Aviation Management BS, Aviation Management Specialization

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Program Learner Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

Demonstrate a working knowledge of the major components of the domestic and international aviation industry to include general aviation, airline operations, aviation support facilities, airspace system management, airports and aircraft manufacturers as applicable to their degree specialization.
Demonstrate knowledge of essential business management concepts of accounting, economics, finance, management, human resource management and business law.
Apply general management concepts to specific aviation-related environments such as Fixed Base Operators (FBOs), airports, airlines and the aerospace industry.
Describe the fundamental principles of an aviation safety management program and identify the major operational hazards applicable to general aviation and airline operations.
Exhibit the verbal and written communication skills needed to interact with aviation professionals, business, and management.

Aviation Management Core Requirements

The Department of Aviation at CWU offers two undergraduate degree programs. One of them is Bachelor Science in Aviation Management (major). Currently, this major has two specializations i.e., (i) Aviation Management Specialization; and (ii) Aviation Maintenance Management Specialization. This program prepares graduates for a variety of administrative and management positions in the aviation industry.

Graduation Requirements

Student should have completed a total of 180 credits.
Student should have satisfied the Program Core requirements to a total of 44 core credits.
Student should satisfy the 45 credits of Specialization requirements.

Program Requirements
Bachelor of Science in Aviation Management requires a total of 78-92 credits, of which 44 credits are core courses requirement.

Core Courses

ADMG 271 - Business Math Applications Credits: (4)
AVM 330 - Aviation Law Credits: (3)
AVM 333 - Air Transportation Credits: (4)
AVM 334 - Airport Management Credits: (3)
AVM 335 - Aviation Management Credits: (3)
AVM 338 - Airport Administration and Finance Credits: (4)
AVM 350 - Aviation Career Planning and Professionalism Credits: (3)
AVM 417 - Aviation Safety Management Credits: (4)
AVM 422 - Legal Ethics in Aviation Credits: (4)
AVM 424 - Aviation Security Credits: (4)
AVM 426 - International Aviation Management Credits: (4)
AVM 430 - Airport/Airline Marketing Credits: (4)

Total Core Credits: 44

Aviation Management Specialization Courses

Select 5 of the following courses Credits: (15-28)

ADMG 371 - Administrative Management Credits: (4)
ADMG 372 - Leadership and Supervision Credits: (4)
AVM 332 - Aviation Legislation Credits: (4)
AVM 418 - Threat and Error Management in Aviation Credits: (3)
AVM 420 - Aviation Labor Relations Credits: (4)
AVM 434 - Airport Operations Credits: (3)
AVM 438 - Airport Planning and Design Credits: (4)
AVM 490 - Cooperative Education Credits: (1-12)

Select 4 of the following courses Credits: (19-20)

ACCT 251 - Financial Accounting Credits: (5)
ACCT 301 - Accounting Skills for Non-Accounting Majors Credits: (5)
COM 345 - Business and Professional Speaking Credits: (4)
ECON 201 - Principles of Economics Micro Credits: (5)
ECON 202 - Principles of Economics Macro Credits: (5)
HRM 381 - Management of Human Resources Credits: (5)
MGT 380 - Organizational Management Credits: (5)
MATH 130 - Finite Mathematics Credits: (5)
MATH 211 - Statistical Concepts and Methods Credits: (5)
MKT 360 - Principles of Marketing Credits: (5)

Total Specialization Credits: 34-48

Total Credits: 78-92

College and Department Information

Aviation Department
College of Education and Professional Studies

Program Codes
Major plan codes: AVMA, AVMAP
Online option codes: AVMAO, AVMAOP
Specialization plan codes: AVMAN
Online option code: AVMANO