Master of
Business Administration in Aviation
Both the Master of Business Administration in Aviation Management and the Master of Business Administration in Aviation degrees at Embry-Riddle provide strong foundations for success in any facet of the global aviation business arena. Both degrees provide traditional business skills, but are unique in their focus on the aviation and aerospace industries. Though ERAU’s MBA of Aviation and MBA of Aviation Management provide specialized insight into the global business environment, the program sets up graduates for success in non-aviation industries as well. The MBA in Aviation is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
The courses within the program deliver the required MBA core content while investigating trends in the key industry segments in the world of aviation.
The curriculum has been developed, and continues to evolve with close attention paid to the demands of the industry. Most of the courses contain a research component that will provide experience and an insider’s examination of global business practices.
According to Education-Portal.com, the median salary for an MBA degree holder is $97,700 with yearly average bonuses of $6,000.
The programs culminate with a capstone course for which students will write a strategic business plan.
With ERAU’s online educational opportunities and over 130 Worldwide locations, students have the flexibility to learn at a campus near them — or even in their own home.
DEGREE DETAILS
This degree is offered at the following campuses. Select a campus to learn more.
About Business Administration in Aviation at the Asia Campus
An MBA is a scientific approach to management. It is an advanced business degree that provides a foundation in various business sectors including accounting, finance, marketing, operations management, and human resources. Similar to an MBA, a Master of Business Administration in Aviation (MBAA) offers a comprehensive look inside the business world but from an aviation and aerospace perspective — looking at real industry problems.
Awarded by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, offered by ERC Institute (ERCI), the 36-credit hour MBAA program is especially suited for degree holders who want to gain a competitive edge.
Upon completion of the MBAA program, students emerge with:
- A better understanding of modern management concepts, methods and tools within an aviation context
- The ability to manage the efficient and effective use of scarce resources
- An understanding of how to operate in an atmosphere of heightened national and international competition
- The skill set needed to become a leader or decision-maker in the aviation field
ERAU offers both full- and part-time tracks for this degree program.
- The full-time program is offered in an intimate classroom setting where students get one-on-one attention from faculty members and the chance to interact with and learn from fellow students. This is an accelerated full-time MBA in Aviation designed to be completed in just one year.
- The part-time program is offered in blended delivery modes so that students can continue working full time through their enrollment. Most terms begin with two five-day classroom sessions at SAA and continue with online interaction between students and the instructor. The program is designed to be completed in six terms spanning 24 months. ERAU merges the convenience of night and weekend courses with diverse learning modes:
- In-classroom
- EagleVision Classroom (Web video conferencing between classrooms)
- Online (from anywhere with an Internet connection)
PART TIME
Master of Business Administration in Aviation Degree
Complete the following courses. Some courses listed below may not be available in any given year. The final list for any cohort must be approved by the MBAA Program Chair.
| Course | Title |
Credit
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|---|---|---|
| Aviation Business Core | ||
| MGMT 524 | Management Science |
3
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| MBAA 514 | Strategic Marketing Management in Aviation |
3
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| MBAA 517 | Managerial Accounting for Decision Making |
3
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| MBAA 518 | Managerial Finance |
3
|
| MBAA 523 | Advanced Aviation Economics |
3
|
| Total Core Credits |
15
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| Research/Capstone Core | ||
| MBAA 522 | Business Research Methods |
3
|
| MBAA 691 | Graduate Aviation Research Project Proposal |
3
|
| MBAA 692 | Graduate Aviation Research Project |
3
|
| MBAA 635 | Graduate Capstone Course |
3
|
| Total Research/Capstone Credits | 12 | |
| Aviation Business Specialization | ||
| LGMT 685 | Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management |
3
|
| MGMT 651 | Production and Procurement in Aviation and Aerospace Industries |
3
|
| Elective Course* | 3 | |
| Total Aviation Business Specialization Credits | 9 | |
| Total Degree Requirements |
36
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|
Note: Embry-Riddle reserves the right to make changes to the course offerings and the content within the courses at any time, in accordance with our academic processes.
FULL TIME
| Course | Title |
Credit
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|---|---|---|
| Aviation Business Core | ||
| MBAA 514 | Strategic Marketing Management in Aviation | 3 |
| MBAA 517 | Managerial Accounting for Decision Making | 3 |
| MBAA 518 | Managerial Finance | 3 |
| MBAA 523 | Advanced Aviation Economics | 3 |
| Total Core Credits |
12
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|
| Aviation Business Specialization | ||
| MBAA 604 | International Business | 3 |
| MGMT 651 | Production and Procurement -Aviation | 3 |
| LGMT 685 | Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management | 3 |
| MBAA 611 | Airport Management | 3 |
| MBAA 612 | Air Carrier, Passenger, and Cargo Management | 3 |
| MBAA 616 | Managing Human Factors in the Aviation/Aerospace Industry | 3 |
| Total Aviation Business Specialization Credits |
18
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| Research/Capstone Core | ||
| MBAA 522 | Business Research | 3 |
| MBAA 635 | Graduate Capstone Course | 3 |
| Total Research/Capstone Credits |
6
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| Total Degree Requirements |
36
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Foundation Courses (Only required if an applicant does not meet the prerequisite knowledge as defined below in "Application Requirement")
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| MGMT 503A | Marketing |
1
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| MGMT 503B | Economics |
1
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| MGMT 503C | Finance |
1
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| MGMT 503D | Accounting |
1
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| MGMT 503E | Management |
1
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| MGMT 503F | Research Methods | 1 |
Note: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University reserves the right to make changes to the course offerings and course content at any time, in accordance with academic processes and CPE notification requirements.
All Master of Business Administration in Aviation (MBAA) applicants must have earned a baccalaureate degree from an accredited degree-granting institution with a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale. Applicants who already possess a master’s degree or have completed graduate coursework from an accredited degree granting institution must also have a 3.0 CGPA or higher at the graduate level.
Applicants must submit official transcripts from all accredited institutions showing degree completion or courses attempted. Official or unofficial transcripts may be requested to verify prerequisite knowledge.
Prerequisite knowledge is considered in the following areas when making an admission decision:
- Management
- Finance
- Accounting Methods
- Marketing
- Economics
- Quantitative Methods
Students should assume responsibility to ensure the above prerequisite knowledge requirements are satisfied through one of the following methods:
- Present evidence of successful completion of an undergraduate or graduate course in each of the subject areas.
- Receive at least the recommended score on the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT). School Code: 0MX-68-90.
- Achieve at least the minimum score in each of the subject areas on the Embry-Riddle challenge exam offered through the Worldwide Student Services Office.
- Satisfactorily complete the required six business foundations courses offered by Embry-Riddle Asia. Pre-requisite courses can be taken while pursuing the MBAA program provided the foundation course is completed satisfactorily prior to the MBAA course requiring the pre-requisite. Students do not need to take all six foundation courses before joining the MBAA degree program.
Applicants for whom English is not the primary language must either:
- Attain a minimum score on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) of 550 (paper-based) or 79-80 (Internet-based).
- Attain a minimum score on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) of 6.0.
- Earn transferable credit for a course that is the equivalent of ENGL 123 (English Composition) at an accredited postsecondary institution.
- Display evidence of attendance and graduation from a secondary school in which the language of instruction was English.
Applicants must submit a statement of purpose and successfully complete an admissions interview with the College of Business Administration chair and admissions committee.
To apply for the MBAA program:
- Step 1: To be considered for admission, applicants must apply online, pay the SGD 50 application fee, and submit all required documentation before the deadline.
- Step 2: The University will process the application and supporting documentation and inform the applicant if the basic requirements have been met in order to proceed to the admissions interview stage.
- Step 3: Upon admission, the University will issue the acceptance letter and further enrollment instructions.
For questions about the application process, contact an Enrollment Advisor at +65 6933 9580 or asia@erau.edu.
Part Time
Students can start the MBAA degree program in January, June or August. The first four terms will take place in our blended delivery combining classroom instruction during the first 2 weeks of the term with the convenience of online instruction during the remaining 7 weeks. The fifth and sixth terms allow students to begin work on their Graduate Research Project while also choosing two elective courses to be taken online. Students can expect to graduate 24 months after they start the MBAA degree program
Full Time
Students pursuing the MBAA degree program at a full-time pace will take 3 courses each term. The 36 credit hour MBAA degree is designed to be completed in 1 year.
The full-time MBAA currently has a planned intake in January of each year. Additional intakes are being considered and will be announced shortly.
Part Time
Aeronautical University offers the Master of Business Administration in Aviation (MBAA) at the Singapore Aviation Academy (SAA) through the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS). Embry-Riddle's presence at the SAA is evidence of Singapore's interest in high-quality aviation and training as well as opportunities for research and information exchange. The Embry-Riddle MBAA program in Singapore is the same program offered in the United States, Europe and online, with enhancements to satisfy the unique demands of aviation management professionals in Singapore and the surrounding regions.
Visit the Singapore Aviation Academy page for more information.
Full Time
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University offers the MBAA degree through our newly formed partnership with ERC Institute. The ERC Institute partnership provides us with the ability to host students in a full-time and part-time classroom capacity. The Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University MBAA degree in Singapore is the same program offered in the United States, Europe and online, with enhancements to satisfy the unique demands of aeronautics professionals in Singapore and the surrounding regions.
For the latest tuition information, please visit our Tuition and Scholarships page. Students are not required to make full upfront payment. Course fees are due upon first time enrollment and before the start of each term. Program tuition does not include textbooks and course materials which vary from term to term but can be estimated at SGD 200 per course.
If you are ready to apply, begin the application process today. For questions regarding program cost, contact an Enrollment Advisor at +65 6933 9580 or asia@erau.edu.
A grant of $2,500 is offered for each sibling of the same family simultaneously enrolled on a full-time basis. Example, two siblings enroll at the same time, but one completes or departs the University before the other sibling, the grant is discontinued for the sibling still enrolled.
Graduate Students:
Embry-Riddle Asia offers a range of academic merit and demonstrated need based scholarships to new students. The scholarship amounts range from S$1,500 to S$4,500 and are spread across the duration of a student’s degree. Awards are based on a student’s academic merit (CGPA in their undergraduate degree) and demonstrated financial need of the student and/or family. Eligible students are invited to complete a scholarship application after admission to the university. In order to keep the scholarship, a student must maintain a CGPA of 3.00. If a student’s CGPA drops below 3.00 the scholarship will be cancelled for all future terms. The scholarship is only valid for study at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University – Asia and is not transferable to other locations/campuses at Embry-Riddle. The minimum eligibility requirements are:
- Undergraduate CGPA of 3.00 or higher on a 4.00 scale, and/or
- GMAT score of 500 or higher, and/or
- GRE score of 300 or higher
Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) offers a tuition fee grant of up to S$40,000 of the program fees to Singaporean or Singapore Permanent Resident participants from qualifying companies with at least 30% aviation revenues. Candidates will be eligible for funding under CAAS's Aviation Leaders Development Program. Read more on the ALDP grant.
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About Business Administration in Aviation at the Worldwide & Online Campus
Embry-Riddle’s Worldwide campus offers the Master of Business Administration in Aviation that is ideally suited for working professionals, those who travel frequently, or anyone who seeks a flexible learning environment. The graduate of the MBAA program has all of the opportunities an MBA student enjoys with the added bonus of a competitive edge in a specialized field.
Specializations: Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, Marketing, International Business, and Public Administration
Online classes provided by the College of Business Worldwide, allow students to learn at their convenience while still working collaboratively with fellow students and accomplished faculty. Students also have access to the University library’s vast collection of aviation-focused materials without having to leave the convenience of home or office.
The MBAA degree program’s goals include:
- To help prepare graduates for leadership and management roles in the business industry
- Teach critical analytic skills in accounting, economics, international business, marketing, finance, operations research, and statistics
Accreditation Council for Business Schools & Programs accredited degree program
MBAA Student Measurement and Analysis
MBAA Longitudinal Analysis Report
Standard No. 6 Organizational Performance Results
Program-Specific Criteria
Prerequisite Knowledge
Subject knowledge for specific graduate courses must be satisfied before enrollment in those courses is permitted. Students may enroll in graduate level courses only if they meet prerequisite knowledge requirements. The ERAU graduate level prerequisite course (BUSW 500) taken with ERAU must be completed with a grade of B or better.
Applicants for admission to the Master of Business Administration in Aviation (MBAA) program are required to meet prerequisite knowledge in the following areas:
- Management
- Accounting Methods
- Finance
- Quantitative Methods
- Marketing
- Economics
Students should assume responsibility to see that prerequisites are satisfied. However, students who still lack prerequisite knowledge in any of the above areas will be required to register for BUSW 500. The prerequisite subjects must be satisfied before enrollment in other MBAA courses is permitted.
The prerequisite knowledge can be validated through one of the following:
- Completed an undergraduate or graduate course in each of the specific subject areas and upon validation of the course from an official transcript; -OR-
- Completed a course listed in either the National or ACE Guide for which academic credit in one of the specific subject areas is recommended; -OR-
- Received at least the minimum recommended score on a CLEP, DSST/DANTES, PEP, etc. exam in each of the subject areas as required.
The Master of Business Administration in Aviation degree program is designed to emphasize the application of modern management concepts, methods, and tools to the challenges of aviation and business. The special intricacies of aviation are woven into a strong, traditional business foundation by combining a specific core of distinct business competencies with a strong aviation foundation.
The demand for skilled professionals continues to grow in response to the increasing need for leaders who can manage the efficient and effective use of scarce resources; operate in an atmosphere of heightened national and international competition; and respond to the call to preserve our world’s fragile eco-system – and the MBAA curriculum is oriented toward the needs of leaders and decision-makers who can operate in this environment.
Specific prerequisites for each graduate course in the MBAA are contained in the Graduate Courses section of this catalog. Students must assume responsibility to see that all prerequisites are satisfied. However, students who cannot demonstrate, through academic transcripts, prerequisite knowledge in one of the following areas (management, accounting, finance, quantitative methods, marketing and economics), will be required to register for BUSW 500. The prerequisite subject knowledge for a specific graduate course must be satisfied before enrollment in that specific course is permitted. Students may enroll in other graduate-level courses as they meet the specific prerequisite knowledge required.
Other Program Information:
As part of MBAA degree students will take a comprehensive exam in MBAA 635, Business Capstone Course. The exam will test student’s knowledge of the core courses in the MBAA program.
| Prerequisite Course (if required) | ||
| BUSW 500 | Business Foundations | 3 |
| Business Core | ||
| MBAA 514 | Strategic Marketing Management in Aviation | 3 |
| MBAA 517 | Managerial Accounting for Decision Making | 3 |
| MBAA 518 | Managerial Finance | 3 |
| MBAA 522 | Business Research Methods | 3 |
| MBAA 523 | Advanced Aviation Economics | 3 |
| MBAA 604 | International Business Administration | 3 |
| MBAA 635 | Business Policy and Decision Making | 3 |
| Total Credits | 21 | |
Electives/Specialization
| Electives or Specialization Option | 12 | |
| Electives Option: Complete a total of 12 credit hours from any College of Business, unduplicated courses. No specialization will be earned for this option. | ||
| Specialization Option: Choose any specialization. Students wishing to complete multiple specializations usually will be required to take an additional 12 semester hours (4 courses) for the second specialization. However, in some instances that may not be the case. For example, the MBAA Finance Specialization requires 4 finance courses and the Marketing Specialization requires 3 marketing courses and 1 unduplicated elective. Students seeking both specializations would only have to take 7 courses (21 semester hours) and not 8 courses (24 semester hours). The reason is that any of the finance specialization courses can also count as the Marketing Specialization unduplicated elective. | ||
| Total Degree Requirements | 33 | |
Specialization in Accounting
| MBAA 662 | Intermediate Accounting I | 3 |
| MBAA 663 | Intermediate Accounting II | 3 |
| MBAA 667 | Federal Taxes | 3 |
| Elective - Any College of Business unduplicated course | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Specialization in Finance
| Select four courses from the following: | ||
| MBAA 653 | International Finance | 3 |
| MBAA 658 | Money and Banking | 3 |
| EMGT 618 | Introduction to Financial Engineering: Futures and Options | 3 |
| FIND 615 | Investments | 3 |
| FIND 618 | Advanced Corporate Finance | 3 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Specialization in Leadership
| MSLD 500 | Leadership Foundations in Research | 3 |
| MSLD 633 | Strategic Leadership | 3 |
| MSLD 634 | Leadership Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility | 3 |
| MSLD 641 | Resonant Leadership: Leading Change | 3 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Specialization in Information Technology
| MMIS 501 | Business Systems: Managing the IS Enterprise | 3 |
| MMIS 531 | Information Systems Project Management | 3 |
| Select any MMIS prefixed unduplicated course | 3 | |
| Select any MMIS prefixed unduplicated course | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Specialization in Marketing
| MBAA 630 | Customer Value | 3 |
| MBAA 632 | Global Marketing | 3 |
| MBAA 633 | Digital Marketing | 3 |
| Elective - Any College of Business unduplicated course | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Specialization in International Business
| MBAA 632 | Global Marketing | 3 |
| MBAA 653 | International Finance | 3 |
| MGMT 673 | Global Economic Analysis | 3 |
| LGMT 685 | Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management | 3 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Specialization in Public Administration
| MBAA 641 | Public Leadership | 3 |
| MBAA 644 | Public Finance | 3 |
| MBAA 646 | Public Human Resource Management | 3 |
| MBAA 648 | Public Policy | 3 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
MBAA Program Notes:
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This program is available at selected ERAU Worldwide campuses and/or through partnerships as determined by specific articulation or contract agreement.
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Students enrolled through the ERAU Asia Campus can take LGMT 685 in lieu of MBAA 604 or both LGMT 685 and MBAA 604 . In addition, students can take an elective course in lieu of MGMT 524 . The MBAA degree requirements at ERAU Asia Campus is 36 semester hours. If the prerequisite knowledge in any area identified above is not evident BUSW 500 will need to be taken.
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BUSW 500 will not count toward a core or elective course for the MBAA Program. If taken, it will only serve to fulfill prerequisite knowledge requirements for management, economic, and quantitative methods.
MS to MBAA
Students who have already completed the Master of Science in Management (MSM), Master of Science in Project Management (MSPM), or Master of Science in Technical Management (MSTM) may opt to complete the MBAA degree. The 33 hour degree requirement for the MBAA will be partially fulfilled using 15 hours of transfer credit from the MSM, MSPM, or MSTM programs plus an additional 18 hours of required additional core courses and electives. However, in many instances students seeking one or more MBAA specializations will be taking more than 21 additional hours due to the specialization requirements.
For MSM/MSPM/MSTM to MBAA
MSM/MSPM/MSTM students are currently enrolled under significantly different catalogs. As such there are multiple variations that can take place. The guidelines for determining the MSM/MSPM/MSTM transfer hours/additional core hours/specialization hours/elective hours, to the MBAA Program are as follows:
Transfer Students Not Selecting an MBAA Specialization
- Transfer MBAA core courses or MBAA core equivalents first. The maximum number of hours that can be transferred is 15.
- After it is determined the number of hours transferred for core courses, then transfer any unduplicated COB courses taken in the MSM Program so that the sum of the total hours transferred for core and non-core courses is 15. For example, if 9 hours of core courses or equivalents are transferred then 6 hours of non-core courses could be transferred.
- Next, determine the number of hours of MBAA core courses that still needs to be taken to complete the MBAA Program. For example, there are 21 hours core course hours and if 12 core course hours are transferred in there still remains 9 core course hours that need to be taken.
- Next, determine the number of hours of electives that need to be taken. An elective is any unduplicated COB course. The sum of the hours transferred, plus additional core hours, plus the elective hours must equal 33 hours. For example, if 15 hours in (9 hours of core MBAA courses and 6 hours of non-MBAA core courses), then 12 hours of core MBAA courses and 6 hours of electives will need to be taken.
Transfer Students Selecting an MBAA Specialization(s)
- Transfer MBAA core courses or MBAA core equivalents first. The maximum number of hours that can be transferred is 15.
- After it is determined the number of hours transferred for core courses, then transfer any unduplicated COB courses taken in the MSM Program so that the sum of the total hours transferred for core and non-core courses is 15. For example, if 9 hours of core courses or equivalents are transferred then 6 hours of non-core courses could be transferred. However, courses that count toward MBAA Specializations should be transferred before electives.
- Next, determine the number of hours of MBAA core courses that still needs to be taken to complete the MBAA Program. For example, there are 21 hours core course hours and if 9 core course hours are transferred in there still remains 12 core course hours that need to be taken.
- Next, determine the number of hours for MBAA Specialization(s) that need to be taken.
- Next, determine the number of hours of electives that need to be taken. An elective is any unduplicated COB course. A minimum of 33 hours is needed for courses transferred in, additional core courses, specialization courses required, and electives (if needed). However, in most instances the total hours will exceed 33 as a result of the specialization requirements.
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