Aviation Management Online Bachelor’s Degree
The Aviation Management online bachelor’s degree from NAU Canada Online integrates management and fundamental business principles into the aviation industry. This degree prepares graduates for a career in the aviation field related to management for airlines, aerospace/aviation companies, and government agencies.
Online Aviation Management Degree Overview
The online Aviation Management program gives you the background you need for business and management roles in the aviation field.
- Apply concepts, theories, and analytical methods pertinent to the field of aviation management.
- Demonstrate critical thinking skills and problem-solving skills by analyzing issues and challenges that aviation managers are likely to face and recommend solutions.
- Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary for professional practice.
Online Aviation Management Classes and Curriculum
The online Aviation Management bachelor’s program consists of 180 total credits. You take aviation management core courses, general education core courses, and open electives. In addition, you must satisfy technical specialty core requirements through professional pilot training or another approved aviation sub-specialty.
All academic courses are 100% online and subject to minimum class size requirements.
Major Core
45 credits
Support Core
18 credits
General Education
57 credits
Course availability is subject to minimum class size requirements.
Online Aviation Management Prerequisites
Prior to enrollment, you must complete a professional pilot training program and share verification. As an alternative, you can demonstrate completion of prior education or training in an approved sub-specialty. Examples of sub-specialties are FAA Certifications in Power Plant and Airframe and Avionics and military training in aviation.
Online Aviation Management Tuition and Fees
Learn more about our undergraduate tuition schedule.
Online Aviation Management Degree Career Outcomes
The online Aviation Management program prepares you for careers in the aviation field related to management for airlines, aerospace/aviation companies, and government agencies.
With a bachelor’s degree in aviation management, career options include:
- Airline manager
- Airport security manager
- Air traffic controller
- Airline systems management
- Freight and cargo management
Who Is a Good Candidate for the Aviation Management Program?
- Current pilots: If you’re a pilot who wants to move into a management position at an airline or airport, the aviation management program is right for you. You already have the pilot training requirements and experience.
- Active military or veterans: As a service member or veteran you may have the skills and experiences to pursue an undergraduate degree in aviation management.
Course Listing (180 Credits)
AM3000 Air Carrier Operations
AM3005 Aviation Marketing Management
AM3010 Aviation Law
AM3015 Aviation Safety Programs
AM4000 Crew Resource Management I
AM4005 Crew Resource Management II
AM4010 Air Transportation System
AM4015 Airport Security
AM4020 Airport Planning
AM4040 Aviation Capstone Course
AC2760 Financial Accounting for Managers
MT1050 Introduction to Business
MT2050 Principles of Management
MT4300 Management Across Cultures
Professional pilot training or another approved aviation subspecialty. If fewer than 51 credits are awarded for specialty core courses, open elective courses may be taken to make up the difference.
3000+ Elective
Communications
EN1150 Composition I
Science
SC Science Elective
Humanities
HU2000 Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Behavioral/Social Science
Behavioral/Social Science Elective
General Education
General Education Elective
Communications
EN1300 Composition II
EN2100 Speech OR
EN2150 Interpersonal Professional Communication
EN3050 Technical Communications
Mathematics
MA2000 Quantitative Reasoning
MA3000 Business Statistics
Behavioral/Social Science
EC2050 Macroeconomics
EC2100 Microeconomics
General Education
CS2080 Career Management
Prerequisite Course (if applicable)
CS1201 Juggling College, Life, and Career: Set Up for Success! OR
CS1203 Bridge to Success: Creating Your Future at NAU
CS1301 Do the Numbers! Achieving College and Career Success
EN1000
Course availability is subject to minimum class size requirements.