Doctor of Aviation Business Administration

Research for Aviation Success

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Campus Availability: Daytona Beach, Florida

Degree Level: Doctoral

Credit Hours: 62

Learning Modality: Online, with two one-week residencies on the Daytona Beach Campus

Transform Your Career in Aviation Business Administration

Elevate your career in aviation with Embry-Riddle’s Doctor of Aviation Business Administration. This program is designed for motivated working professionals who aim to lead, innovate and drive the industry into the future.

Offered primarily online, this hybrid learning experience will challenge your knowledge of aviation business fundamentals and develop your scholarly research skills.

The program residencies offer in-depth coverage of topics like aviation research methods and business ethics, in addition to professional development, training workshops and networking opportunities.

You’ll learn from expert faculty who are recognized leaders in the aviation industry and experienced researchers in their fields. With 62 credit hours, you can complete this doctoral program in less than four years.

Transform your industry experience into meaningful research — whether you aspire to lead global operations, influence policy or promote innovation through further research. Take the next step with the Doctor of Aviation Business Administration!

Key Benefits

Hybrid Learning
An affordable, accessible and accredited program, available with online curriculum and two in-person residencies.

Maintain a Competitive Edge
As a graduate of Embry‑Riddle, you become a prime candidate for employment by leading aviation and aerospace companies.

Extensive Network
Known for our global reputation in aviation, Embry‑Riddle offers unparalleled opportunities to build connections with industry leaders.

Program Highlights

Choose Your Own Pace
Tailor your learning experience to your career goals with a flexible online curriculum.

Industry-Tested Curriculum
Thanks to the input of expert faculty who lend their knowledge to designing contemporary curriculum, the skills you learn in class will translate directly to your career.

Faculty Experience
Renowned instructors with vast industry expertise teach practical, experience-based courses specifically tailored to meet the needs of the aviation business industry.

Program Outcomes

Earning a doctoral degree at Embry-Riddle positions graduates as elite professionals, prepared to help shape the industry’s future and advance their careers forward. Our alumni have secured positions with leading aviation and aerospace companies from around the world.

    Potential Employers

  • Academia
  • Aviation and aerospace organizations
  • Aviation policy groups
  • Aviation technology manufactures
  • Consulting firms
  • Government agencies

     

    Potential Careers

  • Aviation and aerospace manager
  • Aviation business leader
  • Consultant
  • Faculty member
  • Government policy maker
  • Researcher

By the numbers

  • 1926 The year Embry-Riddle was founded. .
  • 100+ Degrees to choose from. .
  • 93% Employed or continuing education within a year of graduation. .
  • 165,000+ Alumni around the world. .