Master of Business Administration in Aviation

Master of
Business Administration in Aviation

Structured to provide a high-reliability organization foundation, the MBAA provides students with business skills targeting the aviation/aerospace industry.

About the Master of Business Administration in Aviation 

The Worldwide College of Business stands out for the unique approach to graduate education, centered on the High-Reliability Organization (HRO) theme. Focusing on risk management, our curriculum addresses the complexities of today's global business landscape. Embry-Riddle equips students with a deep understanding of comprehensive business risks.

The aviation industry exemplifies the importance of HRO principles in effectively managing risksThese principles are universally applicable across all industries. Our customizable MBAA curriculum integrates HRO foundations offering a tailored experience through degree-specific core and optional certificates. These certificates allow graduates to develop unique skill sets to advance their careers.

Student Learning Outcomes

You will have the opportunity to learn the following while pursuing your MBA in Aviation:

  • Demonstrate knowledge of general business acumen.
  • Work collaboratively to develop and apply business strategy.
  • Apply ethics and appropriate business expertise to solve business problems.
  • Apply effective business communication skills using a variety of modalities.

Business Administration in Aviation Career Opportunities

Careers and Employers

Embry-Riddle MBAA students are set to enter the aviation industry, finding careers with leading companies such as The Boeing Company, Lockheed Martin, Gulfstream, Delta Air Lines and the U.S. Government. As the aviation industry continues to grow, master's students can expect to find aviation and aerospace MBA-related jobs, with a placement rate of 96% a year after graduation.

Business Administration in Aviation Salary Information

Pursuing an MBA in Aviation from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University provides graduate students with competitive salaries averaging $110,000 annually as of 2023. 

DETAILS

About Business Administration in Aviation at the Worldwide & Online Campus

Created to enable students to advance into leadership roles with its one-of-a-kind curriculum, this program is focused, theme-based and 100% industry-informed. The MBAA was designed with an intense focus on areas identified as critical for managers to understand and execute in an organization.

The core of the program focuses on the study of the marketing function, the financing of operations and investments, production function and strategy. The emphasis is on the application of modern business practices to the special challenges of aviation. Students graduate with in-depth knowledge of core business and HRO concepts.

Offered through Embry‑Riddle's Worldwide Campus, the degree is ideally suited for working professionals, with the flexibility to learn at a campus near them — or in their own home.  

Tracks/Specialties and/or Certificates

Students pursuing their online MBAA can opt to complete courses for resume-boosting certificates as noted in the Worldwide Catalog.

Business Administration in Aviation Information

  • Credits: 36
  • Online or In-Person: Fully online, EagleVision Virtual Classroom, or see if a Worldwide location is close to you

Professional Accreditation

The Master of Business Administration in Aviation is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) 

Student Achievement Data

MBAA Student Achievement Data

Royal Aeronautical Society

The Masters of Business Administration in Aviation program is recognized by the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS).

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36 Credits

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