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Aviation Management - B.S.

Interested in leading aviation operations, managing logistics and making high stakes decisions in a global industry? The Aviation Management program prepares students for a wide range of leadership roles across the aviation sector, including airport and airline operations, safety management, consulting, logistics and regulatory compliance, while also preparing them to navigate the next generation of challenges and innovations shaping the future of air transportation.

Bachelor’s Degree in Aviation Management

¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø’s Bachelor of Science degree in Aviation Management prepares students for entry-level management, supervisory and administrative positions in aviation and other aviation-related professional fields. This course of study combines technical and aeronautical courses with courses in management and information systems.

Program Information for Aviation Management - B.S.

Program Description

Program Description

Full Description

The Bachelor of Science degree in Aviation Management prepares students for entry-level management, supervisory and administrative positions in aviation and other aviation-related professional fields. This course of study combines technical and aeronautical courses with courses in management and information systems. Students entering this program should have an interest in helping or working with people and an ability to develop analytical and communicative capabilities.

The mission of the B.S. degree in Aviation Management is to prepare students for careers in aviation management and provide the professional aviation industry with qualified graduates who possess skill sets that comprise management principles, budgetary and financial components and technical knowledge consistent with those of successful aviation professionals.

Admissions for Aviation Management - B.S.

Admissions

Admission Requirements

The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents and adult students who graduated from high school three or more years ago.

First-Year Students on the Kent Campus: First-year admission policy on the Kent Campus is selective. Admission decisions are based upon cumulative grade point average, strength of high school college preparatory curriculum and grade trends. Students not admissible to the Kent Campus may be administratively referred to one of the seven regional campuses to begin their college coursework. For more information, visit the .

First-Year Students on the Regional Campuses: First-year admission to ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø’s campuses at Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark, Trumbull and Tuscarawas, as well as the Twinsburg Academic Center, is open to anyone with a high school diploma or its equivalent. For more information on admissions, contact the Regional Campuses admissions offices.

International Students: All international students must provide proof of proficiency of the English language (unless they meet specific exceptions) through the submission of an English language proficiency test score or by completing English language classes at ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø’s English as a Second Language Center before entering their program. For more information, visit the admissions website for international students.

Former Students: Former ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø students or graduates who have not attended another college or university since ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø may complete the reenrollment or reinstatement form on the University Registrar’s website.

Transfer Students: Transfer students must have a minimum 2.250 overall GPA in all college-level coursework for admission to the Aviation Management major.

Transfer students visit the admissions website for transfer students for more information.

Admission policies for undergraduate students may be found in the University Catalog's .

Students may be required to meet certain criteria to progress in their program. Any progression requirements will be listed on the program's Coursework tab

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate an understanding of the role of federal legislation and regulatory policies in the management of agencies, airlines, airports, businesses and other organizations in professional aviation.
  2. Demonstrate and apply knowledge and understanding of the technical details involved in the effective management of employees and operational systems in professional aviation.
  3. Accomplish successful academic work in aviation and allied academic disciplines in preparation for graduate level or professional credentialing.

The educational goals of the program are the following:

  1. Exhibit the qualities of excellence, integrity, leadership, management and professionalism within their area of professional specialization in aviation.
  2. Demonstrate a professional commitment to safety and contribute to the safety culture within their area of professional specialization in aviation.
  3. Demonstrate the ability to improve aerospace for generations to come through experiential learning, creativity and innovation within their area of professional specialization in aviation.
  4. Manifest the college’s core values in the areas of collaboration, compassion, inclusiveness, innovation, integrity, respect and perseverance within their area of professional specialization in aviation.

Coursework

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Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
ACCT 23020INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING 3
AERN 15000INTRODUCTION TO AERONAUTICS 3
AERN 15745NON-PILOT ELEMENTS OF FLIGHT THEORY 3
AERN 25100INTRODUCTION TO AVIATION MANAGEMENT 3
AERN 25250ELEMENTS OF AVIATION WEATHER 3
AERN 25350FUNDAMENTALS OF AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL 2
AERN 25351FUNDAMENTALS OF AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL LABORATORY 1
AERN 30000PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN AERONAUTICS 1
AERN 35031AIR TRANSPORTATION INDUSTRY REGULATIONS 3
AERN 35339FIXED BASE OPERATOR OPERATIONS 3
AERN 35340AIRPORT MANAGEMENT 3
AERN 35341AIR TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS 3
AERN 45040LABOR RELATIONS IN AVIATION 3
AERN 45130PHYSIOLOGY AND HUMAN FACTORS IN AVIATION 3
AERN 45135AVIATION SAFETY THEORY 3
AERN 45150APPLIED FLIGHT DYNAMICS I 3
AERN 45199AIRPORT OPERATIONS (ELR) 3
AERN 45250AVIATION LAW 3
AERN 45299STRATEGIC AVIATION MANAGEMENT (ELR) (min C grade)3
AERN 45791AVIATION SECURITY AND POLICY SEMINAR (WIC) 13
COMM 20001INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION 3
ENGR 13586COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN I 2
ENGR 13587COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN I LABORATORY 1
FIN 36053BUSINESS FINANCE 3
HRM 34180HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 3
MGMT 24163PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT 3
MKTG 25010PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING 3
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
CAE 12260SOLVING PROBLEMS IN AERONAUTICS AND ENGINEERING 21-3
COMM 15000INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN COMMUNICATION (KADL) 3
ECON 22060PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS (KSS) 3
ECON 22061PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS (KSS) 3
MATH 11010ALGEBRA FOR CALCULUS (KMCR) 3
MATH 11022TRIGONOMETRY (KMCR) 3
PHY 13001GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS I (KBS) 4
PHY 13021GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS LABORATORY I (KBS) (KLAB) 1
UC 10001FLASHES 101 1
6
9
3
3
General Electives (total credit hours depends on earning 120 credit hours, including 39 upper-division credit hours)4
Minimum Total Credit Hours:120
1

A minimum C grade must be earned to fulfill the writing-intensive requirement.

2

Students scoring 34 or below on the ALEKS math assessment are required to enroll in CAE 12260 until they successfully complete MATH 00022.

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.500 2.500
Roadmap

Roadmap

Roadmap

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this program. Students will work with their advisor to develop a sequence based on their academic goals and history. Courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester OneCredits
!AERN 15000 INTRODUCTION TO AERONAUTICS 3
!AERN 15745 NON-PILOT ELEMENTS OF FLIGHT THEORY 3
AERN 25350 FUNDAMENTALS OF AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL 2
AERN 25351 FUNDAMENTALS OF AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL LABORATORY 1
CAE 12260 SOLVING PROBLEMS IN AERONAUTICS AND ENGINEERING 1
!MATH 11010 ALGEBRA FOR CALCULUS (KMCR) 3
UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours17
Semester Two
AERN 25100 INTRODUCTION TO AVIATION MANAGEMENT 3
ENGR 13586 COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN I 2
ENGR 13587 COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN I LABORATORY 1
MATH 11022 TRIGONOMETRY (KMCR) 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Three
AERN 25250 ELEMENTS OF AVIATION WEATHER 3
ECON 22060 PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS (KSS) 3
PHY 13001 GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS I (KBS) 4
PHY 13021 GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS LABORATORY I (KBS) (KLAB) 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours14
Semester Four
ACCT 23020 INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING 3
AERN 35340 AIRPORT MANAGEMENT 3
COMM 15000 INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN COMMUNICATION (KADL) 3
ECON 22061 PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS (KSS) 3
MGMT 24163 PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Five
AERN 30000 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN AERONAUTICS 1
AERN 35339 FIXED BASE OPERATOR OPERATIONS 3
AERN 35341 AIR TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS 3
HRM 34180 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 3
MKTG 25010 PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Six
AERN 35031 AIR TRANSPORTATION INDUSTRY REGULATIONS 3
!AERN 45150 APPLIED FLIGHT DYNAMICS I 3
COMM 20001 INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
General Elective 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Seven
AERN 45130 PHYSIOLOGY AND HUMAN FACTORS IN AVIATION 3
AERN 45135 AVIATION SAFETY THEORY 3
AERN 45199 AIRPORT OPERATIONS (ELR) 3
AERN 45250 AVIATION LAW 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Eight
AERN 45040 LABOR RELATIONS IN AVIATION 3
AERN 45299 STRATEGIC AVIATION MANAGEMENT (ELR) 3
AERN 45791 AVIATION SECURITY AND POLICY SEMINAR (WIC) 3
FIN 36053 BUSINESS FINANCE 3
General Elective 1
 Credit Hours13
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:120

Program Delivery

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus

Accreditation for Aviation Management - B.S.

Accreditation

The B.S. degree in Aviation Management is accredited by the Aviation Accreditation Board International, Federal Aviation Administration.

Student Achievement Data

Program Educational Goals

With the guidance of both the Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø and the College of Aeronautics and Engineering assesses our program’s educational goals every two years. Our Program Educational Goals are as follows:

  • Graduates will exhibit the qualities of excellence, integrity, leadership, management, and professionalism within their area of professional specialization in aviation.
  • Graduates will demonstrate a professional commitment to safety and contribute to the safety culture within their area of professional specialization in aviation.
  • Graduates will demonstrate the ability to improve aerospace for generations to come through experiential learning, creativity, and innovation within their area of professional specialization in aviation.
  • Graduates will manifest the college’s core values in the areas of collaboration, compassion, inclusiveness, innovation, integrity, respect, and perseverance within their area of professional specialization in aviation.

Several methods to gather both direct and indirect assessment data over the course of each academic year are utilized. Data is gathered to improve student's learning and strengthen our relationships with industry. Some methods used include:

  • Surveys (Graduating Senior, Alumni, and Employer Surveys)
  • Capstone Projects
  • Aeronautics Advisory Committee Feedback
  • Degree Program Review
  • Faculty Assessment and Discussion of Student Learning Outcomes

The assessment of our goals starts with the University’s vision to Promote academic excellence and enhance student learning through a culture of evidence-based decision-making. The valuable data we collect from our assessment activities is analyzed and discussed amongst our Faculty to ensure we are making value added improvements to our programs.

Program Enrollment and Graduation Data

Aviation Management; Enrolled
201920202021202220232024
364644433548
Aviation Management; Graduated
201920202021202220232024
1611871016
Student Retention Rates
TermFreshman CohortRetention (%)After 4 YrsAfter 5 YrsAfter 6 Yrs
20195100%60%20%80%
20201080%70%10% 
2021250%   
20224100%   
2023367%   
202412    

Comprehensive Assessment Plan

A is written and implemented by the College of Aeronautics and Engineering faculty and staff to meet requirements set forth by the Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI) and ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø.

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Aviation Management - B.S.

Graduates of ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø's Bachelor of Science in Aviation Management possess skill sets that comprise management principles, budgetary and financial components and technical knowledge consistent with those of successful aviation professionals.

Transportation, storage, and distribution managers

3.5%

about as fast as the average

139,400

number of jobs

$96,390

potential earnings

Additional Careers
  • Aerospace project manager
  • Airline operations manager
  • Airport duty manager
  • Airport operations specialist
  • Airport planner
  • Air service development analyst
  • Assistant aviation director
  • Aviation business analyst
  • Aviation inspector
  • Aviation public information officer
  • Aviation safety analyst
  • Cargo operations manager
  • Charter operations manager
  • Concessions and ground transportation manager
  • Deputy airport director
  • Deputy director of operations
  • Fixed base operator (FBO) manager
  • Flight dispatcher (with training/certification)
Notice: Career Information Source
* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' . Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.

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