Aviation Management, M.S.A.

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.Florida Tech's program provides individuals working in public, private and military aviation-related professions with advanced knowledge to further their careers and assume new responsibilities.Individuals interested in a wide range of aviation management careers find that a master's in aviation management gives them a competitive edge. This includes airport managers, airport operations officers, corporate and commercial aviation managers and consultants, as well as educational, regulatory or investigative positions in government or private organizations.A History Of ExcellenceFlorida Tech's College of Aeronautics is consistently recognized for offering one of the most elite and comprehensive aviation programs in the country. In fact, Florida Tech was among several universities selected to be part of the FAA Center of Excellence Partnership to Enhance General Aviation Safety Accessibility and Sustainability (PEGASAS).Career OptionsCareers in aviation management are very diverse and can include jobs in domestic and international airports around the world such as:Airline ManagerAirport ManagerAirport Security ManagerAirport OperationsAviation ConsultantSystems ManagerBusiness ManagerFreight and Cargo ManagerAirfield OperatorCareers in aviation management can also include positions with organizations such as:Federal Department of TransportationFlight Safety InternationalNational Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)Department of Homeland SecurityGovernment or Private Regulatory Agencies

Applicants must have earned a bachelor’s degree from an 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/CV. 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. Applicants must have earned a cumulative GPA of 3.0 as an undergraduate in order to be considered for admission to a Florida Tech master's degree program. Transcripts from a non-US institution are internally recalculated to meet this threshold. Letters of recommendation, résumé/CV, objectives, transcripts