Master of
Business Administration in Aviation
The Master of Business Administration in Aviation degree at Embry-Riddle provides strong foundations for success in any facet of the global aviation business arena. It provides traditional business skills, but is unique in its focus on the aviation and aerospace industries. Though the degree provides specialized insight into the global business environment, it 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.
The program culminates with a capstone course for which students will write a strategic business plan.
With Embry-Riddle’s online educational opportunities, students have the flexibility to learn at a campus near them — or even in their own home.
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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 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, and International Business
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 Master of Business Administration in Aviation 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
The Master of Business Administration in Aviation degree program is designed to emphasize the application of modern business 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 degree program is comprised of three sections. The first section is comprised of 9 credit hours focused on high reliability organizations (HRO). High reliability organizations focus on risk, managing risk and resiliency. Concepts from these courses can be applied to all organizations. The second section of the MBAA is the business core and is structured based on input from industry to provide students with the skills necessary to advance their careers into managing functional departments and above. The third section consists of a certificate in the area of the student’s choice and provides the opportunity for students to focus their studies to match their career goals.
The MBAA program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools & Programs (ACBSP). This achievement means the program has been peer-reviewed, scrutinized, and meets the stringent requirements set forth by ACBSP.
Program-Specific Criteria
Prerequisite Knowledge
The program will not require an undergraduate degree in business for admissions. However, as required by ACBSP, prerequisite knowledge in accounting, finance, economics, marketing, management, and business statistics is required. This will be accomplished through a short MBAA Preflight Orientation Course that welcomes students to the degree program through interactive activities and provides the prerequisite knowledge needed to be successful in the program. Students must complete the Preflight Orientation prior to taking their first MBAA course.
Other Program Information:
As part of MBAA degree students will take a comprehensive exam in BUSW 635, Business Strategy for Managers.
| High Reliability Organization | ||
| HROM 510 | Enterprise Risk Management | 3 |
| HROM 520 | Organizational Resilience | 3 |
| HROM 530 | Modeling and Decision-Making | 3 |
| Total Credits | 9 | |
| Business Core | ||
| MKTG 510 | Economics of Marketing | 1.5 |
| MKTG 511 | Science of Selling | 1.5 |
| MKTG 512 | Delivering Customer Solutions | 1.5 |
| ACCT 510 | Business Accounting | 1.5 |
| FINE 518 | Corporate Finance | 3 |
| OBLD 519 | Organizational and Employee Behavior | 1.5 |
| HRMD 549 | Personnel Management | 1.5 |
| BUSW 635 | Business Strategy for Managers | 3 |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
Certificate
| Certificate Options: | 12 | |
- Business Intelligence and Analytics
- Finance
- Human Resources
- Information Systems Security
- Information Technology Management
- International Business
- Leadership
- Marketing
- Project Management
| Total Degree Requirements | 36 | |
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