Master Business Administration in Aviation

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This customizable MBAA allows students to tailor your educational experience through core courses and optional certificates. These certificates enable graduates to develop specialized skills to advance their careers in diverse professional environments.

The Worldwide Campus is designed for working professionals, allowing students to complete coursework online or in flexible formats while continuing their careers, which is ideal for those already in the aviation industry.

The Asia Campus exposes students to one of the fastest-growing aviation regions in the world, providing insight into international regulations, airline operations and business practices.

Both options also connect students with a diverse, global network of peers and professionals, which is important in an industry that operates around the world.

At the Worldwide Campus, the Master of Business Administration in Aviation is designed to prepare students for leadership roles through a curriculum that emphasizes marketing, finance, production strategy, and human resource operations. The program includes study of business practices and their application to the aviation industry. The program is offered in formats that accommodate working professionals and incorporates High-Reliability Organization (HRO) principles. Students may complete courses for certificate options as outlined in the Worldwide Catalog. The Master of Business Administration in Aviation is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) and is recognized by the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS).

At the Asia Campus, the Master of Business Administration in Aviation focuses on a curriculum related to the aviation and aerospace sectors, with emphasis on marketing, finance, production, and strategy. The program is offered through Embry-Riddle’s Asia Institute as a full-time program with options for Aviation Non-Certificate or other specialized certificates. A part-time program at the Singapore Aviation Academy includes additional certification options such as Airline Management, Business Intelligence, Finance, and Leadership. The program includes study of management and specialized areas within the aviation industry. The Master of Business Administration in Aviation is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).

Program-Level Student Learning Outcomes

Students will:

  • Demonstrate knowledge of general business acumen.
  • Work collaboratively to develop and apply business strategy.
  • Apply ethical reasoning to the analysis of the business environment.
  • Apply effective business communication skills using a variety of modalities.

Worldwide Program Requirements

Core Requirements24
Option6-12
Total Credits30-36

Program Details

The Master of Business Administration in Aviation requires successful completion of a minimum of 30 credit hours for the non-certificate option or 36 credit hours for the certificate option. 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.

Students may complete either the non-certificate option or the certificate option. Students selecting the certificate option must complete one approved graduate certificate as part of the degree requirements. Students pursuing the non-certificate option may complete approved non-duplicative graduate coursework from the College of Business or another Embry-Riddle college, subject to Department Chair approval where applicable. Students should consult with their academic advisor to determine the option that best aligns with their academic and professional goals.

Core Requirements 

High Reliability Organization Core

HROM 510Enterprise Risk Management3
HROM 520Organizational Resilience3
HROM 530Modeling and Decision-Making3
Total Credits9

Business Core 

MKTG 510Economics of Marketing1.5
MKTG 511Science of Selling1.5
MKTG 512Delivering Customer Solutions1.5
ACCT 510Business Accounting1.5
FINE 519Corporate Finance3
OBLD 519Organizational and Employee Behavior1.5
HRMD 549Personnel Management1.5
MGMT 635Business Policy and Decision Making3
Total Credits15

Option

Certificate Option

Certificate Options: (Choose from list)12
Total Credits12

Non-Certificate Option

Non-Certificate Option:6
6 credit hours of non-duplicated COB or other ERAU college graduate courses of student’s choice. For courses outside of the COB or transfer credit, Department Chair approval is required.
Total Credits6

Suggested Plans of Study 

Certificate Option

Year One

Term 1
RequirementsCredits
ACCT 510 - Business Accounting1.5
MKTG 510 - Economics of Marketing1.5
HROM 510 - Enterprise Risk Management3
Semester Hours6
Term 2
RequirementsCredits
MKTG 511 - Science of Selling1.5
MKTG 512 - Delivering Customer Solutions1.5
HROM 520 - Organizational Resilience3
Semester Hours6
Term 3
RequirementsCredits
HROM 530 - Modeling and Decision-Making3
Certificate Course3
Semester Hours6
Term 4
RequirementsCredits
OBLD 519 - Organizational and Employee Behavior1.5
HRMD 549 - Personnel Management1.5
Certificate Course3
Semester Hours6
Term 5
RequirementsCredits
FINE 519 - Corporate Finance3
Certificate Course3
Semester Hours6

Total Credits

Total Hours for All Requirements: 30

Year Two

Term 1
RequirementsCredits
MGMT 635 - Business Policy and Decision Making3
Certificate Course3
Semester Hours6

Total Credits

Total Hours for All Requirements: 6

Non-Certificate Option

Year One

Term 1
RequirementsCredits
ACCT 510 - Business Accounting1.5
MKTG 510 - Economics of Marketing1.5
HROM 510 - Enterprise Risk Management3
Semester Hours6
Term 2
RequirementsCredits
MKTG 511 - Science of Selling1.5
MKTG 512 - Delivering Customer Solutions1.5
HROM 520 - Organizational Resilience3
Semester Hours6
Term 3
RequirementsCredits
HROM 530 - Modeling and Decision-Making3
FINE 519 - Corporate Finance3
Semester Hours6
Term 4
RequirementsCredits
OBLD 519 - Organizational and Employee Behavior1.5
HRMD 549 - Personnel Management1.5
Elective3
Semester Hours6
Term 5
RequirementsCredits
MGMT 635 - Business Policy and Decision Making3
Elective3
Semester Hours6

Total Credits

Total Hours for All Requirements: 30

Estimated Cost of Attendance

Estimated Cost of Attendance: California Student Information

ERAU Asia Institute Program Requirements

Core Requirements24
Option12
Total Credits36

Program Details

Note: Asia campus students follow Worldwide prerequisite requirements unless otherwise specified.

Core Requirements

High Reliability Organization Core

HROM 510Enterprise Risk Management3
HROM 520Organizational Resilience3
HROM 530Modeling and Decision-Making3
Total Credits9

Business Core 

MKTG 510Economics of Marketing1.5
MKTG 511Science of Selling1.5
MKTG 512Delivering Customer Solutions1.5
ACCT 510Business Accounting1.5
FINE 519Corporate Finance3
OBLD 519Organizational and Employee Behavior1.5
HRMD 549Personnel Management1.5
MGMT 635Business Policy and Decision Making3
Total Credits15

Option

Certificate Option

Certificate Option: (choose from list)12

Non-Certificate Option

ASCI 602The Air Transportation System3
AMNT 609Aircraft Maintenance Management3
ASCI 674Project Management in Aviation/Aerospace3
AASI 600Sustainable Aviation and Aerospace Perspectives3
Total Credits12

Suggested Plan of Study

M.B.A. in Aviation (ERAU-AI)

Year One

Term 1
RequirementsCredits
HROM 510 - Enterprise Risk Management3
MKTG 510 - Economics of Marketing1.5
HRMD 549 - Personnel Management1.5
FINE 673 - Global Economic Analysis3
Semester Hours9
Term 2
RequirementsCredits
HROM 520 - Organizational Resilience3
MKTG 511 - Science of Selling1.5
ACCT 510 - Business Accounting1.5
FINE 519 - Corporate Finance3
Semester Hours9
Term 3
RequirementsCredits
HROM 530 - Modeling and Decision-Making3
MKTG 512 - Delivering Customer Solutions1.5
OBLD 519 - Organizational and Employee Behavior1.5
BUSA 605 - International Business Administration3
Semester Hours9
Term 4
RequirementsCredits
MGMT 635 - Business Policy and Decision Making3
MKTG 632 - Global Marketing3
FINE 653 - International Finance3
Semester Hours9

Total Credits

Total Hours for All Requirements: 36

Singapore Aviation Academy Program Requirements

Core Requirements24
Option6-12
Total Credits30-36

Core Requirements 

High Reliability Organization Core

High Reliability Organization
HROM 510Enterprise Risk Management3
HROM 520Organizational Resilience3
HROM 530Modeling and Decision-Making3
Total Credits9

Business Core 

MKTG 510Economics of Marketing1.5
MKTG 511Science of Selling1.5
MKTG 512Delivering Customer Solutions1.5
ACCT 510Business Accounting1.5
FINE 519Corporate Finance3
OBLD 519Organizational and Employee Behavior1.5
HRMD 549Personnel Management1.5
MGMT 635Business Policy and Decision Making3
Total Credits15

Option

Certificate Option

Certificate Options: (choose from list)12

Non-Certificate Option

Non-Certificate Option:6
6 credit hours of non-duplicated COB or other ERAU college graduate courses of student’s choice. For courses outside of the COB or transfer credit, Department Chair approval is required.
Total Credits6

Suggested Plan of Study

M.B.A. in Aviation (Part-Time SAA)

Year One

Term 1
RequirementsCredits
HROM 510 - Enterprise Risk Management3
MKTG 510 - Economics of Marketing1.5
HRMD 549 - Personnel Management1.5
Semester Hours6
Term 2
RequirementsCredits
HROM 520 - Organizational Resilience3
MKTG 511 - Science of Selling1.5
ACCT 510 - Business Accounting1.5
Semester Hours6
Term 3
RequirementsCredits
HROM 530 - Modeling and Decision-Making3
MKTG 512 - Delivering Customer Solutions1.5
OBLD 519 - Organizational and Employee Behavior1.5
Semester Hours6
Term 4
RequirementsCredits
FINE 519 - Corporate Finance3
Option Course3
Semester Hours6

Total Credits

Total Hours for All Requirements: 24

Year Two

Term 1
RequirementsCredits
Option Course3
MGMT 635 - Business Policy and Decision Making3
Semester Hours6

Total Credits

Total Hours for All Requirements: 6