Online Bachelor's in Aviation Management Degree
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Bachelor’s Degree in Aviation Management Overview
Come back and move your aviation career forward. Earn your degree 100% online.
- Become a leader in the aviation industry. Be ready to take on supervisory roles in a wide range of areas from aviation business operations to gate agent management to freight and cargo management.
- Learn practical skills you can use right away through courses developed by Purdue University’s prestigious School of Aviation and Transportation Technology expert faculty and leadership.
- Personalize your degree with electives based on your career interests, including two micro-credentials in business development or diversity.
- Learn from faculty with real-world experience as pilots, entrepreneurs, and military personnel who know what it takes to get ahead in the field.
- Gain a broad foundation in aviation operations and business management while developing decision-making and problem-solving skills required for managerial positions.
- Enjoy access to Purdue Global’s network of partnerships, which includes many aviation industry organizations and flight schools.
See Notes and Conditions below for important information.
Quality Education. Respected Degree.
The curriculum was designed by experts from Purdue University’s renowned School of Aviation and Transportation Technology and Purdue Global’s School of Business and Information Technology, which offers ACBSP-accredited business programs.
Purdue Global Is Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission
The HLC (HLCommission.org) is an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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What Courses Will I Take?
Coursework combines aviation studies and business management, providing a foundational knowledge of the specialized industry and leadership skills that will help you succeed in a variety of managerial roles.
The curriculum emphasizes problem-solving and managerial-level decision-making, and includes courses on communication, operations, finance, safety, and more.
Sample Courses
- Aviation Business
- Introduction to Management
- Aviation Finance
- Leadership in Practice
- Airline Operations
Program Requirements
1 semester credit hour = 1.5 quarter credit hours
3-Week Trial
Not sure if Purdue Global is right for you? Try an undergraduate program for an introductory 3-week trial period.
There’s no financial obligation and no cost to apply. That’s the Purdue Global Commitment.
Students who choose to continue at Purdue Global will be billed for the full first term's tuition, including the 3-week trial. See Notes and Conditions below.
Admissions Requirements
You must be a high school graduate or possess a General Educational Development (GED) certificate or other equivalency diploma. You must also complete orientation before you start classes.
Refer to the University Catalog or speak to an Advisor to learn more.
Upcoming Start Dates
We offer multiple start dates to give you flexibility in your education, life, and work schedules.
Earn Credit for Prior Coursework and Experience
The average bachelor's degree student pays $15k and takes 2.3 years to complete their degree.
Ways to Save on Time and Tuition
Purdue Global works with students to find ways to reduce costs and make education more accessible. Contact us to learn about opportunities to save on your educational costs.
Transfer Credits
Earn credit for prior coursework completed at eligible institutions, including community colleges.
Prior Work Experience Reduction
You could earn undergraduate credit for your life and professional career experiences.
Financial Aid
Learn about federal financial aid programs available for many of our degree programs.
Grants and Loans
Learn about federal and state grants and loan programs that may be available.
Corporate Partner Benefits
Employees of Purdue Global partner organizations may be eligible for special tuition reductions.
Military Tuition Reduction
Undergraduate tuition savings for military include a 55% reduction per credit for current servicemembers and 38% per credit for veterans.
Prior Military Experience
Earn credit for your military training. The average Purdue Global military graduate was awarded 62% of the credits needed for an associate and 45% of the credits needed for a bachelor's.
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College Credit for Aviation Maintenance Technicians
Many airlines prefer their mechanics or technicians to have a bachelor’s degree to be considered for advancement into a leadership or management role.
If you hold an Aviation Maintenance Technician (Aviation Mechanic) with Airframe and Powerplant certification, you may qualify to receive up to 77 open elective credits to be used toward a Purdue Global undergraduate degree. For those that hold only the “A” or “P” certification, you may receive up to 57 or 52 open elective credits, respectively. BS in Professional Flight and BS in Aviation Management allow 18 and 41 open elective credits, respectively.
See other FAA certifications and ratings that qualify to receive credit toward a Purdue Global undergraduate degree program.
Aviation Maintenance School Alliance Partners
Purdue Global partners with aviation maintenance technician schools around the country and more are added every month. Check the list below to see if Purdue Global holds an Education Alliance Agreement with your current school or alma mater to receive a tuition reduction on a bachelor’s or master’s degree for you and eligible family members.
Speak to an Admissions Advisor to learn more.
Aviation Maintenance Technician Schools
- Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM)
- Epic Flight Academy
- Federal Aerospace Institute
- Fox Valley Technical College
- George T. Baker Aviation Technical College
- Leadership in Flight Training Academy (LIFT Academy)
- Legacy Aviation Learning Center
- Miami Valley Career Technology Center (MVCTC)
- U.S. Aviation Academy
See Notes and Conditions below for important information.
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