Management

Airport Management

Associate of Applied Science: 69/70 Credits

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Program at a Glance

Degree and credential levels offered :

Associate of Applied Science (AAS)

Employer partners :

Sample careers graduates pursue :

Airport operations manager | Wildlife manager | Customer service manager | Insurance agent | Airport manager

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)—Associate of Applied Science in Airport Management

The Future of Airport Management

The associate degree program in airport management prepares students for success in airports and related client businesses and industries. With two of the world’s most well-known airports nearby―John F. Kennedy and Newark―students are exposed to real-life learning environments. Additionally, several regional airports offer students the opportunity for hands-on learning experiences to complement their in-class coursework.

The associate degree in airport management program was designed with a strong career focus to give graduates the expertise necessary to enter the workforce in entry-level positions. After completing the associate degree in airport management program, many graduates have obtained airport management jobs at nearby airports, national organizations and even international locations. Are you considering a career in airport management? At Vaughn College, you will build a strong foundation in various functional areas of aviation including business management, airport operations, aviation regulations, environmental issues, economics, accounting, finance, public relations and planning.

Student learning outcomes, objectives of this degree program and graduation and employment data are available here.

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OF VAUGHN GRADUATES

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Curriculum

What You Will Study

The associate degree in airport management provides a combination of liberal arts, math and science, general management and airport management courses. The curriculum was specifically designed to prepare students for the field, and to be adaptable in the ever-changing world of managing airports.

Your liberal arts foundation is intended to give you a general awareness of issues in recent history and global politics. In addition, you will develop a solid foundation in written and verbal communication skills so that you can lead a team, effectively managing and communicating with your employees and customers on a professional level. Your exposure to math and science will also help you build upon your analytical and problem-solving skills, which will be crucial to your role as an airport manager.

SAMPLE CLASSES

Airport Development and Management
Career Development Seminar
Environmental issues
Global Civilization
Organizational Behavior
Principles of Accounting

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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 Airport Management Careers

Are prepared for careers in airports and related businesses, for entry-level positions of administrative responsibility in public or private enterprises or managing agencies

Pursue Baccalaureate Programs

Are prepared for entry at the junior level into baccalaureate programs in this and related fields

Learning Outcomes/Enrollment and Graduation Data

Student learning objectives, assessment plan, job placement and employment data

Careers

Vaughn College graduates of the associate degree in airport management are fully prepared for careers in airports and related businesses. Many graduates of this program assume administrative responsibilities in public and private enterprises or regulatory agencies. We see many students return to pursue the bachelor’s in airport management degree for the purpose of expanding their career possibilities.

Can you picture yourself as an airport operations agent, wildlife manager, customer service manager or insurance agent? This associate degree will give you the education and experience needed to achieve these career goals. Vaughn’s extensive network of alumni and professional connections in the industry have allowed students to pursue aviation internships during their coursework as well as full-time roles upon completing this associate degree program.

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.

AFCO AvPorts, LLC- Teterboro Airport

American Airlines

Atlas Air, Inc.

Department of Homeland Security, Transportation

Security Administration

Federal Aviation Administration

Global Aircraft Dispatch

JetBlue Airways

Menzies Aviation

Piedmont Airlines

Sheltair Aviation

Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation

Swissport

Jettpro Line Maintenance

U.S. Department of Treasury, Internal Revenue Service

United Airlines

Virgin Atlantic