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Management
Airline Management
Bachelor of Science: 127/128 Credits
Program at a Glance
Degree and credential levels offered :
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Sample programs :
Eligible students gain an extensive background in aviation management, technical methods, and industry knowledge and can pursue certificates in aircraft dispatch and safety management and participate in the Federal Aviation Administration’s Air Traffic-Collegiate Training Initiative (AT-CTI).
Employer partners :
Airlines Reporting Corporation | American Airlines | Delta Air Lines | Envoy Air | Expeditors International | Porter Airlines
Sample careers graduates pursue :
Customer experience manager | Aircraft financing or leasing agent | Crew scheduling manager | Airline manager | Cargo operations manager | Operations manager | Supply chain manager | Aircraft cargo handling supervisor
Location and facilities :
Vaughn campus at 86-01 23rd Avenue, Flushing, New York 11369, adjacent to LaGuardia Airport. Courses available in-person, online or hybrid format.
Accreditations and authorizations :
International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE)—Bachelor of Science in Airline Management
The airline industry is constantly evolving with the changing needs of the organizations, the customers and new developments in technology. The airline management degree is designed to prepare students for the ever-changing airline industry. We train qualified airline managers to be adaptable and innovative so that they can succeed in this environment as entry- and mid-level airline managers.
Our focus on liberal arts and basic science courses―in addition to building a solid foundation in management issues, aviation and airline management―exposes students to a wide variety of tools they can apply in real-life management roles and environments. Because the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requires safety management systems (SMS) programs to be implemented in airlines today, we give students the opportunity to pursue this certificate, thus allowing them to pursue more advanced airline management careers upon graduating.
Student learning outcomes, objectives of this degree program and graduation and employment data are available here.
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Program Objectives
The educational objectives for this degree are developed to prepare students for post-graduation activities. These program objectives are intended to produce management graduates who:
Excel in Airline Management Careers
Be prepared for careers in airlines and related businesses, in entry- to mid-level positions of administrative responsibility in public or private enterprises
Pursue Advanced Education
Are prepared for further study at the graduate level
Learning Outcomes/Enrollment and Graduation Data
Curriculum
What You Will Study
Students pursuing the airline management degree will build a strong general management foundation, gaining skills in language and humanities, science and math. In addition, we focus on all functions affected by management, which include accounting, finance, economics, public relations and planning. Is airline management a course of study you are considering? In this program, you will be exposed to the major issues that affect general aviation and airline management, including international trade, airline services, cargo operations, import/export, customs and security. This program will prepare you for a diverse set of situations you might encounter in your role as an airline manager. Our goal is to prepare you for a diverse set of situations you might encounter in your role as an airline manager.
You will also have the opportunity to take elective courses in specific technical areas (including FAA dispatch) and unmanned aerial vehicles in addition to other courses in your areas of interest.
Eligible students can participate in the Federal Aviation Administration’s Air Traffic-Collegiate Training Initiative (AT-CTI), in addition to other programs, such as the aircraft dispatcher program.
SAMPLE CLASSES
- Air Traffic Control
- Air Transport and Cargo Management
- Airline Management
- Aviation Safety
- Industry and Labor Relations
- Management
How Much Can I Make?
Where Vaughn Students Land Internships and Careers
From day one, Vaughn students gain hands-on experience through internships and graduate ready to launch careers with top employers.
Airlines Reporting Corporation
American Airlines
Delta Air Lines
Envoy Air
Expeditors International
Porter Airlines, Inc.
Airlines Reporting Corporation
American Airlines
Delta Air Lines
Envoy Air
Expeditors International
Porter Airlines, Inc.
