Graduate Certificate in Aviation and Aerospace Sustainability

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The Aviation and Aerospace Sustainability professional graduate certificate considers how stakeholders, including society, governments, and the aviation industry, need to respond to the concerns of global climate change, aircraft noise disturbance, resource use, and waste production. This certificate is designed for those who are in the aviation and aerospace fields and want to gain an advantage for job advancement and demonstrate their expertise in sustainability. Courses are designed to prepare and train applicants with pertinent theory, real world application, and different tools and frameworks to develop and implement sustainable aviation and aerospace solutions.

Note: Certificate programs are not eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid unless taken as part of a degree program.

Program-Level Student Learning Outcomes

Students will:

  • Evaluate the application of environmental tools and policy schemes in the aviation and aerospace industry.
  • Create sustainable operations for the aviation and aerospace industry.
  • Create sustainable best management practices for economic sustainability.
  • Apply leading-edge sustainable aviation and aerospace technologies and solutions.

Worldwide Certificate Requirements

AASI 600Sustainable Aviation and Aerospace Perspectives3
AASI 625Sustainability Policy in Aviation and Aerospace3
AASI 629Sustainable Air Vehicles; Design and Propulsion3
Choose One of the Following:3
Airport Sustainability Operations
Sustainable Aviation Fuels and Carbon Offsetting
Aircraft Decommissioning and Circular Economy
Aviation Corporate Sustainability Management
Total Credits12

Estimated Cost of Attendance: California Student Information