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Master of Business Administration in Aviation

  • OVERVIEW
  • REQUIREMENTS
  • CAREER - OUTLOOK

Overview

Future leaders and decision-makers in the field of aviation need more than experience to rise to the top. Education is key. A Master of Business Administration in Aviation is an important component for those who aspire to a bright future in aviation management.

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University — Worldwide’s Master of Business Administration in Aviation will give you the strong foundation you need to succeed in today’s aviation environment. Designed to emphasize the application of modern management concepts, methods, and tools within an aviation context, the graduate of the MBAA program has all of the opportunities an MBA student enjoys with the added bonus of a competitive edge in a specialized field.

Degree Requirements

Aviation Business Core
Course Title Credits
MBAA 511 Operations Research 3
MBAA 514 Strategic Marketing Management in Aviation 3
MBAA 517 Managerial Accounting for Decision Making 3
MBAA 518 Managerial Finance 3
MBAA 523 Advanced Aviation Economics 3
MBAA 635 Business Policy and Decision Making 3
Total Core Credits: 18
Aviation Business Specialization
Course Title Credits
Complete a total of 12 credit hours from the courses listed above. The primary business specified electives for all Worldwide campuses are MBAA 520, MBAA 521, MBAA 604 and MBAA 607. Any course substitution must be approved by the MBAA Program Chair.
MBAA 520 Organizational Behavior, Theory and Applications in Aviation 3
MBAA 521 Global Information and Technology Management 3
MBAA 604 International Management and Aviation Policy 3
MBAA 607 Human Resource Development 3
MGMT 533 Legal, Ethical, and Regulatory Bases of Management Practices 3
MGMT 535 Theory and Application of Managerial Communications 3
MGMT 641 Airport Management 3
MGMT 642 Air Carrier, Passenger, and Cargo Management 3
MGMT 643 Labor Issues in Air Transportation 3
MGMT 651 Production and Procurement in Aviation/Aerospace Industries 3
MGMT 652 Concepts and Practices of Project Management 3
MGMT 671 Entrepreneurship and Leadership 3
MGMT 685 Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management 3
MBAA 696 Graduate Internship in Aviation Business Administration 1-3
MBAA 699 Special Topics in Business Administration 1-3
Total Aviation Business Specialization Credits: 12
Graduate Business Capstone Project
Course Title Credits
MBAA 522 Business Research Methods 3
MBAA 690 Graduate Management Capstone Project 3
Total Graduate Business Capstone Project Credits: 6
 
Total Degree Requirements 36

MBAA Program Notes:

  1. The MBAA 700 Thesis is available to international programs or specialty developed programs by contract or articulation agreement. The MBAA 700 Thesis is not available to Worldwide Campuses.
  2. Additional courses or specializations that are in the Worldwide Catalog may be approved by the MBAA Program Chair to form a specialization in the MBAA.
  3. This program is available at selected ERAU Worldwide Campuses and/or through partnerships as determined by specific articulation or contract agreement.
  4. The MBAA 696 Graduate Internship in Aviation Business Administration is not an option for Worldwide Online Students.

Career Outlook

Career Areas

  • Administration
  • Airport Management
  • Aviation Regulation Consulting
  • Banking
  • Business Operations
  • Business Analysis
  • Corporate Training
  • Finance Analysis
  • Ground Support Services
  • Human Resources
  • Insurance Underwriting
  • Logistics
  • Management
  • Operations
  • Procurement
  • Program/Project Management
  • Sales and Marketing

Employers

  • Aerospace Industry
  • Air Services
  • Aircraft Manufacturers
  • Airlines
  • Airports
  • Banking Industry
  • Consulting Firms
  • Corporate Flight Departments
  • Defense Contractors
  • Fixed Base Operators
  • Flight Schools
  • Government Agencies
  • Helicopter Manufacturers
  • Insurance Companies
  • Manufacturing Industry
  • Military
  • Multinational Corporations
  • Transportation Industry