Aviation Management
Program Goals & Outcomes
The goal of the Aviation Management Associate of Science degree is to provide students a foundation in accounting, management, communication, aviation history, aviation safety, private piloting requirements, and small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) operations necessary to contribute in the aerospace industry or continue their education in a professional pilot program or through pursuing their bachelor’s degree at a 4-year college or university.
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Analyze problems in aviation-related disciplines;
- Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with stakeholders in the aviation industry;
- Demonstrate effective leadership or team management skills in aviation operations or
project settings; - Apply financial management principles in aviation contexts;
- Interpret and apply Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations, standards, and guidelines relevant to aviation operations; and
- Identify aviation safety risks using industry-standard tools and practices.
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (34 hours)
English Composition (6 hours)
- ENGL 1113 English Composition I+
- ENGL 1213 English Composition II+
U.S. History/U.S. Government (6 hours)
- HIST 1483 U.S. History to 1877
or HIST 1493 U.S. History Since 1877 - POLS 1113 American Federal Government
Sciences (7 hours minimum – one must include lab)
Students must earn a “C” or better in these courses to be eligible for graduation
- METR 1123 Introduction to Meteorology+
- METR 1121 Introduction to Meteorology Laboratory+
Humanities (6 hours)
See courses listed in the College Catalog.
Mathematics (6 hours)
Students must earn a “C” or better in these courses to be eligible for graduation.
- *MATH 1483 Functions and Modelling+
or *MATH 1513 College Algebra+ - *MATH 1743 Calculus I for Business+
*Students may meet prerequisite requirements for these courses through high school coursework, entrance exams, or exams, or by completing the prerequisite courses.
Liberal Arts (3 hours)
See courses listed in the College Catalog.
Recommended course: PHIL 2113 Introduction to Logic & Critical Thinking+
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (25 hours)
Students must earn a “C” or better in these courses to be eligible for graduation.
- ACCT 2103 Financial Accounting+
- 1AVI 1014 Private Pilot Ground School
- AVI 1313 Introduction to UAS Operations
- AVI 2123 Aviation History
- 1AVI 2613 Aviation Safety
- ECON 2303 Principles of Microeconomics
- ECON 2403 Principles of Macroeconomics
- MGMT 2103 Principles of Management
PROGRAM ELECTIVES (3 hours)
Students must earn a “C” or better in these courses to be eligible for graduation.
Aviation Maintenance
Aviation Maintenance professionals who hold an FAA Aviation Mechanic certificate with both the Airframe (A) and the Powerplant (P) ratings – commonly referred to as an “FAA A&P Certificate” – are elgibile for prior learning credit for AVI 2712 A/P General License, AVI 2714 A/P Airframe License, and AVI 2724 A/P Powerplant License, totaling 10 credit hours to replace AVI 1014 Private Pilot Ground School, AVI 2613 Aviation Safety, and the AVI Program elective towards fulfillment of degree requirements.
Science Electives
Recommended courses include:
- GEOG 1114 Physical Geography+
- PHYS 1513 Introductory Physics+
Acceptable courses include:
HSBC 1104, HSBC 1224, HSBC 2103+, HSBC 2114+, or any course with the following prefixes: ASTR, BIOL, CHEM, ENSC, GEOL, METR, PHSC, or PHYS
Program Electives
- Any AVI course in addition to AVI 1014, AVI 1313, AVI 2123, AVI 2613, and ACCT 1123 College Accounting Procedures
- ACCT 2203 Managerial Accounting+
- BA 1303 Introduction to Business
- CIT 1103 Introduction to Computers
- ECON 2843 Elements of Statistics+
- ENGR 1213 Introduction to Engineering Practices+
- ENGR 2013 Engineering Graphics & Design+
- GIS 1113 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
- MATH 2083 Introduction to Statistics for Engineering & Science+
- MCOM 1213 Introduction to Communication
- Any MGMT course in addition to MGMT 2103
Suggested Order of Enrollment
This plan shows one possible grouping of Program Requirements and prerequisite courses that would allow students to graduate in 2 years. Students must enroll in a combination of General Education and Program Requirements to complete the degree. Consult with the STEM division advisor each semester to verify that selected courses will fulfill degree requirements. Check the College Catalog and/or class schedule for course offering specifics. The “+” symbol represents a prerequisite for the course. Any course offering is subject to change without notice.
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