Master of Science in
Airport and Air Mobility Management
The M.S. in Airport and Air Mobility Management allows students to gain insights into the pivotal role of airport management in the broader global aviation landscape.
About the Master of Science in Airport and Air Mobility Management
The Master of Science in Airport and Air Mobility Management addresses the multi-layered world of airport administration, operations and leadership. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the various business verticals of an airport and their role within the ecosystem.
The Airport and Air Mobility Management program prepares students to navigate the dynamic world of airport management, leading teams and operations with confidence and foresight. Students will learn from current airport professionals through various projects and real-world case studies involving aviation laws, regulations, operations and security. The hands-on learning experience allows students to understand the complexity of modern airport environments while providing them with an expanded network from which to draw on.
Student Learning Outcomes
You will have the opportunity to learn the following while earning an online Airport and Air Mobility Management degree:
- Analyze complex issues in airport management through the production and implementation of action plans and strategic thinking for resolution.
- Develop leadership abilities, cross-functional relationships and sources of formal and informal influence.
- Apply digital tools such as analytics and infographic platforms for visualizing and optimizing airside and landside operations and strategic growth.
- Examine the complex regulatory and legal frameworks governing the aviation environment, domestically and internationally.
Careers and Employers
Airport and Air Mobility Management master's graduates have the ability to secure positions in areas such as airport training & innovation, airport marketing and finance, airport risk/growth, airport facilities and airport training. Airport and Air Mobility Management graduates often grow into new leadership positions, growing connections with airport executives, professional associations and any large, medium or small hub airports.
Airport and Air Mobility Management Salary Information
Graduates with a master's degree in Airport and Air Mobility Management may receive competitive salaries, with an average income of $102,223 annually.
DETAILS
About Airport and Air Mobility Management at the Worldwide & Online Campus
The curriculum focuses on daily airport activities, strategic growth planning, aviation laws and the adoption of modern technology trends affecting the industry. Students learn to address customer experience enhancement strategies, uphold airport regulations, implement revenue optimization techniques and promote sustainable airport infrastructure development.
Students can explore airport management while also gaining insight on airline management through a co-created curriculum. This design feature allows Airport and Air Mobility Management students to learn alongside Airline Management students for a period of time. This co-sharing of knowledge allows Airport and Air Mobility Management students to better understand the needs of airlines since airlines are often the primary tenant of an airport.
Airport and Air Mobility Management Information
- Credits: 30
- Online or In-Person: Fully online
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Student Learning Outcomes
Students will:
- Demonstrate both traditional and futuristic approaches to airport operations, airport management, and air mobility management considering factors such as hub size and surrounding landscape.
- Integrate financial principles to make informed decisions related to airport financial management, including cost control, revenue optimization, budgeting, investment analysis, and risk management, with a focus on setting and meeting operational goals.
- Examine the complex regulatory and legal frameworks governing the aviation environment, both domestically and internationally, and their impact on operational and strategic decision-making, while ensuring compliance and minimizing legal risks.
- Formulate agile and comprehensive crisis management and business continuity plans that address various operational disruptions, such as natural disasters, security threats, and global health crises, by assessing their potential impacts, devising response strategies, and ensuring continued operations/business continuity.
- Utilize analytical tools and methods to assess and optimize various operational aspects of airports including airside and landside operations, maintenance, safety, disruptions, and customer experience with a focus on new technologies designed to enhance efficiency.
- Integrate leadership and managerial theories and practices to effectively lead diverse teams, demonstrating advanced interpersonal and communication skills, conflict resolution abilities, and an understanding of organizational behavior dynamics including HR best practices and labor unions.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Core/Major
| AVMG 501 | Aviation Law and Regulation | 3 |
| AVMG 502 | Airline Management | 3 |
| AVMG 503 | Aviation Technology and Innovation | 3 |
| AVMG 504 | Customer Experience | 3 |
| AVMG 505 | Human Resource Management and Labor Relations | 3 |
| AVMG 601 | Evolution of Airports | 3 |
| AVMG 603 | Airport Operations | 3 |
| AVMG 605 | Airport Planning and Development | 3 |
| AVMG 607 | Airport Funding and Revenue Management | 3 |
| AVMG 609 | Airport Sustainability and Resilience | 3 |
| Total Degree Requirements | 30 | |
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