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 (H3)
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 | |
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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 | ||
| BA 232 | Techniques in Business Analytics | 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 320 | Business Information Systems | 3 |
| BA 325 | Social Responsibility and Ethics in Management | 3 |
| Major Required course | 6 | |
| BA 318 | Entrepreneurship I | 3 |
or BA 321
|
Aviation/Aerospace Systems Analysis Methods | |
or MK 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 |
| Major Required course | 3 | |
| Major Specified Elective * | 6 | |
| Open Elective | 12 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 30.0 | |
| Credits Total: | 60.0 | |
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Major 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 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 20 ranked online degree program. Students will establish a solid foundation in aviation business guided by our experienced College of Business faculty, who bring valuable work experience from both the public and private sectors with backgrounds spanning aviation, aerospace and the U.S. military. This unique blend of expertise enables students to study core business concepts with a focus on the aviation and aerospace sectors.
As an online business degree, you have the flexibility to tailor your education to your lifestyle, taking classes wherever and whenever you choose, with 10 term dates each year.
Tracks/Specialties and/or Certificates
Majors
- 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).
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. | ||
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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 | |
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About Aviation Business Administration at the Asia Campus
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Singapore offers a Bachelor of Science in Aviation Business Administration through our Singapore location, providing the ability to host students in either a full-time or part-time classroom capacity.
The aviation management degree is the same program offered in the United States, with enhancements such as our supervised internship through Co-op/Internship Program (COIN) and curated degree preparation courses, to satisfy the unique demands of aviation business in Singapore and the surrounding regions.
Graduates hired in the business sector of the field will be prepared for positions such as airfield management, airline customer service, airport management or a host of other challenging roles that require a combined knowledge of business acumen and aviation.
Aviation Business Administration Information
- Credits: 121
- 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).
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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 | |
| 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 | |
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