M.S. in Airline Management

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At the Worldwide Campus, the Master of Science in Airline Management is housed in the College of Business and focuses on airline management, including the application of strategic management concepts within the airline sector. The program includes case studies of airline management strategies and examination of aviation technologies and developments within the industry. The curriculum incorporates shared coursework with Airport and Air Mobility Management programs, providing exposure to airport management and air mobility topics.

Program-Level Student Learning Outcomes

Students will:

  • Analyze strategic approaches within the airline industry, including route planning, fleet management, alliances, and partnerships, in order to recommend effective strategies that align with market trends and competitive forces.
  • Formulate agile and comprehensive crisis management and business continuity plans that address various operational disruptions, include assessment of potential impacts, devise response strategies, and ensure continued operations/business continuity.
  • Integrate financial principles to make informed decisions related to airline financial management, including cost control, revenue optimization, budgeting, investment analysis, and risk management, with a focus on maximizing profitability and sustainability.
  • Integrate leadership and managerial theories and practices to effectively lead diverse teams.
  • Utilize analytical tools and methods to assess and optimize various operational aspects of airlines and focus on new technologies designed to enhance efficiency.
  • Evaluate the impact of complex regulatory and legal frameworks governing the domestic and international aviation environments on operational and strategic decision-making that ensures compliance and minimizes legal risks.

Worldwide Program Requirements

Core Requirements30
Total Credits30

Program Details

The Master of Science in Airline Management requires successful completion of a minimum of 30 credit hours. Students enrolled in the Worldwide Graduate Online program may complete the degree in six terms, or approximately two years, assuming full-time enrollment and continuous progress. Students pursuing this graduate degree must earn a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.00 for all work completed at the University. The courses required to earn this degree are listed below.

Students should be aware that many courses have prerequisites and/or corequisites. Students are responsible for ensuring that all prerequisite and degree requirements are satisfied prior to enrollment in advanced coursework. The suggested plan of study is provided as a guide. A student's actual plan of study may vary based on term of admission, course availability, transfer credit, and other academic considerations. Students should consult with their academic advisor to develop an individualized plan of study.

Core Requirements

AVMG 501Aviation Law and Regulation3
AVMG 502Airline Management3
AVMG 503Aviation Technology and Innovation3
AVMG 504Customer Experience3
AVMG 505Human Resource Management and Labor Relations3
AVMG 612Airline Operations3
AVMG 614Technical Operations and MROs3
AVMG 616Airline Fleet, Network, and Route Planning3
AVMG 618Airline Pricing and Revenue Management3
AVMG 620Airline Sustainability and Operational Resilience3
Total Credits30

Suggested Plans of Study

One Year Plan

Year One

RequirementsCredits
AVMG 502 - Airline Management3
AVMG 501 - Aviation Law and Regulation3
Semester Hours6
Term 2
RequirementsCredits
AVMG 503 - Aviation Technology and Innovation3
AVMG 504 - Customer Experience3
Semester Hours6
Term 3
RequirementsCredits
AVMG 505 - Human Resource Management and Labor Relations3
AVMG 612 - Airline Operations3
Semester Hours6
Term 4
RequirementsCredits
AVMG 614 - Technical Operations and MROs3
AVMG 618 - Airline Pricing and Revenue Management3
Semester Hours6
Term 5
RequirementsCredits
AVMG 616 - Airline Fleet, Network, and Route Planning3
AVMG 620 - Airline Sustainability and Operational Resilience3
Semester Hours6

Total Credits

Total Hours for All Requirements: 30

Two Year Plan

Year One

Term 1
RequirementsCredits
AVMG 502 - Airline Management3
Semester Hours3
Term 2
RequirementsCredits
AVMG 501 - Aviation Law and Regulation3
Semester Hours3
Term 3
RequirementsCredits
AVMG 503 - Aviation Technology and Innovation3
Semester Hours3
Term 4
RequirementsCredits
AVMG 504 - Customer Experience3
Semester Hours3
Term 5
RequirementsCredits
AVMG 505 - Human Resource Management and Labor Relations3
Semester Hours3

Total Credits

Total Hours for All Requirements: 15

Year Two

Term 1
RequirementsCredits
AVMG 612 - Airline Operations3
Semester Hours3
Term 2
RequirementsCredits
AVMG 614 - Technical Operations and MROs3
Semester Hours3
Term 3
RequirementsCredits
AVMG 618 - Airline Pricing and Revenue Management3
Semester Hours3
Term 4
RequirementsCredits
AVMG 616 - Airline Fleet, Network, and Route Planning3
Semester Hours3
Term 5
RequirementsCredits
AVMG 620 - Airline Sustainability and Operational Resilience3
Semester Hours3

Total Credits

Total Hours for All Requirements: 15

Estimated Cost of Attendance

Estimated Cost of Attendance: California Student Information