AVIATION
MANAGEMENT, MSA
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OFFICIAL
COURSE
LISTING 728-1019
Florida Tech 2020-2021 Florida Tech Catalog
Aviation Management, M.S.A.
Major Code: 8232 Degree Awarded: Master of Science in Aviation
Delivery Mode(s): Online Admission Status: Graduate
Admission Materials: letters of recommendation, résumé, Location(s): Main Campus - Melbourne Online
objectives, transcripts
The Master of Science in Aviation - Aviation Management is designed for adult working professionals in public, private
or military aviation-related professions where advanced knowledge of aviation management is key to success in the
program. Persons interested in a wide range of aviation management applications such as airport managers, airport
operations officers, corporate investigative positions in government or private organizations would find this degree
appropriate.
The degree is especially relevant for those who have earned bachelor’s degrees in aviation-related fields or those with
non-aviation degrees who have gained aviation foundational knowledge through experience and now require more
specialized aviation management knowledge. Individuals without current experience in aviation-related fields may be
accepted into this program; however, AVT 5000 Airspace Safety may be required as a prerequisite.
The program goal is to prepare individuals for advanced leadership positions in public, private or military aviation
sectors with specific skills and competencies in aviation management.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must have earned a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution (or international equivalent).
The degree should be in an aviation-related discipline. Applicants without an aviation-related degree may apply
provided they have acquired prerequisite aviation knowledge through relevant experience documented in a current
résumé. Additionally, applicants without an aviation foundation may qualify for admission to the program by
successfully completing a non-credit, prerequisite online course in the summer preceding fall semester entry into the
program.
Curriculum
The Master of Science in Aviation – Aviation Management is a nonthesis program that requires the satisfactory
completion of 30 semester credit hours including a capstone course as outlined in the following curriculum.
Fall (6 credit hours)
AVM 5106 Corporate Aviation Operations and Management
AVM 5107 Airline Management
Spring (6 credit hours)
AVM 5103 Airport Operations
Restricted Elective (AVx or MGT) Credit Hours: 3
Summer (6 credit hours)
AVM 5104 Aviation Economics and Fiscal Management
AVS 5206 Aviation Security
Fall (6 credit hours)
AVS 5207 Aviation Safety Management Systems
Restricted Elective (AVx or MGT) Credit Hours: 3
Spring (6 credit hours)
AVM 5998 Advanced Aviation Research Project (serves as the capstone course for this program)
Restricted Elective (AVx or MGT) Credit Hours: 3
Total Credits Required: 30
