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
Student Learning Outcomes
Students will:
- Analyze current societal trends and their impact on the aviation/aerospace industry.
- Apply business and leadership principles to lead teams ethically and effectively across business functions.
- Prepare business communications to effectively engage diverse audiences.
- Use research and data to develop reasoned, defendable solutions to business problems.
- Demonstrate they possess critical business knowledge in accounting, economics, management, quantitative business analysis, finance, marketing, legal and social, information systems, and international issues.
- Analyze air transportation practices using aviation and aerospace benchmarking methodologies.
- Demonstrate they possess critical business knowledge related to the air transportation industry.
- Analyze aviation-aerospace marketing practices using aviation and aerospace benchmarking methodologies.
- Demonstrate they possess critical business knowledge related to marketing in the aviation industry.
- Recommend best practices to optimize the supply chain and add value to the organization.
- Demonstrate they possess critical business knowledge related to the supply chain in the aviation/aerospace industry.
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 | |
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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 | 3 |
| BA 320 | Business Information Systems | 3 |
| BA 325 | Social Responsibility and Ethics in Management | 3 |
| BA 363 | Supply Chain Management | 3 |
| BA 410 | Management of Air Cargo | 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 | 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
Student Learning Outcomes
Students will:
- Analyze basic business concepts and introductory terminology in the commercial air transport industry.
- Analyze economic factors relevant to air transportation issues.
- Evaluate trends and contemporary issues within the global commercial air transport industry.
- Integrate extensive knowledge of core business principles and competencies, including accounting, economics, management, quantitative business analysis, finance, marketing, legal/social, and information systems.
- Apply core business knowledge through consulting and/or professional industry performance.
- Synthesize specialized knowledge appropriate to relevant their area of concentration.
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 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 - lower-level Humanities # | 3 | |
| General Education - upper-level Humanities or Social Science # | 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 |
| Total Credits | 82-83 | |
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: | 15 | |
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 | |
BIO 403 | Wildlife and Airports | |
FIN 418 | Airport Administration and Finance | |
SF 341 | Safety and Security of Airport Ground Operations | |
Study abroad or Internship approved by Department Chair | ||
| Total Credits | 15 | |
Flight Operations (16 Credits)
Students interested in the Flight Operations area of concentration should begin their coursework as soon as possible, focusing on Fixed Wing (16 credits).
| AS 121 | Private Pilot Operations | 5 |
| AS 221 & 221L | Instrument Pilot Operations and Instrument Pilot Operations Laboratory | 4 |
| AS 321 & 321L | Commercial Pilot Operations and Commercial Pilot Operations Laboratory | 4 |
| FA 121 | Private Single Flight | 1 |
| FA 221 | Instrument Single Flight | 1 |
| FA 321 | Commercial Single Flight | 1 |
| Total Credits | 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 | ||
| Total Credits | 15 | |
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 | ||
| Total Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
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Offered in Fall Only
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Offered in Spring Only
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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.
Suggested Plan of Study
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 |
| COM 219 | Speech | 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 |
| COM 221 | Technical Report Writing | 3 |
or COM 222
|
Business Communication | |
or COM 223
|
Intelligence Writing | |
| 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
Student Learning Outcomes
Students will:
- Analyze current societal trends and their impact on the aviation/aerospace industry.
- Apply business and leadership principles to lead teams ethically and effectively across business functions.
- Demonstrate proficiency in identifying and solving global problems related to aviation business administration specialties.
- Prepare business communications to effectively engage diverse audiences.
- Use research and data to develop reasoned, defendable solutions to business problems.
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. | ||
View Possible Minors: https://catalog.erau.edu/worldwide/minors/
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| 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 | |
Plan of Study (BSABA)
The plan of study is an example. Term of admission, course offerings, and selected minor or major could impact a student’s actual plan. Consult with your advisor.
Year One
| Term 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 123 | English Composition | 3 |
| Any College Algebra or Higher Math | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 2 | ||
| ENGL 222 | Business Communication | 3 |
| STAT 211 | Statistics with Aviation Applications | 3 |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 3 | ||
| Physical and Life Science | 3 | |
| Speech and Communication Theory | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 4 | ||
| ECON 210 | Microeconomics | 3 |
| MGMT 201 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 5 | ||
| Any Computer Science | 3 | |
| ECON 211 | Macroeconomics | 3 |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Credits Total: | 30.0 | |
Year Two
| Term 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Humanities elective 9lower or upper level) | 3 | |
| ACCT 210 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 2 | ||
| ACCT 312 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| Physical and Life Science | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 3 | ||
| OBLD 317 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| MMIS 221 | Introduction to Management Information Systems | 3 |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 4 | ||
| FINE 332 | Corporate Finance I | 3 |
| Open Elective (Minor/Elective) | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 5 | ||
| Humanities Elective (Upper Level) | 3 | |
| MKTG 311 | Marketing | 3 |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Credits Total: | 30.0 | |
Year Three
| Term 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| MGMT 415 | Airline Management | 3 |
| Open Elective (Minor/Elective/Major) | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 2 | ||
| LGMT 410 | Management of Air Cargo | 3 |
| Open Elective (Minor/Elective?Major) | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 3 | ||
| LGMT 411 | Logistics Management for Aviation/Aerospace | 3 |
| BUSW 352 | Business Quantitative Methods | 3 |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 4 | ||
| BSAS 350 | Aircraft Crash and Emergency Management | 3 |
| Open Elective (Minor/Elective/Major) | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 5 | ||
| BUSW 335 | International Business | 3 |
| Open Elective (Minor/Elective/Major) | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Credits Total: | 30.0 | |
Year Four
| Term 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| MGMT 325 | Social Responsibility and Ethics in Management | 3 |
| Open Elective (Minor/Elective/Major) | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 2 | ||
| BUSW 390 | Business Law | 3 |
| Open Elective (Minor/Elective/Major) | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 3 | ||
| LGMT 420 | Management of Production and Operations | 3 |
| Open Elective (Minor/Elective/Major) | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 4 | ||
| MGMT 436 | Strategic Management | 3 |
| Open Elective (Minor/Elective/Major) | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 5 | ||
| Open Elective (Minor/Elective/Major) | 3 | |
| Open Elective (Minor/Elective/Major) | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Credits Total: | 30.0 | |
| Total Degree Requirements | 120 | |
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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 Required: 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.
Students will:
- Analyze current societal trends and their impact on the aviation/aerospace industry.
- Apply business and leadership principles to lead teams ethically and effectively across business functions.
- Demonstrate proficiency in identifying and solving global problems related to aviation business administration specialties.
- Prepare business communications to effectively engage diverse audiences.
- Use research and data to develop reasoned, defendable solutions to business problems.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
General Education
| 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 |
| MATH 111 | Pre-calculus for Aviation | 3 |
| WEAX 201 | Meteorology I | 3 |
| PHYS 142 | Introduction to Environmental Science | 3 |
| STAT 211 | Statistics with Aviation Applications | 3 |
| Total Credits | 36 | |
| Singapore Specific Core | ||
| RSCH 202 | Introduction to Research Methods | 3 |
| UNIV 101 | College Success | 1 |
| COIN 496 | Co-Operative Education | 3 |
| or LGMT 331 | Transportation Principles | |
| Total Credits | 7 | |
*COIN 496 is a mandatory 3 credit course module intended for all undergraduate students to take as part of the Bachelor of Science in Aviation Business Administration offered through the Singapore location. Under certain extenuating circumstances, COIN 496 may be substituted on a case-by-case basis for LGMT 331 Transportation Principles in discussion with the Academic Advising Team. COIN 496 is an industry attachment serving as a structured supervised internship through which a student is personally coached by expert faculty. COIN 496 intends to add value to the student experience and benefit student employability upon completion of the degree program.
| 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 | 3 |
| BUSW 335 | International Business | 3 |
| LGMT 420 | Management of Production and Operations | 3 |
| Total Credits | 30 | |
| 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 or Minor
| Minor* or Electives | ||
| *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. | ||
| Total Credits | 27 | |
| Total Degree Requirements | 121 | |
The following modules may be required based on placement examination results:
| ENGL 104 | Basic English | 1 |
| ENGL 106 | Introduction to Composition | 3 |
| MATH 100 | Foundations in Mathematical Problem Solving | 3 |
| MATH 106 | Basic Algebra & Trigonometry | 3 |
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