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The Aviation Management specialization results in students gaining a full understanding of the Air Transportation Industry, the underlying principles of how the Industry operates and how segments of the Industry are organized. Coursework includes Airports, Management, Law, Regulatory Affairs, Economics, Marketing, Domestic and International Aviation, Safety, Air Transportation Analysis, and Air Transportation Systems. Careers for our Graduates include Operational, Professional and Executive positions in Airlines, Business, General, and Cargo Aviation, Airports, Aviation Services, Government Transportation Authorities, Air Traffic Control, and Aviation related Businesses.
The recommended Aviation Management curriculum for each college is shown in the following table:


The College of Engineering offers a Bachelor’s of Science in either Specialization. Their foundation is the in depth study of Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and other Engineering courses common to Engineering studies. From this Engineering foundation the Aviation courses are then taken particular to the Specializations.

The College of Social and Behavioral Studies offers a Bachelor’s of Science or a Bachelor’s of Arts degree in either Specialization. Their foundation is the in depth study of the Social, Behavioral, and Communication Sciences, common to Liberal arts studies. From this Arts and Sciences foundation the Aviation core courses are then taken particular to the Specializations.

The Fisher College of Business offers a Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration with the Special Major (Aviation Management). Their foundation is the in depth study of Analysis, Accounting, Finance, and other Business courses common to Business studies. From this Business foundation the Aviation core courses are then taken for the Special Major in Aviation Management. The Aircraft Systems Specialization is not offered by the Fisher College, but may be taken independently in addition to the Aviation Special Major.
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