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Aviation Management - B.S.

With a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical experience, the Aviation Management major equips students with the skills needed to excel in aviation. Aviation Management students gain experience through operational field trips, internships and co-op programs at aeronautical facilities such as airports, and through research projects while learning from experienced faculty and industry professionals. Enroll now and soar towards a rewarding career in aviation.

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Program Information

Program Description

Full Description

The Bachelor of Science degree in Aviation Management prepares students for entry-level management, supervisory and administrative positions in aviation and other aviation-related professional fields. This course of study combines technical and aeronautical courses with courses in management and information systems. Students entering this program should have an interest in helping or working with people and an ability to develop analytical and communicative capabilities.

Students may apply early to the M.S. degree in Aviation Management and Logistics and double count nine credit hours of graduate courses toward both degree programs. See the Combined Bachelor's/Master's Degree Program policy in the University Catalog for more information.

Admissions

Admission Requirements

The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents and adult students who graduated from high school three or more years ago.

First-Year Students on the Kent Campus: First-year admission policy on the Kent Campus is selective. Admission decisions are based upon cumulative grade point average, strength of high school college preparatory curriculum and grade trends. Students not admissible to the Kent Campus may be administratively referred to one of the seven regional campuses to begin their college coursework. For more information, visit the admissions website for first-year students.

First-Year Students on the Regional Campuses: First-year admission to Kent State’s campuses at Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark, Trumbull and Tuscarawas, as well as the Twinsburg Academic Center, is open to anyone with a high school diploma or its equivalent. For more information on admissions, contact the Regional Campuses admissions offices.

International Students: All international students must provide proof of English language proficiency unless they meet specific exceptions. For more information, visit the admissions website for international students.

Transfer Students: Students who have attended any other educational institution after graduating from high school must apply as undergraduate transfer students. For more information, visit the admissions website for transfer students.

Former Students: Former Kent State students or graduates who have not attended another college or university since Kent State may complete the reenrollment or reinstatement form on the University Registrar’s website.

Admission policies for undergraduate students may be found in the University Catalog.

Some programs may require that students meet certain requirements before progressing through the program. For programs with progression requirements, the information is shown on the Coursework tab.

Transfer students must have a minimum 2.250 overall GPA in all college-level coursework for admission to the Aviation Management major.

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Apply knowledge of math, science and the applied sciences to aviation-related disciplines.
  2. Analyze and interpret data.
  3. Understand and master the fundamental concepts and skills of airplane flight.
  4. Communicate effectively through written and oral means.
  5. Recognize the need and develop the cognitive abilities to engage in life-long learning by successfully contending with changing technologies, regulatory policies and procedures, market forces and the highly dynamic operational environment of commercial flight and professional aviation.
  6. Understand contemporary issues that affect aviation.
  7. Use the techniques, skills and modern technology necessary for professional practice.
  8. Understand the national and international aviation environment.
  9. Apply pertinent knowledge in identifying and solving problems.
  10. Know and understand the technical details involved in the effective management of employees and operational systems in professional aviation.
Coursework
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Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
ACCT 23020INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING 3
AERN 15000INTRODUCTION TO AERONAUTICS 3
AERN 15745NON-PILOT ELEMENTS OF FLIGHT THEORY 3
AERN 25100INTRODUCTION TO AVIATION MANAGEMENT 3
AERN 25250ELEMENTS OF AVIATION WEATHER 3
AERN 25350FUNDAMENTALS OF AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL 2
AERN 25351FUNDAMENTALS OF AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL LABORATORY 1
AERN 30000PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN AERONAUTICS 1
AERN 35031AIR TRANSPORTATION INDUSTRY REGULATIONS 3
AERN 35339FIXED BASE OPERATOR OPERATIONS 3
AERN 35340AIRPORT MANAGEMENT 3
AERN 35341AIR TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS 3
AERN 45040LABOR RELATIONS IN THE AVIATION INDUSTRY 3
AERN 45100AIRPORT OPERATIONS 3
AERN 45130PHYSIOLOGY AND HUMAN FACTORS OF FLIGHT 3
AERN 45135AVIATION SAFETY THEORY 3
AERN 45150APPLIED FLIGHT DYNAMICS I 3
AERN 45200STRATEGIC AVIATION MANAGEMENT (ELR) 3
AERN 45250AVIATION LAW 3
AERN 45791AVIATION SECURITY AND POLICY SEMINAR (WIC) 13
COMM 20001INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION 3
ENGR 13585COMPUTER AIDED ENGINEERING GRAPHICS 3
FIN 36053BUSINESS FINANCE 3
HRM 34180HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 3
MGMT 24163PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT 3
MKTG 25010PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING 3
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
COMM 15000INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN COMMUNICATION (KADL) 3
ECON 22060PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS (KSS) 3
ECON 22061PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS (KSS) 3
MATH 11010ALGEBRA FOR CALCULUS (KMCR) 3
MATH 11022TRIGONOMETRY (KMCR) 3
PHY 13001GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS I (KBS) 4
PHY 13021GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS LABORATORY I (KBS) (KLAB) 1
UC 10001FLASHES 101 1
Kent Core Composition6
Kent Core Humanities and Fine Arts (minimum one course from each)9
Kent Core Social Sciences (must be from two disciplines)3
Kent Core Basic Sciences3
General Electives (total credit hours depends on earning 120 credits hour, including 39 upper-division credit hours)5
Minimum Total Credit Hours:120
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A minimum C grade must be earned to fulfill the writing-intensive requirement.

Graduation Requirements

Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.500 2.500
Program Delivery
  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus
Accreditation

The B.S. degree in Aviation Management is accredited by the Aviation Accreditation Board International, Federal Aviation Administration.

Student Achievement Data

Program Educational Goals

With the guidance of both the Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Kent State University and the College of Aeronautics and Engineering assesses our program’s educational goals every two years. Our Program Educational Goals are as follows:

  • Graduates will exhibit the qualities of excellence, integrity, leadership, management, and professionalism within their area of professional specialization in aviation.
  • Graduates will demonstrate a professional commitment to safety and contribute to the safety culture within their area of professional specialization in aviation.
  • Graduates will demonstrate the ability to improve aerospace for generations to come through experiential learning, creativity, and innovation within their area of professional specialization in aviation.
  • Graduates will manifest the college’s core values in the areas of collaboration, compassion, inclusiveness, innovation, integrity, respect, and perseverance within their area of professional specialization in aviation.

Several methods to gather both direct and indirect assessment data over the course of each academic year are utilized. Data is gathered to improve student's learning and strengthen our relationships with industry. Some methods used include:

  • Surveys (Graduating Senior, Alumni, and Employer Surveys)
  • Capstone Projects
  • Aeronautics Advisory Committee Feedback
  • Degree Program Review
  • Faculty Assessment and Discussion of Student Learning Outcomes

The assessment of our goals starts with the University’s vision to Promote academic excellence and enhance student learning through a culture of evidence-based decision-making. The valuable data we collect from our assessment activities is analyzed and discussed amongst our Faculty to ensure we are making value added improvements to our programs.

Program Enrollment and Graduation Data

Aviation Management; Enrolled
201820192020202120222023
403639453838
Aviation Management; Graduated
201820192020202120222023
12161187TBA
Student Retention Rates
TermFreshman CohortRetention (%)SO-JRJR-SRAfter 4 YrsAfter 5 YrsAfter 6 Yrs
2018450%50%50%25%50% 
20195100%80%80%80%80% 
20201080%80%70%   
2021250%50%    
20224100%     
20233      

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries

Transportation, storage, and distribution managers

3.5%

about as fast as the average

139,400

number of jobs

$96,390

potential earnings

Additional Careers
  • Airport Management
  • Airport Operations
Notice: Career Information Source
* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.

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