Bachelor of Science in Aviation Business Administration

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.

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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.

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