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.
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
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This offering is available 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.
Full-Time/Part-Time taught at ERC Institute
The Bachelor of Science in Aviation Business Administration (BSABA) 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 Core | ||
| ENGL 123 | English Composition | 3 |
| SPCH 219 | Speech | 3 |
| ENGL 222 | Business Communication | 3 |
| HUMN 330 | Values and Ethics | 3 |
| SOCI 210 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| ECON 210 | Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECON 211 | Macroeconomics | 3 |
| MATH 111 | Pre-calculus for Aviation | 3 |
| STAT 211 | Statistics with Aviation Applications | 3 |
| CSCI 123 | Introduction to Computing for Data Analysis | 3 |
| PHYS 123 | Science of Flight | 3 |
| WEAX 201 | Meteorology I | 3 |
| Total Credits | 36 | |
| Common Business Core | ||
| MGMT 210 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| MGMT 201 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| MGMT 317 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| MGMT 312 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| MGMT 221 | Introduction to Management Information Systems | 3 |
| MGMT 332 | Corporate Finance I | 3 |
| MGMT 311 | Marketing | 3 |
| MGMT 390 | Business Law | 3 |
| MGMT 436 | Strategic Management | 3 |
| MGMT 335 | International Business | 3 |
| MGMT 420 | Management of Production and Operations | 3 |
| Total Credits | 33 | |
| Singapore Specific Core | ||
| RSCH 202 | Introduction to Research Methods | 3 |
| COIN 496 | Co-Operative Education * | 1-4 |
| *When taken as a part of the BSABA degree, COIN 496 is a 3 credit hour course, and credit hours are approved by the Program Coordinator. | ||
| Total Credits | 6 | |
| Aviation Management Core | ||
| MGMT 352 | Business Quantitative Methods | 3 |
| SFTY 350 | Aircraft Crash and Emergency Management | 3 |
| BSAB 410 | Management of Air Cargo | 3 |
| BSAB 415 | Airline Management | 3 |
| MGMT 408 | Airport Management | 3 |
| BSAB 450 | Aviation/Airport Marketing | 3 |
| MGMT 411 | Logistics Management for Aviation/Aerospace | 3 |
| SFTY 345 | Aviation Safety Program Management | 3 |
| MGMT 427 | Management of the Multicultural Workforce | 3 |
| Total Credits | 27 | |
Electives or Minor
| Electives | ||
| Specified Electives Option: ( Choose 18 credits from the approved list below) | ||
| ASCI 254, AMNT 416**, 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, PMGT 325**, MGMT 392, MGMT 394, MGMT 408**, MGMT 411**. MGMT 420, MGMT 422, PMGT 424, MGMT 427, MGMT 440, PMGT 461, 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. | ||
| ** If course taken as core requirement, the course cannot also be counted as an elective. | ||
| Total Credits | 18 | |
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| Minor Options | ||
| Choose Minor from list below. Some minors could result in more than 120 total hours. | ||
| Total Credits | 18 | |
| Total Degree Requirements | 120 | |
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.
- Official copy of your polytechnic diploma.
- Official copies of your General Certificate of Education Ordinary level (GCE O-Level) and General Certificate of Education Advanced level (GCE A-Level) results.
A-Level Students:
- Official copies of your GCE O-Level and GCE A-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. View the list of exemptions for A-Level graduates.
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. View the list of exemptions for IB Diploma holders.
Students who have taken A-Level examinations are eligible for exemptions based on the subjects they’ve taken and the grades received. View the list of exemptions for A-Level graduates.
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 postsecondary 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 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 may be eligible to receive credit exemptions. Exemptions vary but students may receive up to 48 credit exemptions based on their diploma and GCE A-level subjects.
Current fees for the degree program can be found on our tuition page.
For more detailed information regarding program cost, please contact us 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 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:
- Post-Secondary/Diploma 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
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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 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.
With accreditation from the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) and the Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI), ERAU’s Aviation Business Administration program is designed to meet industry demands.
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
| ACC 210 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ACC 312 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| BA 201 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| BA 220 | Marketing | 3 |
| BA 225 | Business Law | 3 |
| BA 317 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| BA 320 | Business Information Systems | 3 |
| BA 325 | Social Responsibility and Ethics in Management | 3 |
| BA 335 | International Business | 3 |
| BA 420 | Management of Production and Operations | 3 |
| BA 490 | Strategic Management | 3 |
| FIN 332 | Corporate Finance I | 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 | |
| ** | If pursuing the Project Management minor, BA 424 can not be used as a Specified Elective for the Supply Chain Management major. If not pursuing the Project Management minor, select any ACC/BA/EC/FIN Upper-level course not required in the 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 | |
Suggested Plan of Study - Common Year One and Year Two
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Credits | ||
| ACC 210 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| AS 120 | Principles of Aeronautical Science | 3 |
| BA 101 | Introduction to Business Programs and Careers | 1 |
| BA 120 | Introduction to Computer Based Systems | 3 |
| BA 201 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| BA 220 | Marketing | 3 |
| COM 122 | English Composition | 3 |
| COM 219 | Speech | 3 |
| EC 210 | Microeconomics | 3 |
| MA 120 | Quantitative Methods I | 3 |
| MA 220 | Quantitative Methods II | 3 |
| Credits Subtotal | 31.0 | |
| Year Two | ||
| BA XXX AOC Required course | 3 | |
| BA 225 | Business Law | 3 |
| BA 230 | Advanced Computer Based Systems | 3 |
| BA 317 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| BA 352 | Business Quantitative Methods | 3 |
| COM 222 | Business Communication | 3 |
| EC 211 | Macroeconomics | 3 |
| MA 222 | Business Statistics | 3 |
| HU 14X Elective | 3 | |
| Physical Science Lecture | 3 | |
| Physical Science Lab | 1 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 31.0 | |
| Credits Total: | 62.0 | |
Air Transportation Major
| Year Three | ||
|---|---|---|
| Credits | ||
| ACC 312 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| BA 320 | Business Information Systems | 3 |
| BA 325 | Social Responsibility and Ethics in Management | 3 |
| FIN 332 | Corporate Finance I | 3 |
| AOC Required Course | 9 | |
| Humanities Upper Level Elective | 3 | |
| Physical Science Lecture | 3 | |
| Open Elective | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 30.0 | |
| Year Four | ||
| BA 335 | International Business | 3 |
| BA 420 | Management of Production and Operations | 3 |
| BA 490 | Strategic Management | 3 |
| AOC Required Course | 3 | |
| Specified Elective | 6 | |
| Open Elective | 12 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 30.0 | |
| Credits Total: | 60.0 | |
Supply Chain Management in Aviation/Aerospace Major
| Year Three | ||
|---|---|---|
| Credits | ||
| ACC 312 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| BA 320 | Business Information Systems | 3 |
| BA 325 | Social Responsibility and Ethics in Management | 3 |
| AOC Required course | 6 | |
| BA 318 | Entrepreneurship I | 3 |
or BA 321 | Aviation/Aerospace Systems Analysis Methods | |
or BA 326 | Marketing Management | |
or BA 336 | Electronic Commerce | |
or BA 422 | Life Cycle Analysis for Systems and Programs in Aviation/Aerospace | |
or BA 424 | Project Management in Aviation Operations | |
or BA 430 | International Trade and Regulations | |
| FIN 332 | Corporate Finance I | 3 |
| Humanities Upper Level Elective | 3 | |
| Physical Science Lecture | 3 | |
| Open Elective | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 30.0 | |
| Year Four | ||
| BA 335 | International Business | 3 |
| BA 420 | Management of Production and Operations | 3 |
| BA 490 | Strategic Management | 3 |
| AOC Required course | 3 | |
| AOC Specified Elective * | 6 | |
| Open Elective | 12 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 30.0 | |
| Credits Total: | 60.0 | |
| * | AOC Specified Electives Pick two of the following: BA 318 or BA 321 or BA 326 or BA 336 or BA 422 or BA 424 or BA 430 |
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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.
With accreditation from the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) and the Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI), ERAU’s Aviation Business Administration program is designed to meet industry demands. 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.
Mission and Educational Goals
The mission of the Aviation Business Administration (ABA) Program is to educate and prepare the next generation of business leaders in the aviation industry through superior teaching and mentoring. We create a student-centered educational experience emphasizing problem-based experiential learning with industry clients and projects to develop graduates capable of leading future innovation in the aviation and aerospace industries.
Our curriculum is designed around five educational goals:
- Develop effective oral and written communication skills.
- Build higher cognitive skills including critical-thinking, creativity and analytical ability.
- Prepare students to identify and solve problems, make decisions and prioritize.
- Promote collaborative team learning through work in diverse teams.
- Cultivate lifelong learning through initiative and independent thinking and research.
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 Airport and Airline Management, Supply Chain Management, Aviation Finance, Flight Operations and 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 one of the specified courses in their Area of Concentration. Students enrolled in the Air Force or Army ROTC program may substitute AF or MSL courses for their open elective courses.
Select Aviation Business Administration program offerings at the Prescott Campus are accredited by the Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI) and the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). The goal of our accredited programs is to create aviation management professionals with strong business and leadership acumen.
| General Education | 36-38 | |
| Business Core | 52 | |
| Aviation Core | 9 | |
| Area of Concentration | 14-16 | |
| 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
| ACC 121 | Software Based Bookkeeping | 1 |
| ACC 210 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ACC 312 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| BA 102 | Introduction to Aviation, Aerospace and Global Business | 3 |
| or AS 120 | Principles of Aeronautical Science | |
| BA 201 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| BA 311 | Marketing | 3 |
| BA 319 | Managerial and Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| BA 320 | Business Information Systems | 3 |
| BA 325 | Social Responsibility and Ethics in Management | 3 |
| BA 335 | International Business | 3 |
| BA 352 | Business Quantitative Methods | 3 |
| BA 353 | Management of Production and Operations | 3 |
| BA 390 | Business Law | 3 |
| BA 437 | Strategic Management and Consulting | 3 |
| EC 211 | Macroeconomics | 3 |
| FIN 332 | Corporate Finance I | 3 |
| Aviation Core | ||
| BA 443 | Trends and Current Issues in Commercial Air Transport | 3 |
| EC 330 | Air Transport Economics | 3 |
| Choose one of the following two courses: | 3 | |
AS 405 | Aviation Law | |
BA 324 | Aviation Labor Relations | |
| Total Credits | 55 | |
Areas of Concentration
Students must select one of the five following Areas of Concentration. Up to 3 credits of an approved internship or study-abroad experience may be substituted into any AOC.
Airport and Airline Management
| Choose five courses from the following list: | ||
| AS 322 | Operational and Industrial Aspects of UAS | 3 |
| AS 402 | Airline Operations | 3 |
| BA 408 | Airport Management | 3 |
| BA 410 | Management of Air Cargo | 3 |
| BA 415 | Airline Management | 3 |
| BIO 403 | Wildlife and Airports | 3 |
| FIN 418 | Airport Administration and Finance | 3 |
| SF 341 | Safety and Security of Airport Ground Operations | 3 |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
Aviation Finance
| BA 370 | Machine Learning and Big Data | 3 |
| FIN 334 | Investment Analysis | 3 |
| FIN 342 | International Finance | 3 |
| FIN 347 | Aviation Finance I | 3 |
| Select one from the following: | 3 | |
ACC 329 | Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination | |
FIN 333 | Personal Financial Planning | |
FIN 418 | Airport Administration and Finance | |
FIN 434 | Corporate Finance II | |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
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 | |
| Total Credits | 14-16 | |
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 two aviation-focused electives: | 6 | |
AS 322 | Operational and Industrial Aspects of UAS | |
AS 402 | Airline Operations | |
BA 408 | Airport Management | |
BA 410 | Management of Air Cargo | |
BA 415 | Airline Management | |
FIN 347 | Aviation Finance I | |
FIN 418 | Airport Administration and Finance | |
SF 320 | Human Factors in Aviation Safety | |
SF 345 | Safety Program Management | |
| Select two ACC/BA/EC-focused electives: | 6 | |
ACC 329 | Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination | |
BA 328 | Professional Consulting | |
BA 370 | Machine Learning and Big Data | |
BA 421 | Small Business Management | |
BA 441 | Global Entrepreneurship and Innovation | |
FIN 333 | Personal Financial Planning | |
SIS 365 | Project Management | |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
Supply Chain Management in Aviation and Aerospace
| AS 322 | Operational and Industrial Aspects of UAS | 3 |
| BA 215 | Transportation Principles | 3 |
| BA 341 | Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management | 3 |
| BA 410 | Management of Air Cargo | 3 |
| Select one course from the following: | 3 | |
BA 328 | Professional Consulting | |
BA 441 | Global Entrepreneurship and Innovation | |
SIS 365 | Project Management | |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
| Open Electives (may include UNIV 101) | 11-15 | |
| Total Degree Requirements | 120 | |
| * | Must be approved by the Director, School of Business. |
Suggested Program of Study
| Freshman Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Credits | ||
| 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 |
| Humanities Lower-Level | 3 | |
| MA 120 | Quantitative Methods I | 3 |
| Open Elective | 3 | |
| Physical and Life Sciences w/ Lab | 4 | |
| Social Sciences Lower-Level | 3 | |
| UNIV 101 | College Success | 1 |
| Credits Subtotal | 29.0 | |
| Sophomore Year | ||
| ACC 121 | Software Based Bookkeeping | 1 |
| ACC 210 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| BA 222 | Business Analytics Tools | 3 |
| BA 311 | Marketing | 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 | |
| Physical and Life Sciences | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 31.0 | |
| Junior Year | ||
| Aviation Core | 3 | |
| ACC 312 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| BA 319 | Managerial and Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| BA 320 | Business Information Systems | 3 |
| BA 335 | International Business | 3 |
| Concentration Courses | 3 | |
| EC 330 | Air Transport Economics | 3 |
| FIN 332 | Corporate Finance I | 3 |
| HU/SS Course Upper-Level | 3 | |
| Open Elective | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 30.0 | |
| Senior Year | ||
| BA 325 | Social Responsibility and Ethics in Management | 3 |
| BA 353 | Management of Production and Operations | 3 |
| BA 390 | Business Law | 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 Director, School of Business.
| 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 Analytics Tools | 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 |
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The Aviation Business Administration Program
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- Ready for Takeoff
- Embry-Riddle, Stetson University Partner to Offer Business Students Graduate Degree Fast Track
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- Aerospace Engineering Sophomore Contributes Designs to Suborbital Research Payload
- U.S. News & World Report Ranks Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University among the Nation’s Top Five Online Bachelor’s Degree Programs
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University AFROTC Programs Named Among the Nation’s Best
- Embry-Riddle Safety Science Program Receives Donated Aircraft from Honeywell
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. With accreditation from the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), the program is designed to meet industry demands.
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.
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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 |
| ENGL 222 | Business Communication | 3 |
| SPCH 219 | Speech | 3 |
| 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 | ||
| PHYS 123 | Science of Flight | 3 |
| Physics/Biology/Meteorology/Chemistry, etc. | 3 | |
| Mathematics | ||
| MATH 111 | Pre-calculus for Aviation | 3 |
| STAT 211 | Statistics with Aviation Applications | 3 |
| or STAT 222 | Business Statistics | |
| Computer Science | ||
| CSCI 123 | Introduction to Computing for Data Analysis | 3 |
| Total Credits | 36 | |
| Common Business Core | ||
| MGMT 201 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| MGMT 221 | Introduction to Management Information Systems | 3 |
| MGMT 311 | Marketing | 3 |
| MGMT 210 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| MGMT 312 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| MGMT 317 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| MGMT 325 | Social Responsibility and Ethics in Management | 3 |
| MGMT 332 | Corporate Finance I | 3 |
| MGMT 335 | International Business | 3 |
| MGMT 390 | Business Law | 3 |
| MGMT 420 | Management of Production and Operations | 3 |
| MGMT 436 | Strategic Management | 3 |
| Total Credits | 36 | |
| Aviation Management Core | ||
| MGMT 352 | Business Quantitative Methods | 3 |
| ECON 315 | Managerial Economics | 3 |
| or ECON 420 | Economics of Air Transportation | |
| BSAB 410 | Management of Air Cargo | 3 |
| or AMNT 416 | Aviation Maintenance Management: A Global Perspective | |
| 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 PMGT 325 | Concepts and Practices of Project Management | |
| BSAB 426 | International Aviation Management * | 3 |
| *Recommended to be taken prior to MGMT 436 Strategic Management | ||
| Total Credits | 30 | |
Electives
| Open Electives | 12 | |
| BSABA Open Electives (Transfer credit, ERAU undergraduate course, or specified electives from approved list below) | ||
| Specified Electives | 6 | |
| Specified BSABA Electives (see approved list below) | ||
| ASCI 254, AMNT 416**, 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 324, MGMT 331, PMGT 325**, MGMT 392, MGMT 394, MGMT 408**, MGMT 411**. MGMT 420, MGMT 422, PMGT 424, MGMT 427, MGMT 440, PMGT 461, 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. | ||
| ** If course taken as core requirement, the course cannot also be counted as an elective. | ||
| Total Credits | 18 | |
| Minor Option | ||
| Students have the option to structure electives such that a Minor may be earned. Some minors could result in more than 120 total hours. | ||
| Total Degree Requirements | 120 | |
| * | Minnesota student residents refer to State of Minnesota Course Requirement statement for Humanities requirements. |
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- Expert Advisors Deliver Guidance that Keeps Students on Track
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“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.”