Program Overview

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Aeronautical Management Technology (Air Transportation Management), BS

The air transportation management concentration of the Bachelor of Science program in aeronautical management technology provides students with a strong foundation in aviation concepts, including airline administration, airport planning, aviation law and policy, and human factors, as well as technical knowledge focusing on power plants, structures and aerodynamics. Students progress into courses on the business, management and operational aspects of aviation. All students finish the program by participating in an internship within industry and completing a capstone project.

Program Details

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

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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.

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: The aviation industry is a global one, and understanding intercultural communication is vital to succeeding in it. Through the rich educational and interpersonal experiences inherent in study abroad, students learn to thrive in a global environment.

Career Opportunities

Graduates with a degree in air transportation management are prepared for careers in:

• airline management
• airline operations management
• airport management
• aviation consulting
• fixed-base operations management
• general aviation operations management

Program Accreditation

The Aviation Accreditation Board International accredits this program.

STEM-OPT Extension

This program may be eligible for an Optional Practical Training extension for up to 24 months. This OPT work authorization period may help international students gain skills and experience in the U.S. Those interested in an OPT extension should review ASU degrees that qualify for the STEM-OPT extension at ASU's International Students and Scholars Center website.

Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) Program

The Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) is a program in which residents of western states (other than Arizona) may be eligible for reduced nonresident tuition. Students from western states who select this major may be eligible for a reduced nonresident tuition rate of 150 percent of Arizona resident tuition plus all applicable fees.