Airport Management (BS)
Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree

The field of airport management is a unique discipline with its roots in general business, but driven by the high-tech world of aviation and transportation. Students of this program will concentrate on subjects as diverse as wildlife hazards, eco-system management, airfield safety, and emergency planning and control. The airport management BS degree has been developed to provide students proficiency in all areas of airport operations. Our location, adjacent to world-class LaGuardia Airport, provides a learning environment unsurpassed with regard to activities, resources and personnel. Students will have the ability to investigate first-hand the areas of airport management, control of ground vehicles, communication systems, airport security, fire and rescue service, terminal planning and management, and airport maintenance. This educational background affords the student many entry-level career opportunities in the field of airport management and operations. The language requirements may be satisfied by enrollment in either two terms of French or two terms of Spanish. These courses are designed for non-native speakers; therefore, no by-pass examinations will be allowed. Native speakers should enroll in the alternate language. Students should also be aware that the Computerized Language Lab in the Academic Resource Center should be utilized for review and enhancement for at least two hours per week. This degree can be tailored to accommodate the requirements of the Collegiate Training Initiative-Air Traffic Control Program. Full-time students can complete this degree program in eight semesters or in four years.