B.S. in Air Traffic Management

Students will:

  • Conduct operations in the en route air traffic control environment related to non-radar separation and procedures.
  • Conduct operations using high-fidelity simulation in the en route air traffic control environment related to radar separation and procedures.
  • Recall information on the basics of air traffic control, including its history, mission, and duty priority.
  • Conduct operations using high-fidelity simulation in the airport terminal environment related to VFR Control Tower operations.
  • Conduct operations using high-fidelity simulation in a low volume terminal radar environment related to radar separation and procedures.
  • Conduct operations using high-fidelity simulation in a high volume, complex terminal radar environment related to radar separation and procedures.
  • Apply accepted practices in air traffic management to analyze a cumulative knowledge of collaborative air traffic management, traffic flow management, and advanced air traffic management procedures.

Degree Requirements

The Bachelor of Science degree in Air Traffic Management requires successful completion of a minimum of 122 semester hours, normally completed in eight semesters. A minimum of 40 semester hours must be upper-level. 

Students must select and complete one minor field of study, as approved by the Applied Aviation Sciences Department. Total credits within the minor will vary depending on which minor is chosen. Students typically select a minor that will enhance their aviation career. 

Students should be aware that several courses in each academic year might have prerequisites and/or corequisites. Please check the course descriptions in this catalog before registering for classes to ensure requisite sequencing.

Program Requirements

 General Education

Embry-Riddle degree programs require students to complete a minimum of 36 hours of General Education coursework. For a full description of Embry-Riddle General Education guidelines, please see the General Education section of this catalog.

Students may choose other classes outside of their requirements, but doing so can result in the student having to complete more than the degree's 120 credit hours.  This will result in additional time and cost to the student.

Communication Theory and Skills9
Computer Science/Information Technology3
Mathematics6
Physical and Life Sciences (Natural Sciences)6
Humanities and Social Sciences12
3 hours of Lower-Level Humanities
3 hours of Lower-Level Social Science
3 hours of Lower-Level or Upper-Level Humanities or Social Science
3 hours of Upper-Level Humanities or Social Science
Total Credits36

Air Traffic Management Core (107 Credits)

The following course of study outlines the quickest and most cost-efficient route for students to earn their B.S. in Air Traffic Management. Students are encouraged to follow the course of study to ensure they complete all program required courses and their prerequisites within four years.

Courses in the core with a # will satisfy general education requirements.

Accounting, Business Administration, or Economics Upper-Level Elective3
AS 121Private Pilot Operations5
AS 125Private and UAS Pilot Operations3
AS 207Introduction to Aviation Research Methods3
AS 221Instrument Pilot Operations3
AS 221LInstrument Pilot Operations Laboratory1
AS 309Aerodynamics3
AS 310Aircraft Performance3
AS 350Domestic and International Navigation3
AS 359Aviation Stress Management3
AS 405Aviation Law3
AS 410Airline Dispatch Operations3
AS 480Applied Aviation Research Methods3
AT 202Introduction to Air Traffic Management3
AT 305Introduction to Terminal Radar Operations3
AT 315Introduction to Air Traffic Control Tower3
AT 401Advanced Terminal Radar Operations3
AT 405En route Radar Operations3
AT 415Advanced Air Traffic Control Tower **3
BA 201Principles of Management3
COM 122English Composition #3
General Education - Communication Theory and Skills Elective #6
General Education - Computer Science/Information Technology Elective #3
General Education - Humanities Lower-Level Elective #3
General Education - Social Science Lower-Level Elective #3
General Education - Humanities or Social Science Lower-Level Elective #3
General Education - Humanities or Social Science Upper-Level Elective #3
General Education - Natural Science Elective #3
GEO 210Introduction to Geographic Information Systems3
MA 111Pre-Calculus for Aviation #3
MA 112Applied Calculus for Aviation #3
SF 210Introduction to Aerospace Safety3
WX 201Survey of Meteorology #3
WX 203LSurvey of Meteorology Laboratory #1
WX 301Aviation Weather3
UNIV 101College Success1
Total Credits107

Minor Requirement (15 Credits)

Minor *15
Total Credits122
*

Students must complete at least one minor.

**

Offered in Spring Only

#

General Education Course

Air traffic controllers are required to possess a current FAA 2nd Class or higher medical certificate to receive and exercise the privileges of their FAA Air Traffic Controller certificates. Students should verify their eligibility status for this level medical certificate with an FAA designated medical examiner prior to enrolling in this degree program. The medical certificate is not required for ATM courses or degree enrollment.

Prospective air traffic controllers must be able to complete their university education and have entered the FAA Air Traffic Control Academy prior to reaching their 31st birthday.

FAA air traffic controllers must be U.S. citizens.

All Army ROTC students are required to complete SS 321 - U.S. Military History 1900-Present (3 credits) in order to commission.

Air Traffic Management - General

Freshman Year
FallCredits
AS 121 Private Pilot Operations 5
COM 122 English Composition 3
Computer Science/Information Technology Elective 3
MA 111 Pre-Calculus for Aviation 3
UNIV 101 College Success 1
 Credits Subtotal15.0
Spring
AS 125 Private and UAS Pilot Operations 3
AT 202 Introduction to Air Traffic Management 3
GEO 210 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems 3
MA 112 Applied Calculus for Aviation 3
Natural Science Elective 3
 Credits Subtotal15.0
Sophomore Year
Fall
AS 221 Instrument Pilot Operations 3
AS 221L Instrument Pilot Operations Laboratory 1
AT 305 Introduction to Terminal Radar Operations 3
BA 201 Principles of Management 3
Communications Elective 3
Social Science Lower-Level Elective 3
 Credits Subtotal16.0
Spring
AS 309 Aerodynamics 3
AT 315 Introduction to Air Traffic Control Tower 3
Communications Elective 3
SF 210 Introduction to Aerospace Safety 3
WX 201 Survey of Meteorology 3
WX 203L Survey of Meteorology Laboratory 1
 Credits Subtotal16.0
Junior Year
Fall
AS 207 Introduction to Aviation Research Methods 3
AS 310 Aircraft Performance 3
AS 350 Domestic and International Navigation 3
AT 401 Advanced Terminal Radar Operations 3
Minor/Open Elective 3
 Credits Subtotal15.0
Spring
Accounting, Business Administration, or Economics Upper-Level Elective 3
AT 405 En route Radar Operations 3
Humanities or Social Science Upper-Level Elective 3
Minor/Open Elective 3
WX 301 Aviation Weather 3
 Credits Subtotal15.0
Senior Year
Fall
AT 415 Advanced Air Traffic Control Tower 3
AS 359 Aviation Stress Management 3
AS 410 Airline Dispatch Operations 3
Minor/Open Electives 6
 Credits Subtotal15.0
Spring
AS 405 Aviation Law 3
AS 480 Applied Aviation Research Methods 3
Humanities Lower-Level Elective 3
Humanities or Social Science Lower-Level Elective 3
Minor/Open Elective 3
 Credits Subtotal15.0
 Credits Total: 122.0