Master of Aeronautical Science
- OVERVIEW
- REQUIREMENTS
- CAREERS
Overview
The field of aerospace is full of exciting potential and we can help you tap into it!
In the rapidly changing world of aviation and aerospace, industry professionals must do more than simply keep up — they need to take charge of their futures. In today's global workplace, a graduate-level education is becoming more and more critical in order to reach the upper levels of management. An advanced degree from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University can help you broaden your knowledge, diversify your talents, and give you an edge on the competitive playing field of aviation.
Students appreciate the MAS program's solid core of classes, partnered with a range of specialties that are tailored to individual interests. You'll master the tools needed in the development, manufacture, and operation of aircraft and spacecraft, and gain a comprehensive understanding of the infrastructure that supports the industry.
From airport management to space operations, eight different specializations will take you deeper into your area of interest. MAS areas of concentration include:
- Aeronautics
- Education Technology
- Management
- Operations
- Safety Systems
- Human Factors in Aviation Systems
- Space Studies
- Space Operations Management (Not available online.)
Requirements
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ASCI 602 | The Air Transportation System | 3 |
| ASCI 604 | Human Factors in the Aviation/Aerospace Industry | 3 |
| ASCI 670 | Research Methods for Aviation/Aerospace | 3 |
| ASCI 665 | Statistical Analysis for Aviation/Aerospace | 3 |
| Core Credits | 12 | |
| Areas of Specialization* Choose at least one 12-credit-hour specialization. MAS students may complete courses leading to multiple specializations. Students wishing to complete multiple specializations must have 12 unduplicated credits in each of the specializations. Students must submit an evaluation request form to declare the desired specializations. | 12 | |
| * For Specialization 1 – 7, the degree requirements are 36 semester hours. Dual specialization degree requirements vary depending on the specialization chosen. Specialization 8 degree requirements are 39 semester hours. Specialization 7 and 8 cannot be pursued as dual specializations. | ||
| ASCI 691 | Graduate Capstone Course | 3 |
| Department of Aeronautics Graduate Courses (500-600 level) Students electing the Aviation/Aerospace Management Specialization may also use the following courses as electives: MGMT 642, MGMT 643, MBAA 514, MBAA 520, MBAA 523. | 9 | |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
| Total Degree Requirements* | 36-39 | |
Specializations
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Students must complete 12 credit hours from the preceding list of courses | ||
| ASCI 509 | Advanced Aerodynamics | 3 |
| ASCI 510 | Advanced Aircraft Performance | 3 |
| ASCI 515 | Aviation/Aerospace Simulation System | 3 |
| ASCI 516 | Applications in Crew Resource Management | 3 |
| ASCI 517 | Advanced Meteorology | 3 |
| ASCI 560 | Advanced Rotorcraft Operations | 3 |
| ASCI 603 | Aircraft and Spacecraft Development | 3 |
| ASCI 607 | Advanced Aircraft/Spacecraft Systems | 3 |
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Students must complete 12 credit hours from the preceding list of courses | ||
| ASCI 514 | Computer-Based Instruction | 3 |
| ASCI 515 | Aviation/Aerospace Simulation Systems | 3 |
| ASCI 550 | Aviation Education Foundations | 3 |
| ASCI 614 | Advanced Aviation/Aerospace Curriculum Development | 3 |
| ASCI 652 | Continuing Education-s Role in Aviation | 3 |
| ASCI 654 | Adult Teaching and Learning Techniques | 3 |
| ASCI 663 | Memory and Cognition | 3 |
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Students must complete 12 credit hours from the preceding list of courses | ||
| ASCI 609 | Aircraft Maintenance Management | 3 |
| ASCI 612 | Aviation/Aerospace Industrial Safety Management | 3 |
| ASCI 641 | Production and Procurement Management in the Aviation/Aerospace Industry | 3 |
| ASCI 642 | International Aviation Policy | 3 |
| ASCI 643 | Management of Research & Development for the Aviation/Aerospace Industry | 3 |
| ASCI 644 | Integrated Logistics in Aviation Management | 3 |
| ASCI 645 | Airport Operations and Management | 3 |
| ASCI 646 | Airline Operations and Management | 3 |
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Students must complete 12 credit hours from the preceding list of courses | ||
| ASCI 515 | Aviation/Aerospace Simulation Systems | 3 |
| ASCI 518 | Aviation/Aerospace Operations Research | 3 |
| ASCI 560 | Advanced Rotorcraft Operations | 3 |
| ASCI 603 | Aircraft and Spacecraft Development | 3 |
| ASCI 606 | Air Traffic Control and the National Airspace System | 3 |
| ASCI 617 | Airport Safety and Certification | 3 |
| ASCI 620 | Air Carrier Operations | 3 |
| ASCI 622 | Corporate Aviation Operations | 3 |
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Students must complete 12 credit hours from the preceding list of courses | ||
| ASCI 611 | Aviation/Aerospace System Safety | 3 |
| ASCI 612 | Aviation/Aerospace Industrial Safety Management | 3 |
| ASCI 615 | Aviation/Aerospace Accident Investigation and Analysis | 3 |
| ASCI 616 | Transportation Security | 3 |
| ASCI 617 | Airport Safety and Certification | 3 |
| ASCI 618 | Aviation/Aerospace Safety Program Management | 3 |
| ASCI 634 | Aviation/Aerospace Psychology | 3 |
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Students must complete 12 credit hours from the preceding list of courses | ||
| ASCI 513 | Space Habitation and Life Support Systems | 3 |
| ASCI 516 | Applications in Crew Resource Management | 3 |
| ASCI 634 | Aviation/Aerospace Psychology | 3 |
| ASCI 660 | Sensation and Perception | 3 |
| ASCI 661 | Human-Computer Interaction | 3 |
| ASCI 663 | Memory and Cognition | 3 |
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Students must complete the previous four courses | ||
| ASCI 511 | Earth Observation and Remote Sensing | 3 |
| ASCI 512 | Space Mission and Launch Operations | 3 |
| ASCI 513 | Space Habitation and Life Support Systems | 3 |
| ASCI 601 | Applications in Space: Commerce, Defense, and Exploration | 3 |
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Students must complete the previous eight courses | ||
| ASCI 511 | Earth Observation and Remote Sensing | 3 |
| ASCI 512 | Space Mission and Launch Operations | 3 |
| ASCI 513 | Space Habitation and Life Support Systems | 3 |
| ASCI 518 | Aviation/Aerospace Operations Research | 3 |
| ASCI 521 | Aviation/Aerospace Information Management | 3 |
| ASCI 601 | Applications in Space: Commerce, Defense, and Exploration | 3 |
| ASCI 636 | Advanced Aviation/Aerospace Planning Systems | 3 |
| ASCI 641 | Production and Procurement Management in the Aviation/Aerospace Industry | 3 |
Careers
Career Areas
- Accident Investigation/Prevention
- Aircraft Crew Member
- Airport Management
- Aviation Maintenance
- Aviation Safety
- Aircraft Manufacturing
- Consulting
- Customer Service
- Education/Instruction/Training
- Ground Support Services
- Homeland Security
- Human Factors
- Logistics
- Operations
- Pilot
- Management
- Sales and Marketing
- Spacecraft Operations
- Technical Writing
Employers
- Aerospace Industry
- Air Services
- Aircraft Manufacturers
- Airlines
- Airports
- Consulting Firms
- Corporate Flight Departments
- Defense Contractors
- Federal Research Labs
- Fixed Base Operators
- Flight Schools
- Government Agencies
- Helicopter Manufacturers
- Insurance Companies
- Manufacturing Industry
- Multinational Corporations
- Transportation Industry
