Aviation Management BS at Utah Valley University

The Aviation Management concentration combines general academic preparation with the development of business management skills and specialized knowledge of aviation subject material in airport/airline management, air traffic control, or aviation operations and management. Graduates of this program will have skills in communications, quantitative reasoning, and critical thinking; an understanding of general business practices; and core knowledge of the aviation industry in the chosen concentration area. The degree’s design prepares students for employment in leadership roles in a variety of aviation-related settings, or for enrollment in an appropriate graduate degree program.

The Aviation Maintenance Management Specialization is focused on students who wish to repair and maintain aircraft. SDSU has partnered with approved FAA A&P programs across the United States to offer a four-year degree in aviation maintenance management. Students must first complete an FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license and then transfer to SDSU to finish up the degree requirements. Students may work for the Chief of Aviation Maintenance at SDSU prior to graduation. This is an excellent opportunity for maintenance students to gain real-world experience.

The BA Aviation Management degree is a dedicated aviation qualification, delivered in conjunction with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide and Cardiff Airport, which seeks to offer a uniquely innovative and exciting programme of study. The target audience are  students eager to find critical perspectives on, and management careers in, the Aviation sector. Students will gain an understanding of all aspects of aviation law, aviation strategic management, aerospace safety, airline management and employment issues relating to aviation.