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Bachelor of Science in Aviation Management with a Specialization in Aviation Management
About BS Aviation Management Specialization in Aviation Management
The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Aviation Management degree program harnesses experiential learning that prepares you for a successful career in the field of aviation management. From aviation law to marketing, you will learn about the field at the a fully accredited public university aviation degree program in the Pacific Northwest.
Why Aviation Management Specialization?
If you are looking for an opportunity to gain the practical knowledge and experience needed to find success in aviation management, join us at the premier aviation management degree program in Washington state.
Cost
Please visit the CWU Registrar’s Tuition & Fees page for additional information about cost.
Degree Information
This degree is available both on-campus and online. Our online program is geared toward working professionals seeking a management degree in the aviation sector. This program allows you to further your career from the convenience of your own home. For detailed information regarding admission requirements, required and elective courses, please reference the 2022-2023 Academic Catalog.
The Aviation Management Specialization and Aviation Maintenance Management Specialization share the core group of courses.
| Course Code | Course Name |
Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AVM 270 | Aviation Data Analysis | 4 |
| AVM 330 | Aviation Law | 3 |
| AVM 332 | Aviation Legislation | 4 |
| AVM 333 | Air Transportation | 4 |
| AVM 334 | Airport Management | 4 |
| AVM 335 | Aviation Management | 4 |
| AVM 338 | Airport Administration and Finance | 4 |
| AVM 350 | Aviation Career Planning and Professionalism | 3 |
| AVM 417 | Aviation Safety Management | 4 |
| AVM 422 | Legal Ethics and Aviation | 4 |
| AVM 424 | Aviation Security | 4 |
| AVM 426 | International Aviation Management | 4 |
| AVM 430 | Airport/Airline Marketing | 4 |
Total core credits: 50
The Aviation Management specialization prepares graduates for a variety of administrative and management positions in aviation. Credit for flight training under 14CFR Part 61 or 141 as elective courses for this specialization must be approved by an aviation department advisor. Total college of business courses applied to this degree must not exceed 22 credits.
Select 6 of the following course credits (19-32):
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AVM 418 | Threat and Error Management in Aviation | 3 |
| AVM 420 | Aviation Labor Relations | 4 |
| AVM 434 | Airport Operations | 4 |
| AVM 438 | Airport Planning and Design | 4 |
| AVM 490 | Cooperative Education | 1-12 |
| AVP 331 | National Airspace System | 3 |
| AVP 332 | Aviation History | 3 |
| AVP 348 | Air Carrier Operations | 4 |
Select 4 of the following course credits (17-20):
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT 251 | Financial Accounting | 5 |
| ACCT 301 | Financial Accounting Analysis | 5 |
| ADMG 371 | Administrative Mangement | 4 |
| ADMG 372 | Leadership and Supervision | 4 |
| COM 345 | Business and Professional Speaking | 4 |
| ECON 201 | Principles of Economics Micro | 5 |
| ECON 202 | Principles of Economics Macro | 5 |
| HRM 381 | Management of Human Resources | 5 |
| MGT 380 | Organizational Management | 5 |
| MATH 130 | Finite Mathematics I | 5 |
| MATH 211 | Statistical Concepts and Methods | 5 |
| MKT 360 | Principles of Marketing | 5 |
Total specialization credits: 36 - 52
Total core credits: 50
Total credits: 86 - 102
Careers and Outcomes
According to Avjobs, the average salary for an airline station manager is over $72,000.00 annually, with operations managers making an average of $135,000.00 each year. Students who complete this degree are prepared for a variety of careers in the aviation industry.
- Airport Management
- Airline Management
- Aircraft Manufacturer
- Government Agency
- Administration
- Operations
- Security
- Planning
- Aviation Business Management
- Terminal Management
- Fixed Base Operations Manager
- Airport Consulting
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