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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN

AVIATION BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Embry-Riddle's Aviation Business Administration Degree Program Combines Strong Business Foundation With In-depth Study of Aviation Specifics

Specialized Management Skills for Aviation

Learn specialized management skills for aviation at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.The Bachelor of Science degree in Aviation Business Administration prepares the student for managerial and business-related positions within the constantly evolving aviation and aerospace industries.

You'll graduate with a strong foundation in business, plus a specific concentration in Airport Management or General Management. Your professors will emphasize communication and quantitative skills, social responsibility and ethics, information technology, global marketplace awareness, critical thinking and desision-making, environmental awareness, teamwork dynamics, and aviation/aerospace familiarity.

Embry-Riddle's world-renowned reputation ensures that industry employers will consider you for a variety of positions including financial analyst, flight coordinator, market analyst, airport operations specialist, and strategic planner.

The Two Areas of Concentration

You should declare your management area of concentration (AOC) at the beginning of your Junior year. Choose from Airport Management or General Management. If you want to specialize in more than one AOC you may transfer up to 6 credit hours toward the second area of concentration. If you're lucky enough to participate in Embry-Riddle's excellent Cooperative Education program, you may substitute up to 6 credit hours, if approved, toward the specified courses required in an area of concentration. Check with our admissions department when you're ready to apply for admission.

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PROGRAM INFORMATION

Our Aviation Business Program Encourages Cooperative Education Experiences

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Aviation Business Administration programs at the Prescott campus are accredited by: • The Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). • The Council on Aviation (CAA) under CAA’s Aviation Management option.

The department works with the National Business Aircraft Association (NBAA), in cooperation with the University Aviation Association (UAA) to establish minimum management certification requirements. The degree programs offered by the Business Administration department meet the needs of the continually changing environment of education, business, and aviaiton.

The curriculum is designed to provide graduates with knowledge and skills essential to their entry into the workplace and society. Emphasis is placed on communication and quantitative skills, global awareness, social responsibility and ethics, information technology, critical thinking and teamwork, business functional skills, aviation/aerospace industry familiarity and experience, as well as development of an attitude of continual and lifelong learning.

Each business degree program offers a unique educational experience for the student and serves as the appropriate foundation for entry into a specific business arena. The curriculum is frequently enriched by colloquia, forums, visiting speakers, and other programs. Classroom work incorporates computer applications, group as well as individual projects and presentations, and provides a blend of theory and applications that prepares students for a variety of positions in the workplace.

Cooperative education experiences are encouraged, with faculty assigned to assist students in co-op placement. In addition, elective courses allow students to broaden their general education or pursue specific interests in aviation/aerospace-related topics. Active guidance on the needs of aviation management is provided by the Business Advisory Committee. Department-sponsored tutoring and labs are also provided.

Students should be aware that several courses in each academic year may require prerequisite subject knowledge and/or class standing. Check the course descriptions in the current catalog before registering for classes to assure appropriate placement.

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DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

Our Aviation Business Program Gives You Strong Business Foundation With Aviation and Operations Knowledge

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

The Bachelor of Science degree in aviation business administration requires successful completion of a minimum of 120 credit hours, and is normally completed in eight semesters. Designed for students interested in obtaining a strong business foundation with emphasis on specific aviation applications, the student may select an area of concentration in Airport Management, Airline Management, Aviation Marketing Management, International Air Transportation Management, Flight Operations, or General Management. Students should declare their area of concentration at the beginning of their Junior year. Students who want to specialize in more than one area of concentration may transfer up to 6 credit hours toward the second area of concentration. Students who participate in the Cooperative Education program may substitute up to 6 credit hours, if approved, toward the specified courses required in their area of concentration. Not all Areas of Concentration may be offered at all campuses. Students enrolled in the Army or Air Force ROTC program may substitute MY or AF courses for the open elective courses.

 

Degree Requirements

The degree program offered by the Business Administration Department meets the needs of the continually changing environment of education and business. The curriculum is designed to provide graduates with knowledge and skills essential to their entry into the workplace and society. Emphasis is placed on communication and quantitative skills, global awareness, social responsibility and ethics, information technology, critical thinking and teamwork, business functional skills, aviation/ aerospace industry familiarity and experience, as well as development of an attitude of continual and lifelong learning.

This degree program offers a unique educational experience for the student and serves as the appropriate foundation for entry into a specific business arena. The curriculum is frequently enriched by colloquia, forums, visiting speakers, and other programs. Classroom work incorporates computer applications, group as well as individual projects and presentations, and provides a blend of theory and applications that prepares students for a variety of positions in the workplace. Cooperative education experiences are encouraged, with faculty assigned to assist students in co-op placement. In addition, elective courses allow students to broaden their general education or pursue specific interests in aviation/aerospace-related topics. Active guidance on the needs of aviation management is provided by The Business and Industry Advisory Board. Department-sponsored tutoring and labs are also provided.

Students should be aware that several courses in each academic year may require prerequisite subject knowledge and/or class standing. Check the course descriptions at the back of the catalog before registering for classes to assure appropriate placement.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
The Bachelor of Science degree in Aviation Business Administration requires successful completion of a minimum of 120 credit hours, and is normally completed in eight semesters. Designed for students interested in obtaining a strong business foundation with emphasis on specific aviation applications, the student may select an Area of Concentration in Airport Management or General Management. Students should declare their Area of Concentration at the beginning of their junior year. Students who want to specialize in more than one Area of Concentration may transfer up to 6 credit hours toward the second area of concentration. Students who participate in the Cooperative Education program may substitute up to 6 credit hours, if approved, toward the specified courses required in their Area of Concentration.

Students enrolled in the Air Force or Army ROTC program may substitute AF or MY courses for the open elective courses.

Hours
GENERAL EDUCATION 33
PROGRAM SUPPORT 12
BUSINESS CORE 45
AREA OF CONCENTRATION 15
OPEN ELECTIVES 15
TOTAL DEGREE CREDITS 120

GENERAL EDUCATION:
Communication Theory and Skills* 9
Mathematics* 6
Computer Science* 3
Physical and Life Sciences* (One course must include a laboratory.) 6
Humanities Lower-level course* 3
Social Sciences Lower-level course* 3
Humanities/Social Sciences Upper-level course 3
Total Credits 33

PROGRAM SUPPORT:
AS 120 Principles of Aeronautical Science 3
EC 210 Microeconomics 3
EC 211 Macroeconomics 3
MA 211 Statistics with Aviation Applications, - or -
MA 222 Business Statistics 3
Total Credits 12

BUSINESS CORE:
BA 201 Principles of Management 3
BA 210 Financial Accounting 3
BA 221 Advanced Computer Based Systems 3
BA 311 Marketing 3
BA 312 Managerial Accounting 3
BA 314 Human Resource Management 3
BA 317 Organizational Behavior 3
BA 320 Business Information Systems 3
BA 325 Social Responsibility and Ethics
in Management 3
BA 332 Corporate Finance I 3
BA 335 International Business 3
BA 390 Business Law 3
BA 420 Management of Production
and Operations 3
BA 436 Strategic Management 3
EC 315 Managerial Economics 3
Total Credits 45

AREAS OF CONCENTRATION:
Airport Management:
BA 408 Airport Management 3
BA 412 Airport Planning and Design Standards 3
BA 418 Airport Administration and Finance:
BA 334 Investment Analysis 3
BA 342 International Finance 3
BA 434 Corporate Finance II** 3
EC 312 Money and Banking 3
BA/EC 300-400 Level Elective 3
Total Credits 15
Flight Operations:
AS 121 Private Pilot Operations 5
AS 221 Instrument Pilot Operations 3
AS 321 Commercial Pilot Operations** 3
FA 121 Private Single Flight
FA 221 Instrument Single Flight
FA 321 Commercial Single Flight
FA 322 Commercial Multi Flight -or-
FA 323 Commercial Multi Add On 1
Total Credits 15
Management:
Select any five BA/EC 300-400 level courses 15

OPEN ELECTIVES 15

Total Degree Requirements 120

*** These classes are considered the capstone class for
the area of concentration.
Courses Available as BA 300-400 Business Electives:
BA 308 Public Administration
BA 331 Transportation Principles
BA 322 Aviation Insurance
BA 324 Aviation Labor Relations
BA 405 General Aviation Marketing
BA 408 Airport Management
BA 410 Management of Air Cargo
BA 412 Airport Planning and Design Standards
BA 415 Airline Management
BA 418 Airport Administration and Finance
BA 419 Aviation Maintenance Management
BA 421 Small Business Management
BA 424 Project Management in Aviation Operations
BA 426 International Aviation Management
BA 427 Management of the Multi-cultural Work force
BA 430 International Trade and Regulations
BA 449 Strategic Marketing Management
BA 450 Airline/Airport Marketing
EC 420 Economics of Air Transportation

*Embry-Riddle courses in the general education categories of Communication Theory and Skills, Mathematics, Computer Science, Physical and Life Sciences, Humanities, and Social Sciences may be chosen from those listed below, assuming prerequisite requirements are met with permission of advisor. Courses from other institutions are acceptable if they fall into these broad categories and are at the level specified above in the Aviation Business Administration vertical outline. Other courses may also be used with permission of the Undergraduate Program Coordinator.

 

OTHER LINKS

Master of Business Administration in Aviation

Master of Business Administration in Aviation - Extended Campus

Airline Business

Federal Aviation Admistration Business Opportunities

National Business Aviation Association

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CAREER OUTLOOK

Embry-Riddle's Business Degree Plus Internships Make Graduates Attractive to Aviation Companies

According to Embry-Riddle's Office of Career Services, students graduating with a bachelor of science degree in business have many options upon graduation. Several companies within the aviation industry look to Embry-Riddle for business students. Positions that these companies are hiring for include the following: Revenue Management Analyst, Financial Analyst, Sales Representatives, Aviation Insurance Agents, Flight Coordinators, Market Analyst, and Strategic Planning Analyst. Employers throughout the industry eagerly seek graduates in the aviation management field. Cooperative education internships are a unique opportunity for students to receive on-the-job training prior to graduation. The hands-on experience gained through internships and co-ops is valued by most employers and can make your resume rise to the top of the stack.

Business students have completed co-ops with:

Airlines
 American Airlines
Continental Airlines
Delta Air Line
Korean Air
TWA
United Airlines

Government Agencies
Department of Defense
FAA
FBI
NTSB
NASA

Airports
Dallas/Ft. Worth Intl. Airport
Detroit Metro Airport
Metropolitan Airport Authority
Orlando International Airport

Aviation Support/Services
 Aeronational Inc.
AT&T
Dallas Aerospace
FedEx
Japan Airport Consultants Inc.
Rocky Mountain Helicopter
UPS
United Aerodynamics

Manufacturers
Beech Aircraft Corp.
The Boeing Co.
British Aerospace
Cessna Aircraft Co.
General Electric
Honeywell
Lockheed Martin
Pratt & Whitney
United Technologies Corp.

Robin SobottaRobin Sobotta

Associate Professor/Program Chair

Office Location: Building 37, Office # 9
Phone: (928) 777 - 6938
E-mail: sobottr@erau.edu

 

 

 

 

The Embry-Riddle Advantage: The Career Services Office

One of the most valuable benefits of being a student or alumnus of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is access to the resources of the Career Services Office.

The Career Services Office provides career development assistance to all students and alumni of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, regardless of campus affiliation. The Daytona Beach office serves Daytona Beach, Worldwide Campus, and Worldwide Online students. Prescott campus students are served by the Prescott office.

The Career Services Web site offers students and alumni:

  • A virtual library of job search aids including interview tips
  • An alumni network which enables students to contact alumni throughout the United States and abroad to learn more about their careers and employers.
  • Sample résumés and cover letters
  • Company profiles and employment hotlines
  • Cooperative education opportunities
  • Current job listings; and
  • A Web-based résumé referral service

A career fair is hosted at the Daytona Beach and Prescott campuses each fall. Throughout each year, dozens of companies visit the campuses to recruit students and to provide information about their industry. On-campus interviews are also scheduled year-round.

The Career Services Office employs a staff of program managers to provide one-on-one career advisement, mock interviews, and résumé critique services. The Career Services Office encourages students to make contact early in their Embry-Riddle educations to explore career options and develop a successful job search strategy.

More From the Career Services Office

Career Advisement
Several degree-specific program managers are available for assistance with career choice/change, exploration of career opportunities, and development of job search techniques.

Career Resource Center
The Career Resource Center is a library of information that includes addresses and information on potential employers, as well as information on hiring trends, salaries, and other career references. The Career Resource Center is continuously updated and expanded to meet student needs. The Career Services Web site also serves as a virtual resource center with links to job listings, salary information, sample résumés, interview preparation, and company Web sites.

EagleHire Network
The EagleHire Network allows students and alumni to submit résumés directly to employers seeking full-time and co-op/internship candidates. EagleHire is a free service and is available to all students and alumni of the University.

Cooperative Education/Internship Program
Cooperative education positions provide an opportunity for students to gain valuable work experience while earning college credit, learn about their chosen field, and establish contacts in the industry. Co-ops and internships are opportunities to earn college credit while gaining career-related work experience for undergraduate and graduate students.