Graduate Programs Offered Exclusively at Embry‑Riddle

Master of Science in Space Operations – Daytona Beach, Florida, and Worldwide campus

Have you ever dreamed of soaring through space or being on the team that launches a revolutionary rocket? Do you want to become a leader in space research and exploration?

The M.S. in Space Operations on our Daytona Beach Campus launched in fall 2023. Students pursue advanced coursework covering a variety of topics, including earth observation, space mission and launch operations, space habitation, space ecosystems, satellite communications, cybersecurity, space technology and space law.

This program was created to help meet the growing need for space professionals with master’s level education. According to research from Bank of America, the global space economy is projected to grow to $1.1 trillion by 2030 due to the commercialization and privatization of spaceflight, the desire to return to the moon and potential upcoming opportunities for Mars exploration.

The Master in Space Operations with our Worldwide Campus is offered entirely online, with flexibility that allows students to complete their coursework on their own time while maintaining prior commitments, like work or family life. Students explore key areas of space missions and operations and graduate well-prepared for success in the aerospace industry.

With Embry-Riddle's unparalleled access to innovative technology and networking opportunities with industry professionals, students who pursue an M.S. in Space Operations will graduate as experts in their field with a strong competitive advantage in their career journey.

Master of Science in Security and Intelligence – Prescott, Arizona, campus

Housed on our Prescott Campus, M.S. in Security and Intelligence Studies, this program gives students one-of-a-kind opportunities to gain expertise within multiple aspects of the field, such as intelligence analysis, military and political studies, law enforcement, corporate security and cyber intelligence security.

Students choose an Area of Concentration (AOC); Security, Intelligence, or dual Security and Intelligence. Each AOC directs students down a different path of targeted studies based on their individual interests and offers in-depth research opportunities in preferred aspects of the field.

The Intelligence AOC focuses on intelligence analysis in both domestic and international affairs, counterintelligence and world cultures. It is recommended for students who wish to enter careers in government or with political and international organizations.

The Security AOC focuses on studies of corporate security, counterintelligence and various forms of security management. It is recommended for those wishing to enter careers in all forms of law enforcement as well as security management.

The dual Security and Intelligence AOC combines the best of both worlds and allows students to study topics such as intelligence analysis and practice, corporate security, international affairs, security management, world cultures and counterintelligence. It is recommended for those interested in understanding the combination of security and intelligence and how each can be practiced in relation to the other.

Ph.D. in Aviation – Daytona Beach, Florida campus – online

As the world’s largest aviation-oriented university, Embry-Riddle offers an exclusive doctoral degree in Aviation dedicated to producing scholars who are experienced in cutting-edge research and perform exceptionally in many facets of the aviation industry.

This program offers four unique areas of specialization, which exist to offer students a personalized, engaging experience while completing their doctoral coursework, residency and dissertation.

Four Specializations:

• Aviation Safety: Focuses on safety management systems, safety management practices, tools in aviation and aviation safety regulations.
• Aviation Human Factors: Focuses on human factors principles, human factors practices in aviation and human-centered design concepts for existing and developing aviation technologies.
• Aviation Operations: Focuses on current and projected trends in aviation, operations research, decision-making tools, diverse team operations and aviation organizational dynamics.
• Intradisciplinary: Designed with students who have a broader interest in aviation, this specialization offers a cross-disciplinary approach to aviation where each student can build a multi-faceted curriculum appropriate for their educational needs.