Aviation Management

Requirements for admission to the Aviation Management program include:

• Proof of high school graduation or the equivalent, and;

• Current Second or First Class Medical Certificate (Aviation Medical Certificate is not required for non-flying students.)

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Students applying for admissions to the Aviation Science Management Program must possess either a Second or First Class Medical Certificate. (Aviation Medical Certificate is not required for non-flying students.)

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Upon completion of the program, graduates will be able to:

Courses typically cover understanding the basics of the aviation industry, the day-to-day operations of airlines and airports, the legal implications of aviation operations, insights into the economics of the aviation industry, and employee relations within the aviation sector. Courses include:

• Introduction to Aviation
• Airline and Airport Operations
• Aviation Law and Safety
• Aviation Economics and Management
• Aviation Marketing
• Human Resource Management in Aviation

For a full list of courses visit our Academic Catalog.

Graduates of the Aviation Management program are well-prepared to enter a variety of careers within the aviation and transportation sectors. Career opportunities include:

• Airport Operations Manager
• Airline Customer Service Manager
• Aviation Logistics Coordinator
• Flight Operations Manager
• Airline or Airport Marketing Specialist
• Aviation Safety Specialist
• Air Traffic Control Supervisor

Once you’ve earned your degree and completed your training, you may want to pursue further education in aviation management or related fields. NSCC maintains transfer agreements with various four-year institutions, expanding opportunities for students to pursue bachelor's degrees in their chosen fields. Students are encouraged to consult with academic advisors to explore transfer agreements and plan their academic pathways accordingly.

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