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
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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