Aviation Management - B.S.

Aviation Management - B.S.

Interested in leading aviation operations, managing logistics and making high stakes decisions in a global industry? The Aviation Management program prepares students for a wide range of leadership roles across the aviation sector, including airport and airline operations, safety management, consulting, logistics and regulatory compliance, while also preparing them to navigate the next generation of challenges and innovations shaping the future of air transportation.

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Bachelor’s Degree in Aviation Management

91�ֿ�’s Bachelor of Science degree in Aviation Management prepares students for entry-level management, supervisory and administrative positions in aviation and other aviation-related professional fields. This course of study combines technical and aeronautical courses with courses in management and information systems.

Program Information for Aviation Management - B.S.

Program Description

Full Description

The Bachelor of Science degree in Aviation Management prepares students for entry-level management, supervisory and administrative positions in aviation and other aviation-related professional fields. This course of study combines technical and aeronautical courses with courses in management and information systems. Students entering this program should have an interest in helping or working with people and an ability to develop analytical and communicative capabilities.

The mission of the B.S. degree in Aviation Management is to prepare students for careers in aviation management and provide the professional aviation industry with qualified graduates who possess skill sets that comprise management principles, budgetary and financial components and technical knowledge consistent with those of successful aviation professionals.

Admissions for Aviation Management - B.S.

Admissions

Admission Requirements

The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents and adult students who graduated from high school three or more years ago.

First-Year Students on the Kent Campus: First-year admission policy on the Kent Campus is selective. Admission decisions are based upon cumulative grade point average, strength of high school college preparatory curriculum and grade trends. Students not admissible to the Kent Campus may be administratively referred to one of the seven regional campuses to begin their college coursework. For more information, visit the .

First-Year Students on the Regional Campuses: First-year admission to 91�ֿ�’s campuses at Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark, Trumbull and Tuscarawas, as well as the Twinsburg Academic Center, is open to anyone with a high school diploma or its equivalent. For more information on admissions, contact the Regional Campuses admissions offices.

International Students: All international students must provide proof of proficiency of the English language (unless they meet specific exceptions) through the submission of an English language proficiency test score or by completing English language classes at 91�ֿ�’s English as a Second Language Center before entering their program. For more information, visit the admissions website for international students.

Former Students: Former 91�ֿ� students or graduates who have not attended another college or university since 91�ֿ� may complete the reenrollment or reinstatement form on the University Registrar’s website.

Transfer Students: Transfer students must have a minimum 2.250 overall GPA in all college-level coursework for admission to the Aviation Management major.

Transfer students visit the admissions website for transfer students for more information.

Admission policies for undergraduate students may be found in the University Catalog's .

Students may be required to meet certain criteria to progress in their program. Any progression requirements will be listed on the program's Coursework tab

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

Demonstrate an understanding of the role of federal legislation and regulatory policies in the management of agencies, airlines, airports, businesses and other organizations in professional aviation.
Demonstrate and apply knowledge and understanding of the technical details involved in the effective management of employees and operational systems in professional aviation.
Accomplish successful academic work in aviation and allied academic disciplines in preparation for graduate level or professional credentialing.

The educational goals of the program are the following:

Exhibit the qualities of excellence, integrity, leadership, management and professionalism within their area of professional specialization in aviation.
Demonstrate a professional commitment to safety and contribute to the safety culture within their area of professional specialization in aviation.
Demonstrate the ability to improve aerospace for generations to come through experiential learning, creativity and innovation within their area of professional specialization in aviation.
Manifest the college’s core values in the areas of collaboration, compassion, inclusiveness, innovation, integrity, respect and perseverance within their area of professional specialization in aviation.

Coursework

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Program Requirements
Graduation Requirements

Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Course List
Code	Title	Credit Hours
Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
ACCT 23020	INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING	3
AERN 15000	INTRODUCTION TO AERONAUTICS	3
AERN 15745	NON-PILOT ELEMENTS OF FLIGHT THEORY	3
AERN 25100	INTRODUCTION TO AVIATION MANAGEMENT	3
AERN 25250	ELEMENTS OF AVIATION WEATHER	3
AERN 25350	FUNDAMENTALS OF AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL	2
AERN 25351	FUNDAMENTALS OF AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL LABORATORY	1
AERN 30000	PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN AERONAUTICS	1
AERN 35031	AIR TRANSPORTATION INDUSTRY REGULATIONS	3
AERN 35339	FIXED BASE OPERATOR OPERATIONS	3
AERN 35340	AIRPORT MANAGEMENT	3
AERN 35341	AIR TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS	3
AERN 45040	LABOR RELATIONS IN AVIATION	3
AERN 45130	PHYSIOLOGY AND HUMAN FACTORS IN AVIATION	3
AERN 45135	AVIATION SAFETY THEORY	3
AERN 45150	APPLIED FLIGHT DYNAMICS I	3
AERN 45199	AIRPORT OPERATIONS (ELR)	3
AERN 45250	AVIATION LAW	3
AERN 45299	STRATEGIC AVIATION MANAGEMENT (ELR) (min C grade)	3
AERN 45791	AVIATION SECURITY AND POLICY SEMINAR (WIC) ¹	3
COMM 20001	INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION	3
ENGR 13586	COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN I	2
ENGR 13587	COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN I LABORATORY	1
FIN 36053	BUSINESS FINANCE	3
HRM 34180	HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT	3
MGMT 24163	PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT	3
MKTG 25010	PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING	3
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
CAE 12260	SOLVING PROBLEMS IN AERONAUTICS AND ENGINEERING ²	1-3
COMM 15000	INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN COMMUNICATION (KADL)	3
ECON 22060	PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS (KSS)	3
ECON 22061	PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS (KSS)	3
MATH 11010	ALGEBRA FOR CALCULUS (KMCR)	3
MATH 11022	TRIGONOMETRY (KMCR)	3
PHY 13001	GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS I (KBS)	4
PHY 13021	GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS LABORATORY I (KBS) (KLAB)	1
UC 10001	FLASHES 101	1
		6
		9
		3
		3
General Electives (total credit hours depends on earning 120 credit hours, including 39 upper-division credit hours)		4
Minimum Total Credit Hours:		120

¹: A minimum C grade must be earned to fulfill the writing-intensive requirement.
²: Students scoring 34 or below on the ALEKS math assessment are required to enroll in CAE 12260 until they successfully complete MATH 00022.

Graduation Requirements

Graduation Requirements Summary
Minimum Major GPA	Minimum Overall GPA
2.500	2.500

Roadmap

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this program. Students will work with their advisor to develop a sequence based on their academic goals and history. Courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

Plan of Study Grid
	Semester One		Credits
!	AERN 15000	INTRODUCTION TO AERONAUTICS	3
!	AERN 15745	NON-PILOT ELEMENTS OF FLIGHT THEORY	3
	AERN 25350	FUNDAMENTALS OF AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL	2
	AERN 25351	FUNDAMENTALS OF AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL LABORATORY	1
	CAE 12260	SOLVING PROBLEMS IN AERONAUTICS AND ENGINEERING	1
!	MATH 11010	ALGEBRA FOR CALCULUS (KMCR)	3
	UC 10001	FLASHES 101	1
	Kent Core Requirement		3
		Credit Hours	17
	Semester Two
	AERN 25100	INTRODUCTION TO AVIATION MANAGEMENT	3
	ENGR 13586	COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN I	2
	ENGR 13587	COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN I LABORATORY	1
	MATH 11022	TRIGONOMETRY (KMCR)	3
	Kent Core Requirement		3
	Kent Core Requirement		3
		Credit Hours	15
	Semester Three
	AERN 25250	ELEMENTS OF AVIATION WEATHER	3
	ECON 22060	PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS (KSS)	3
	PHY 13001	GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS I (KBS)	4
	PHY 13021	GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS LABORATORY I (KBS) (KLAB)	1
	Kent Core Requirement		3
		Credit Hours	14
	Semester Four
	ACCT 23020	INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING	3
	AERN 35340	AIRPORT MANAGEMENT	3
	COMM 15000	INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN COMMUNICATION (KADL)	3
	ECON 22061	PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS (KSS)	3
	MGMT 24163	PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT	3
		Credit Hours	15
	Semester Five
	AERN 30000	PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN AERONAUTICS	1
	AERN 35339	FIXED BASE OPERATOR OPERATIONS	3
	AERN 35341	AIR TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS	3
	HRM 34180	HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT	3
	MKTG 25010	PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING	3
	Kent Core Requirement		3
		Credit Hours	16
	Semester Six
	AERN 35031	AIR TRANSPORTATION INDUSTRY REGULATIONS	3
!	AERN 45150	APPLIED FLIGHT DYNAMICS I	3
	COMM 20001	INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION	3
	Kent Core Requirement		3
	General Elective		3
		Credit Hours	15
	Semester Seven
	AERN 45130	PHYSIOLOGY AND HUMAN FACTORS IN AVIATION	3
	AERN 45135	AVIATION SAFETY THEORY	3
	AERN 45199	AIRPORT OPERATIONS (ELR)	3
	AERN 45250	AVIATION LAW	3
	Kent Core Requirement		3
		Credit Hours	15
	Semester Eight
	AERN 45040	LABOR RELATIONS IN AVIATION	3
	AERN 45299	STRATEGIC AVIATION MANAGEMENT (ELR)	3
	AERN 45791	AVIATION SECURITY AND POLICY SEMINAR (WIC)	3
	FIN 36053	BUSINESS FINANCE	3
	General Elective		1
		Credit Hours	13
		Minimum Total Credit Hours:	120

Program Delivery

Delivery:
- In person
Location:
- Kent Campus

Accreditation for Aviation Management - B.S.

Accreditation

The B.S. degree in Aviation Management is accredited by the Aviation Accreditation Board International, Federal Aviation Administration.

Student Achievement Data

Program Educational Goals

With the guidance of both the Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), 91�ֿ� and the College of Aeronautics and Engineering assesses our program’s educational goals every two years. Our Program Educational Goals are as follows:

Graduates will exhibit the qualities of excellence, integrity, leadership, management, and professionalism within their area of professional specialization in aviation.
Graduates will demonstrate a professional commitment to safety and contribute to the safety culture within their area of professional specialization in aviation.
Graduates will demonstrate the ability to improve aerospace for generations to come through experiential learning, creativity, and innovation within their area of professional specialization in aviation.
Graduates will manifest the college’s core values in the areas of collaboration, compassion, inclusiveness, innovation, integrity, respect, and perseverance within their area of professional specialization in aviation.

Several methods to gather both direct and indirect assessment data over the course of each academic year are utilized. Data is gathered to improve student's learning and strengthen our relationships with industry. Some methods used include:

Surveys (Graduating Senior, Alumni, and Employer Surveys)
Capstone Projects
Aeronautics Advisory Committee Feedback
Degree Program Review
Faculty Assessment and Discussion of Student Learning Outcomes

The assessment of our goals starts with the University’s vision to Promote academic excellence and enhance student learning through a culture of evidence-based decision-making. The valuable data we collect from our assessment activities is analyzed and discussed amongst our Faculty to ensure we are making value added improvements to our programs.

Program Enrollment and Graduation Data

**Aviation Management; Enrolled**
2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
36	46	44	43	35	48

**Aviation Management; Graduated**
2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
16	11	8	7	10	16

**Student Retention Rates**
Term	Freshman Cohort	Retention (%)	After 4 Yrs	After 5 Yrs	After 6 Yrs
2019	5	100%	60%	20%	80%
2020	10	80%	70%	10%
2021	2	50%
2022	4	100%
2023	3	67%
2024	12

Comprehensive Assessment Plan

A is written and implemented by the College of Aeronautics and Engineering faculty and staff to meet requirements set forth by the Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI) and 91�ֿ�.

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Aviation Management - B.S.

Graduates of 91�ֿ�'s Bachelor of Science in Aviation Management possess skill sets that comprise management principles, budgetary and financial components and technical knowledge consistent with those of successful aviation professionals.

Transportation, storage, and distribution managers

3.5%

about as fast as the average

139,400

number of jobs

$96,390

potential earnings

Additional Careers

Aerospace project manager
Airline operations manager
Airport duty manager
Airport operations specialist
Airport planner
Air service development analyst
Assistant aviation director
Aviation business analyst
Aviation inspector
Aviation public information officer
Aviation safety analyst
Cargo operations manager
Charter operations manager
Concessions and ground transportation manager
Deputy airport director
Deputy director of operations
Fixed base operator (FBO) manager
Flight dispatcher (with training/certification)

Aeronautics News

A white man in a blue suit stands to the left of a large screen depicting a simulated air control tower with several students standing nearby.

Transportation Secretary Praises 91�ֿ�’s College of Aeronautics and Engineering as ‘Future of Aviation’

Monday, June 24, 2024

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visited 91�ֿ� touring the College of Aeronautics and Engineering, and telling students that “the future of aviation leadership is in your hands.”

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