accounting, economics, finance, marketing, management, and global business strategies.
Upon graduation, students will be eligible and qualified candidates for desirable staff, operational, and executive positions within the military sector or civilian business community.
The degree curriculum consists of General Education, Common Undergraduate Business Core, Transfer Credit (when applicable) and the BSABA Core and Electives.
As part of the college of business undergraduate degree, students will take a comprehensive exam in MGMT 436 (Strategic Management).
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 |
| Speech/English-(ENGL 221 or ENGL 222) | 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 | |
| Common Business Core | ||
| STAT 211 | Statistics with Aviation Applications | 3 |
| or STAT 222 | Business Statistics | |
| MGMT 201 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| MGMT 221 | Introduction to Management Information Systems | 3 |
| MGMT 311 | Marketing | 3 |
| MGMT 312 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| MGMT 314 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| MGMT 332 | Corporate Finance I | 3 |
| MGMT 371 | Leadership | 3 |
| MGMT 390 | Business Law | 3 |
| MGMT 436 | Strategic Management | 3 |
| RSCH 202 | Introduction to Research Methods | 3 |
| Total Credits | 33 | |
| Aviation Management Core | ||
| MGMT 210 | Financial Accounting * | 3 |
| ECON 315 | Managerial Economics | 3 |
| or ECON 420 | Economics of Air Transportation | |
| or TRAN 321 | Air Transportation Systems | |
| BSAB 410 | Management of Air Cargo | 3 |
| or MGMT 419 | Aviation Maintenance Management | |
| BSAB 415 | Airline Management | 3 |
| or BSAB 418 | Airport Administration & Finance | |
| SFTY 350 | Aircraft Crash and Emergency Management | 3 |
| BSAB 450 | Aviation/Airport Marketing | 3 |
| MGMT 494 | Aviation Information Systems | 3 |
| or SFTY 345 | Aviation Safety Program Management | |
| MGMT 408 | Airport Management | 3 |
| or BSAB 412 | Airport Planning and Design | |
| or BSAB 425 | Trends and Current Problems in Air Transportation | |
| MGMT 411 | Logistics Management for Aviation/Aerospace | 3 |
| or MGMT 391 | Introduction to Project Management | |
| BSAB 426 | International Aviation Management * | 3 |
| *Recommended to be taken prior to MGMT 436 Stategic Management | ||
| Total Credits | 30 | |
Electives
| Open Electives | 12 | |
| BSABA Open Electives (Transfer credit or specified electives from approved list below) | ||
| Specified Electives | 9 | |
| Specified BSABA Electives (see approved list below) | ||
| ASCI 254, BSAB 410**, BSAB 412**, BSAB 415**, BSAB 418**, BSAB 425**, BSAB 416 **, COMD 322, ECON 312, ECON 315**, ECON 411, ECON 420**, MGMT 314**, MGMT 317, MGMT 321, MGMT 322, MGMT 324, MGMT 331, MGMT 391**, MGMT 392, MGMT 394, MGMT 408**, MGMT 411**. MGMT 419**, MGMT 420, MGMT 422, MGMT 424, MGMT 427, MGMT 440, MGMT 461, MGMT 462, MGMT 492, MGMT 494**, SCTY 400, SCTY 420, SCTY 430, SFTY 345**, SFTY 350**, SFTY 320, SFTY 330, SFTY 409, Any course listed in the Aviation Safety Minor, TRAN 321. | ||
| ** If course taken as core requirement, the course cannot also be counted as an elective. | ||
| Total Credits | 21 | |
| Minor option | ||
| Students have the option to structure electives such that a Minor in the following areas may be earned. | ||
- Minor in Airport Management
- Minor in Aviation Safety
- Minor in Economics
- Minor in Human Resources
- Minor in Logistics Management
- Minor in Management Information Systems
- Minor in Project Management
- Minor in Technical Management
| Total Degree Requirements | 120 | |
| * | Minnesota student residents refer to State of Minnesota Course Requirement statement for Humanities requirements. |
Get Started Now:
Degree Summary
120 Credits
Estimate your tuition by using the Tuition Calculator
View Financial Aid Information
Learn more about the benefits of an Online Degree
Learn about our General Education
Student Achievement Information
Find out about transferring credits to this degree
Learn more about our Veterans & Military benefits
View our Academic Calendar
Search Courses for this degree
The Future Belongs to You!
Photo of Mother-Daughter Pilot Team Goes Viral
Q&A: How Much of a Threat Do Drones Pose to Air Travel?
Embry-Riddle’s Online Bachelor’s Programs for Military Veterans Rated No. 1 by U.S. News & World Report
U.S. News & World Report Names Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University the Top U.S. Online Undergraduate Educator
Embry-Riddle Worldwide Commencement in Dallas Honors Record Number of Graduates from Texas and Louisiana
Teenage Girl, Her Dad and Big Brothers Pursue Degrees Through Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Embry-Riddle Renames College of Business to Honor Family of Philanthropist David B. O’Maley
Embry-Riddle Ranked One of Nation's Best for Vets
Airline Product Specialist Personifies the Eagle Spirit
Virtual Reality Powers Real Learning
Do You Read Me?
Student Retention, Affinity and Persistence Initiative Wins Award for Excellence
Spotlight
Chelsea Castro
Student Spotlight
“I was already looking into an aviation degree upon graduation and I had heard about Embry-Riddle in Singapore. Since local universities do not provide any aviation-related courses, I enrolled in Embry-Riddle.”