Program Overview

Introduction to the Master of Science in Aviation Management

The Master of Science in Aviation (MSA) – Aviation Management online degree program is designed to equip professionals with advanced knowledge in operations, safety, finance, and strategy, helping them expand their career options or move into higher-level positions. This 100% online program is ideal for working professionals, allowing them to gain the skills to take on leadership roles in public, private, or military aviation.

Program Overview

The MSA in Aviation Management is a 30-credit program that develops expertise in the leadership, financial, operational, and safety aspects of today’s aviation industry. Students gain an applied understanding of how airlines, airports, and corporate flight operations are structured and managed, with emphasis on regulatory compliance, fiscal decision-making, and global standards.

Curriculum

The program culminates in an advanced research project that lets students investigate an issue or innovation in aviation and present their findings in a professional report. Courses include:

• Corporate Aviation Operations and Management
• Aviation Economics and Fiscal Management
• Airport Operations

Research and Expertise

Faculty members have authored textbooks and journal articles on aviation management and safety, and their research is widely cited in areas such as:

• Airport development and design
• Airport noise modeling
• Aviation safety management systems (SMS) and security
• Aviation computer applications
• Airline equipment financing and fleet management
• Environmental impacts of airport operations
• Situation awareness and aeronautical decision-making
• Operational challenges in the U.S. National Airspace System and NEXTGEN

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the MSA in aviation management are prepared for leadership roles across the global aviation industry. Career paths include positions such as:

• Airline manager
• Airport manager
• Airport security manager
• Airport operations specialist
• Aviation consultant
• Systems manager
• Business manager
• Freight and cargo manager
• Airfield operator

Admission Information

This program is designed for professionals with 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. Even if your background is outside aviation, you may still be admitted—a prerequisite course in airspace safety can help you get started with confidence if you are making the transition into the field.

Related Programs

You might also be interested in:

• Airport Development and Management, MSA
• Aviation Safety, MSA
• Management - Transportation Management, M.S.

Advanced Degree Options

Florida Tech offers two doctoral paths in aviation:

• Doctor of Aviation, Av.D. (Online)
• Aviation Sciences, Ph.D. (On-campus)