Bachelor of Science in
Aviation Business Administration
The Bachelor of Science in Aviation Business Administration explores all aspects of aviation business, airport management and airfield management.
About the 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.
Receiving a degree in Aviation Business Administration will help students get ahead in the aviation industry. It is a profession in which graduates must display a thorough knowledge of aviation as well as an exceptional aptitude for business and airport management.
Student Learning Outcomes
What you will learn will earning a degree in aviation business administration:
- Economics
- Management of Aeronautical Science
- Business Statistics & Accounting
- Business Marketing & Management
- Human Resources
- Finance
Aviation Business Administration Career Opportunities
Careers and Employers
Setting the standard with a high placement rate of 94% within a year of graduation, Embry-Riddle graduates are set to continue to higher education and enter the workforce in top companies, including Boeing, Textron and American Airlines.
Graduates looking to work in aviation or airfield management often secure roles such as:
- Aircraft analysts
- Airport operations specialists
- Financial analysts
- Airport duty managers
- Crew coordinators
Aviation Business Administration Salary Information
As the demand in the aviation industry continues to increase, earning an aviation management degree from Embry-Riddle provides the opportunity for competitive salaries, with alumni averaging $68,000 annually within one year after graduation.
DETAILS
This offering is available at the following campuses. Select a campus to learn more.
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 first year typically includes a blend of aviation-related science and general education courses along with courses in airport management and aviation business principles.
Students should declare their major from the list below at the beginning of their sophomore year. Additionally, students enrolled in the Air Force, Army or Navy ROTC programs may substitute AF, MY or NSC courses for the open elective courses.
Tracks/Specialties and/or Certificates
Majors
- Airport Transportation Major: 21 credit hours with a focus on airline management and air transport economics.
- Aviation and Aerospace Marketing Major: 21 credit hours with a focus on consumer behavior and strategic marketing with a management and social media focus.
- Supply Chain Management in Aviation and Aerospace Major: 21 credit hours with a focus on global logistics, management and consulting.
Aviation Business Administration Information
- Credits: 120
- Online or In-Person: In-Person
Professional Accreditation
The Aviation Business Administration program has dual accreditation through the Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI) and the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
Helpful Links
- Tour our Daytona Beach campus
- Discover the Department’s Faculty
- Explore the Fields of Study: Aviation & Business
- Find Related Clubs & Organizations
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 (BA 125) | 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 232 | Techniques in Business Analytics | 3 |
| BA 352 | Business Analytics for Decision Making | 3 |
| MA 222 | Business Statistics | 3 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Business Core
| ACC 210 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ACC 312 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| BA 201 | Principles of Management | 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 |
| MK 220 | Marketing | 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/MK Upper-level course not required in the Business Core or major.
Aviation and Aerospace Marketing Major
| Required courses | ||
| MK 330 | Professional Selling | 3 |
| MK 355 | Data Driven Decision Making | 3 |
| MK 400 | Social Media Marketing | 3 |
| Choose 4 courses from the following | 12 | |
MK 402 | Creative Content | |
MK 405 | Corporate Aviation Marketing | |
MK 415 | Aerospace Marketing | |
MK 425 | Airline Marketing | |
MK 435 | Airport Marketing | |
MK 445 | Government as Customer: Aerospace Business Development | |
| Total Credits | 21 | |
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 336 | Electronic Commerce | |
BA 424 | Project Management in Aviation Operations | |
BA 452 | Lean Six-Sigma in Aviation and Aerospace | |
MK 326 | Marketing Management | |
| Total Credits | 21 | |
Note: Students may select two of the above mentioned courses in combination with a relevant and COB approved internship (CEBA) 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 125 | Foundations in Business Data Analytics | 3 |
| BA 201 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| MK 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 | 30.0 | |
| Year Two | ||
| BA XXX Major Required course | 3 | |
| BA 225 | Business Law | 3 |
| BA 232 | Techniques in Business Analytics | 3 |
| BA 317 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| BA 352 | Business Analytics for Decision Making | 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 | 0 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 30.0 | |
| Credits Total: | 60.0 | |
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 |
| Major 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 |
| Major Required Course | 3 | |
| Specified Elective | 6 | |
| Open Elective | 12 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 30.0 | |
| Credits Total: | 60.0 | |
Aviation and Aerospace Marketing 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 |
| MK 355 | Data Driven Decision Making | 3 |
| MK 400 | Social Media Marketing | 3 |
| Physical Science Lecture | 3 | |
| Humanities Upper Level Elective | 3 | |
| Open Elective | 3 | |
| AOC Specified Elective | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 30.0 | |
| Year Four | ||
| BA 335 | International Business | 3 |
| BA 420 | Management of Production and Operations | 3 |
| MK 490 | Strategic Marketing Analytics and Data Visualization | 3 |
| AOC Specified Electives | 9 | |
| Open Electives | 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 215 | Transportation Principles (Major Course Requirement) | 3 |
| BA 320 | Business Information Systems | 3 |
| BA 325 | Social Responsibility and Ethics in Management | 3 |
| BA 363 | Supply Chain Management (Major Course Requirement) | 3 |
| BA 410 | Management of Air Cargo (Major Course Requirement) | 3 |
| 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 |
| BA 411 | Logistics Management for Aviation/Aerospace (Major Course Requirement) | 3 |
| Major Specified Elective (Choose TWO): BA 336 or BA 424 or BA 452 or MK 326 | 6 | |
| Open Electives | 12 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 30.0 | |
| Credits Total: | 60.0 | |
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About Aviation Business Administration at the Prescott, AZ Campus
The Bachelor of Science in Aviation Business Administration 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 aerospace or aviation business.
The Bachelor of Science in Aviation Business Administration degree is housed in the School of Business in the College of Business, Security and Intelligence. The emphasis placed on effective communications, quantitative skills, global awareness, teamwork and business functional skills provides students ample opportunities in and out of the classroom.
Tracks/Specialties and/or Certificates
Areas of Concentration
- Airport and Airline Management: 15 credit hours with a focus on airline operations and airport administration.
- Flight Operations: 14-16 credit hours with a focus on private, commercial and instrument operations.
- Management: 15 credit hours with a focus on finance and management for airlines.
- Supply Chain Management in Aviation and Aerospace: 15 credit hours with a focus on global logistics, management and consulting.
Aviation Business Administration Information (H3)
- Credits: 120
- Online or In-Person: In-Person
Professional Accreditation
The Aviation Business Administration program is accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
Helpful Links (H3)
- Tour our Prescott campus
- Discover the Department's Faculty
- Explore the Fields of Study: Aviation & Business
- Find Related Clubs & Organizations
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 in Aviation and Aerospace, 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.
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.
Program Requirements
General Education
Embry-Riddle degree programs require students to complete a minimum of 36 hours of General Education coursework. For a full description of Embry-Riddle General Education guidelines, please see the General Education section of this catalog.
Students may choose other classes outside of their requirements, but doing so can result in the student having to complete more than the degree's 120 credit hours. This will result in additional time and cost to the student.
| Communication Theory and Skills | 9 | |
| Computer Science/Information Technology | 3 | |
| Mathematics | 6 | |
| Physical and Life Sciences (Natural Sciences) | 6 | |
| Humanities and Social Sciences | 12 | |
3 hours of Lower-Level Humanities | ||
3 hours of Lower-Level Social Science | ||
3 hours of Lower-Level or Upper-Level Humanities or Social Science | ||
3 hours of Upper-Level Humanities or Social Science | ||
| Total Credits | 36 | |
Aviation Business Administration Core (82-83 Credits)
The following course of study outlines the quickest and most cost-efficient route for students to earn their B.S. in Aviation Business Administration Students are encouraged to follow the course of study to ensure they complete all program required courses and their prerequisites within four years.
Courses in the core with a # will satisfy your general education requirements.
| ACC 210 | Financial Accounting * | 3 |
| ACC 312 | Managerial Accounting ** | 3 |
| AS 120 | Principles of Aeronautical Science | 3 |
| or BA 102 | Introduction to Aviation, Aerospace and Global Business | |
| BA 201 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| BA 222 | Business Analytics Tools # | 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 Analytics for Decision Making | 3 |
| BA 353 | Management of Production and Operations | 3 |
| BA 390 | Business Law | 3 |
| BA 437 | Strategic Management and Consulting | 3 |
| COM 122 | English Composition # | 3 |
| EC 210 | Microeconomics # | 3 |
| EC 211 | Macroeconomics | 3 |
| FIN 332 | Corporate Finance I * | 3 |
| General Education -Communications Elective # | 6 | |
| General Education - Humanities Lower-Level Elective # | 3 | |
| General Education - Humanities or Social Science Upper-Level Elective # | 3 | |
| General Education - Natural Science Elective (One must include a lab) # | 7-8 | |
| MA 111 | Pre-Calculus for Aviation # | 3 |
| or MA 120 | Quantitative Methods I | |
| MA 222 | Business Statistics # | 3 |
| PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology (OR Social Science Lower-Level Elective) # | 3 |
Aviation Core (9 Credits)
| AS 405 | Aviation Law | 3 |
| or BA 324 | Aviation Labor Relations | |
| BA 443 | Trends and Current Issues in Commercial Air Transport | 3 |
| EC 330 | Air Transport Economics | 3 |
Open Electives (12-15 Credits)
| Open Electives | 12-15 | |
Areas of Concentration
Students must select one of the four following Areas of Concentration.
Airport and Airline Management (15 Credits)
| 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 |
| Study abroad or Internship approved by Department Chair | 3 | |
Flight Operations (14-16 Credits)
Students selecting Flight Operations areas of concentration need to begin the coursework as soon as possible. Students must choose between Fixed Wing (16 credits) or Helicopter (14 credits)
| 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 (15 Credits)
| 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 | |
| Study abroad or Internship approved by Department Chair | ||
| Select two 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 | |
| Study abroad or Internship approved by Department Chair | ||
Supply Chain Management in Aviation and Aerospace (15 Credits)
| 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 | |
| Study abroad or Internship approved by Department Chair | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
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Only Offered in Fall
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Only Offered in Spring
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General Education Courses
All Army ROTC students are required to complete SS 321 - U.S. Military History 1900-Present (3 credits) in order to commission.
Aviation Business Administration - General
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.
| Freshman Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| AS 120 | Principles of Aeronautical Science | 3 |
or BA 102
|
Introduction to Aviation, Aerospace and Global Business | |
| COM 122 | English Composition | 3 |
| MA 111 | Pre-Calculus for Aviation | 3 |
| Open Elective | 4 | |
| PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology (OR Social Science Lower-Level Elective) | 3 |
| UNIV 101 | College Success | (1) |
| Credits Subtotal | 16.0 | |
| Spring | ||
| BA 201 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| BA 222 | Business Analytics Tools | 3 |
| EC 210 | Microeconomics | 3 |
| Humanities Lower-Level Elective | 3 | |
| Natural Science Elective | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 15.0 | |
| Sophomore Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| ACC 210 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| Communications Elective | 3 | |
| EC 211 | Macroeconomics | 3 |
| MA 222 | Business Statistics | 3 |
| Open Elective | 4 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 16.0 | |
| Spring | ||
| ACC 312 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| BA 319 | Managerial and Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| BA 352 | Business Analytics for Decision Making | 3 |
| Communications Elective | 3 | |
| Natural Science Elective with Lab | 4 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 16.0 | |
| Junior Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| AS 405 | Aviation Law | 3 |
or BA 324
|
Aviation Labor Relations | |
| BA 311 | Marketing | 3 |
| BA 335 | International Business | 3 |
| Concentration Course | 3 | |
| FIN 332 | Corporate Finance I | 3 |
| Credits Subtotal | 15.0 | |
| Spring | ||
| BA 353 | Management of Production and Operations | 3 |
| Concentration Courses | 6 | |
| EC 330 | Air Transport Economics | 3 |
| Open Elective | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 15.0 | |
| Senior Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| BA 320 | Business Information Systems | 3 |
| BA 325 | Social Responsibility and Ethics in Management | 3 |
| BA 390 | Business Law | 3 |
| Concentration Course | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 12.0 | |
| Spring | ||
| BA 437 | Strategic Management and Consulting | 3 |
| BA 443 | Trends and Current Issues in Commercial Air Transport | 3 |
| Concentration Course | 3 | |
| Humanities or Social Science Upper-Level Elective | 3 | |
| Open Elective | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 15.0 | |
| Credits Total: | 120.0 | |
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About Aviation Business Administration at the Worldwide & Online Campus
Students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Aviation Business Administration at our Worldwide Campus will be enrolled in a U.S. News top 25 ranked online degree program. Students benefit from faculty with diverse backgrounds in business, aviation, aerospace and the military. Aviation business students study core business professional skills in an aviation context and will be well prepared for positions in aviation and other industries.
Embry-Riddle students enjoy flexibility with our online format, allowing them to customize their education around their schedule, with the ability to choose from 10 term dates annually to suit their needs.
Tracks/Specialties and/or Certificates
The BSABA is structured as an aviation management degree, however, other topics can be studied by pursuing a major or adding a minor to your studies.
Majors
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Aviation Marketing Major: 27 credit hours with a focus on consumer behavior, public relations and strategic marketing with a management and social media focus.
Aviation Business Administration Information
- Credits: 120
- Online or In-Person: Fully online, EagleVision Virtual Classroom or see if a Worldwide location is close to you
Professional Accreditation
The Aviation Business Administration program is accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
Student Achievement Data
BSABA Student Achievement Data
Aviation Business Administration Salary Information
As the demand in the aviation industry continues to increase, earning an aviation management degree from Embry-Riddle provides the opportunity for competitive salaries. Worldwide BSABA alumni average $77,500 annually within one year after graduation.
Helpful Links
- Attend a Worldwide Virtual Info Session
- Discover the Department's Faculty
- Explore the Fields of Study: Aviation & Business
- Find Related Clubs & Organizations
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 |
| Any Communication Theory and Skills above ENGL 106 | 3 | |
| Humanities* | ||
| Any Humanities elective (lower or upper level) | 3 | |
| Any Humanities Elective (upper level) | 3 | |
| Social Sciences | ||
| ECON 210 | Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECON 211 | Macroeconomics | 3 |
| Physical and Life Science | ||
| Any Physics/Biology/Meteorology/Chemistry | 6 | |
| Mathematics | ||
| STAT 211 | Statistics with Aviation Applications | 3 |
| or STAT 222 | Business Statistics | |
| Any College Algebra or Higher Math or any Statistics Credit cannot be awarded for STAT 211 or STAT 222 | 3 | |
| Computer Science | ||
| Computer Science Elective | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 36 | |
Core/Major
| Common Business Core | ||
| MGMT 201 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| MMIS 221 | Introduction to Management Information Systems | 3 |
| MKTG 311 | Marketing | 3 |
| ACCT 210 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ACCT 312 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| OBLD 317 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| MGMT 325 | Social Responsibility and Ethics in Management | 3 |
| FINE 332 | Corporate Finance I | 3 |
| BUSW 335 | International Business | 3 |
| BUSW 390 | Business Law | 3 |
| LGMT 420 | Management of Production and Operations | 3 |
| MGMT 436 | Strategic Management | 3 |
| Total Credits | 36 | |
| Aviation Management Core | ||
| BUSW 352 | Business Quantitative Methods | 3 |
| MGMT 415 | Airline Management | 3 |
| LGMT 410 | Management of Air Cargo | 3 |
| LGMT 411 | Logistics Management for Aviation/Aerospace | 3 |
| BSAS 350 | Aircraft Crash and Emergency Management | 3 |
| MKTG 450 | Aviation/Airport Marketing | 3 |
| MGMT 408 | Airport Management | 3 |
| **Recommended to be taken prior to MGMT 436 Strategic Management | ||
| Total Credits | 21 | |
Electives, Minor, or Major
| Transfer credit hours, minor*, or electives | 27 | |
| *Students have the option to structure electives such that a minor may be earned. Total credit hours in this category must add to at least 27 credit hours. | ||
- OR -
| Aviation Marketing Major | ||
| MKTG 320 | Consumer Behavior | 3 |
| MKTG 330 | Professional Selling | 3 |
| MKTG 400 | Social Media Marketing | 3 |
| MKTG 449 | Strategic Marketing Management | 3 |
| BUAN 428 | Business Analytics and Data Intelligence | 3 |
| Choose Two | ||
| ECON 315 | Managerial Economics | 3 |
| LGMT 444 | Principles of Supply Chain Management | 3 |
| COMD 360 | Public Relations | 3 |
| Open Electives | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 27 | |
| Total Degree Requirements | 120 | |
- *
Minnesota student residents refer to State of Minnesota Course Requirement statement for Humanities requirements.
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About Aviation Business Administration at the Asia Campus
A degree in Aviation Business Administration can open doors to exciting career opportunities in Asia's rapidly growing aviation and aerospace industry. A surge in air travel demand, driven by economic growth, emerging markets and societal changes, creates more purchasing power. This translates to a continuous need for skilled professionals across various sectors.
Some possible positions students studying Aviation Business Administration will be prepared for include operations, logistics, technical and analytical roles in airlines and airports, and management roles in government and regulatory bodies, to name a few. A degree in Aviation Business Administration lays the foundation for a student to build a successful and fulfilling career in this exciting industry sector.
Program Information
- Qualification: BSc. in Aviation Business Administration
- Study Modes: Full-time and Part-time
- Delivery: Classroom and Online (Blended)
- Credits: 121*
- Duration: 48-60 months (average with credit exemptions is 24 months)
Professional Accreditation
The Aviation Business Administration program is accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
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* Additional modules may be required based on placement examination results in mathematics and English.
Degree Requirements
| Module Title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Core | ||
| ENGL 123 | English Composition | 3 |
| ENGL 222 | Business Communication | 3 |
| ENGL 223 | Collaborative Writing & Presenting | 3 |
| HUMN 330 | Values and Ethics | 3 |
| SOCI 210 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| CSCI 123 | Introduction to Computing for Data Analysis | 3 |
| ECON 210 | Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECON 211 | Macroeconomics | 3 |
| WEAX 201 | Meteorology I | 3 |
| PHYS 142 | Introduction to Environmental Science | 3 |
| MATH 111 | Pre-Calculus for Aviation | 3 |
| STAT 211 | Statistics with Aviation Applications | 3 |
| Common Business Core | ||
| ACCT 210 |
Financial Accounting | 3 |
| MGMT 201 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| ACCT 312 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| MMIS 221 | Introduction to Management Information Systems | 3 |
| FINE 332 |
Corporate Finance I |
3 |
| MKTG 311 | Marketing | 3 |
| BUSW 390 | Business Law | 3 |
| MGMT 436 |
Strategic Management |
|
| BUSW 335 |
International Business |
|
| LGMT 420 | Management of Production and Operations | |
| Singapore Support Core | ||
| RSCH 202 | Introduction to Research Methods | 3 |
| UNIV 101 | College Success | 1 |
|
COIN 496 or |
Co-Operative Education |
3 |
| Aviation Management Core | ||
| BUSW 352 | Business Quantitative Methods |
3 |
| BSAS 350 | Aircraft Crash and Emergency Management |
3 |
| LGMT 410 | Management of Air Cargo | 3 |
| MGMT 415 | Airline Management | 3 |
| MGMT 408 | Airport Management |
3 |
| MKTG 450 | Aviation/Airport Marketing |
3 |
| LGMT 411 | Logistics Management for Aviation/Aerospace |
3 |
| Any Minor or Electives Listed Below | 18 | |
| Electives not used as part of minor | 9 | |
| Total Degree Requirements* | 121 | |
The following minors are currently available in the BSABA degree program:
| Program Title | Credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Minor in Air Traffic Management | |||
| ASCI 301 |
Introduction to Air Traffic Control |
3 | |
| ASCI 303 | Tower and Radar for Air Traffic Control and Management |
3 | |
| WEAX 301 | Aviation Weather |
3 | |
| ASCI 403 | Air Traffic Management | 3 | |
| ASCI 411 | Human Factors in ATM |
3 | |
| ASCI 426 | Airport Management in ATM |
3 | |
| Minor in Aviation Safety |
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| BSAS 210 |
Introduction to Aerospace Safety |
3 | |
| BSAS 330 | Aircraft Accident Investigation | 3 | |
| BSAS 335 | Mechanical and Structural Factors in Aviation Safety |
3 | |
| BSAS 345 | Aviation Safety Program Management |
3 | |
| ASCI 411 | Human Factors in ATM |
3 | |
| UNSY 431 | Uncrewed Unmanned Systems Human Factors Considerations |
3 | |
| Minor in Economics |
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| ECON 225 | Engineering Economics |
3 | |
| ECON 312 | Money and Banking | 3 | |
| ECON 315 | Managerial Economics |
3 | |
| ECON 411 | International Economics | 3 | |
| ECON 420 | Economics of Air Transportation |
3 | |
| MGMT 426 | International Aviation Management | 3 | |
| Minor in Human Resources |
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| HRMD 314 |
Human Resource Management |
3 | |
| HRMD 482 | Human Resources Training and Development | 3 | |
| HRMD 483 | Compensation and Benefits | 3 | |
| OBLD 317 | Organizational Behavior |
3 | |
| MGMT 426 | International Aviation Management |
3 | |
| OBLD 427 | Management of the Multicultural Workforce |
3 | |
| Minor in Small Uncrewed Aircraft System (sUAS) Operation |
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| ASCI 121 | Private Pilot Operations | 5 | |
| BSAS 409 | Aviation Safety | 3 | |
| BSAS 345 | Aviation Safety Program Management | 3 | |
| UNSY 235 | sUAS Flight and Mission Planning | 3 | |
| UNSY 235L | sUAS Flight and Mission Planning Laboratory | 1 | |
| UNSY 435 | sUAS Practical Application and Assessment | 3 | |
| Minor in Technical Management |
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| OBLD 371 | Leadership | 3 | |
| PMGT 391 | Project Planning I | 3 | |
| MISA 394 | Information Security Management | 3 | |
| LGMT 420 | Management of Production and Operations | 3 | |
| LGMT 444 | Principles of Supply Chain Management | 3 | |
| MKTG 449 | Strategic Marketing Management | 3 | |
| Minor in Uncrewed and Autonomous Systems |
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| UNSY 315 | Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Operations | 3 | |
| UNSY 316 | Operational and Business Aspects of Unmanned Aircraft Systems | 3 | |
| UNSY 318 | Unmanned Aircraft Systems Robotics | 3 | |
| UNSY 410 | Unmanned Systems Sensing Technology | 3 | |
| SFTY 360 | Construction Safety | 3 | |
| BSAS 345 | Aviation Safety Program Management | 3 | |
* The following modules may be required based on placement examination results in mathematics and English:
- GNED 104 Basic English (1)
- ENGL 106 Introduction to Composition (3)
- GNED 103 Basic Mathematics (1)
- MATH 106 Basic Algebra & Trigonometry (3)
There is a minimum of five students required for any course to commence. However, ERAU Asia Institute may decide to start a course with less than the minimum on a cohort-by-cohort basis. Should the minimum number of students not be met, students will have the option to either wait for the next intake or pursue their intended degree through Embry‑Riddle Worldwide Online. Students will be notified at least 30 days before the intended commencement of any course if the minimum number has not been reached. ERAU Asia Institute will refund any tuition/fees should a course not commence because the minimum number of students was not reached.
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