M.S. in Airport and Air Mobility Management

airplane flying above a city

At the Worldwide Campus, the curriculum focuses on airport operations, including daily activities, strategic growth, planning, aviation law, and the use of technology within the industry. The program includes study of customer experience strategies, regulatory compliance, revenue optimization, and airport infrastructure development. The curriculum incorporates shared coursework with Airline Management programs, providing exposure to airline operations and the relationship between airports and airlines.

Program-Level Student Learning Outcomes

Students will:

  • Describe traditional and futuristic approaches to airport operations and management that consider hub size and surrounding landscape.
  • 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 airport financial management, including cost control, revenue optimization, budgeting, investment analysis, and risk management, with a focus on setting and meeting operational goals.
  • 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 Airport and Air Mobility 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 601Evolution of Airports3
AVMG 603Airport Operations3
AVMG 605Airport Planning and Development3
AVMG 607Airport Funding and Revenue Management3
AVMG 609Airport Sustainability and Resilience3
Total Credits30

Suggested Plans of Study

One Year Plan

Year One

Term 1
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 601 - Evolution of Airports3
Semester Hours6
Term 4
RequirementsCredits
AVMG 603 - Airport Operations3
AVMG 605 - Airport Planning and Development3
Semester Hours6
Term 5
RequirementsCredits
AVMG 607 - Airport Funding and Revenue Management3
AVMG 609 - Airport Sustainability and 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 601 - Evolution of Airports3
Semester Hours3
Term 2
RequirementsCredits
AVMG 603 - Airport Operations3
Semester Hours3
Term 3
RequirementsCredits
AVMG 605 - Airport Planning and Development3
Semester Hours3
Term 4
RequirementsCredits
AVMG 607 - Airport Funding and Revenue Management3
Semester Hours3
Term 5
RequirementsCredits
AVMG 609 - Airport Sustainability and Resilience3
Semester Hours3

Total Credits

Total Hours for All Requirements: 15


Estimated Cost of Attendance: California Student Information