Program Overview

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Aeronautical Management Technology (Air Traffic Management), BS

The Bachelor of Science program in aeronautical management technology with a concentration in air traffic management provides a technical foundation in the air traffic control procedures used by air traffic controllers in control towers and radar facilities.

Program Description

Students acquire a strong background in aircraft operations and business principles, and gain management skills through coursework specific to air traffic control and aviation. As part of the degree program, students are required to take courses that qualify them to earn their airline dispatcher certificate.

At a Glance

• College/school: Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering
• Location: Polytechnic
• Second language requirement: No
• STEM-OPT extension eligible: Yes
• First required math course: MAT 170 - Precalculus
• Math intensity: Moderate

Curriculum

View 2025 - 2026 curriculum. View curriculum archives.

Concurrent Program Options

Students pursuing concurrent degrees (also known as a “double major”) earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. Working with their academic advisors, students can create their own concurrent degree combination. Some combinations are not possible due to high levels of overlap in curriculum.

Accelerated Program Options

This program allows students to obtain both a bachelor's and a master's degree in as little as five years. Accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree programs are designed for high-achieving students who want the opportunity to share undergraduate coursework with graduate coursework to accelerate completion of their master's degree. These programs feature the same high-quality curriculum taught by ASU's world-renowned faculty.

Admission Requirements

• General university admission requirements: All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
• Additional requirements: The Federal Aviation Administration has minimum requirements for employment in civil aviation. Students should see the FAA website for more information. Graduates of the program are not guaranteed employment by the FAA. Students who do not have U.S. citizenship may be admitted to the program but are not eligible for employment by the FAA.

Tuition Information

When it comes to paying for higher education, everyone’s situation is different. Students can learn about ASU tuition and financial aid options to find out which will work best for them.

Change of Major Requirements

A current ASU student must have a minimum cumulative ASU GPA of 2.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A").

Transfer Options

ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use MyPath2ASU to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.

Global Opportunities

• Global experience: With more than 300 Global Education program opportunities available to them, aeronautical management technology students are able to tailor their experience to their unique interests and skill sets.

Career Opportunities

The Federal Aviation Administration's 2020 Controller Workforce Plan projects that the agency plans to hire more than 8,500 new controllers by 2029 to keep pace with the expected attrition rate and traffic growth. A total of 9,596 new controllers are expected to be hired in the period 2019 to 2029.

• Career | *Growth | *Median salary
  • Air Traffic Controller | 1.2% | $144,580
  • Airport Operations Specialist | 4.2% | $56,750
  • Distribution Center Manager | 6.1% | $102,010
  • Emergency Service Dispatcher (Police, Fire, Ambulance) | -0.9% | $48,880

Professional Licensure

ASU programs that may lead to professional licensure or certification are intended to prepare students for potential licensure or certification in Arizona. Completion of an ASU program may not meet educational requirements for licensure or certification in another state. For more information, students should visit the ASU professional licensure webpage.