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 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/
- 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 | |
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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