Master of Business Administration in Aviation
- OVERVIEW
- REQUIREMENTS
- CAREERS
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.
Requirements
| 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 522 | Business Research Methods | 3 |
| MBAA 523 | Advanced Aviation Economics | 3 |
| MBAA 604 | International Business Administration | 3 |
| MBAA 635 | Business Policy and Decision Making | 3 |
| Total Core Credits: | 24 | |
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Complete a total of 12 credit hours from the above courses. For all Worldwide campuses, the recommended electives are those with the MBAA prefix. While these are recommended they are not mandatory. | ||
| MBAA 520 | Organizational Behavior, Theory and Applications in Aviation | 3 |
| MBAA 521 | Global Information and Technology Management | 3 |
| MBAA 607 | Human Resource Development | 3 |
| MBAA 696 | Graduate Internship in Aviation Business Administration | 1-3 |
| MBAA 699 | Special Topics in Business Administration | 1-3 |
| MGMT 533 | Federal Regulations, Ethics and the Legal System | 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 and 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 |
| Total Aviation Business Specialization Credits: | 12 | |
| Total Degree Requirements | 36 | |
MBAA Program Notes:
- 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.
- This program is available at selected ERAU Worldwide Campuses and/or through partnerships as determined by specific articulation or contract agreement.
Careers
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
