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Management
Airport Management
Bachelor of Science: 127/128 Credits
Program at a Glance
Degree and credential levels offered :
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Employer partners :
AvPorts | American Airlines | Atlas Air | Cayman Airways | Delta Air Lines | Department of Homeland Security (DHS) | Emirates | Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) | JetBlue Airways | JFKIAT | Korean Air | LaGuardia Gateway Partners | Port Authority of NY & NJ | Raytheon | San Francisco Airport | Transportation Security Administration | U.S. Customs & Border Protection | United Airlines
Sample careers graduates pursue :
Supervisors’ agent | Safety manager | Materials specialist | Human resources agent | Operations supervisor | Airport manager
Location and facilities :
Vaughn campus at 86-01 23rd Avenue, Flushing, New York 11369, adjacent to LaGuardia Airport
Accreditations and authorizations :
International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE)—Bachelor of Science in Airport Management
Teaching Futureproof Airport Managers
The airport management degree program was designed with a focus on hands-on experience. Students will learn about the various subjects in an airport environment, all of which are connected to management. This includes airfield safety, emergency planning and control, ecosystem management and the overall scope of airport management.
Located next door to New York’s world-class LaGuardia Airport, the learning environment at Vaughn College provides unsurpassed experiences for students. If airport management is a career you are considering, Vaughn will prepare you to work full-time in an airport or related industry. While on campus, you can choose from a variety of management courses and even complete the air traffic control program to expand your career opportunities.
Student learning outcomes, objectives of this degree program and graduation and employment data are available here.
8th Best Regional College in New York State
95%
OF VAUGHN GRADUATES
71% in their field—are employed or continue their education within one year*
Curriculum
What You Will Study
The airport management degree program at Vaughn College was developed with a strong career focus. The courses you take and experiences you will be exposed to will help you become a successful airport manager. Because the field of airport management is unique in that it must be rooted in the discipline of general business but driven by the high-tech world of aviation and transportation, we constantly evolve our courses to meet these changing needs and systems. Dive into our courses―airport planning, management, business and finance, control of ground vehicles, communication systems, airport security, fire and rescue services, and airport maintenance courses―with full confidence that each will prepare you to be a successful airport manager.
You will also have the opportunity to explore a variety of electives, including supply chain management, fixed-based operator operation as well as other technical, aviation, and management courses. You can pursue electives of your individual passion and interest. And, you can also complete the dispatch program or air traffic control program if you choose. We proudly offer a wide range of programs for students to choose from based on their unique career goals and interests.
SAMPLE CLASSES
- Airline Management
- Airport Administration
- Aviation Safety
- Financial Management
- Industry and Labor Relations
- Principles of Macroeconomics
- Technical Writing
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, in entry- to mid-level positions of administrative responsibility in public or private enterprises or managing agencies
Pursue Advanced Education
Are prepared for further study at the graduate level
Learning Outcomes/Enrollment and Graduation Data
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- Stewart International Airport
AFCO AvPorts, LLC- Teterboro Airport
AFCO AvPorts, LLC- Westchester County Airport
American Airlines
American Eagle
Atlantic Aviation
Atlas Air, Inc.
Aviation Port Services
Cathay Specific
Cayman Airways
Copa Airlines
Delta Air Lines, Inc
Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration
Emirates Airline
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
General Authority of Civil Aviation
jetBlue Airways
JFKIAT
Korean Air
LaGuardia Gateway Partners
Mesa Airlines
PANYNJ
Raytheon
San Francisco Airport
Sheltair Aviation
Sundance Aviation
Swiss WorldCargo
United Airlines
United States Customs and Border Protection
AFCO AvPorts, LLC- Stewart International Airport
AFCO AvPorts, LLC- Teterboro Airport
AFCO AvPorts, LLC- Westchester County Airport
American Airlines
American Eagle
Atlantic Aviation
Atlas Air, Inc.
Aviation Port Services
Cathay Specific
Cayman Airways
Copa Airlines
Delta Air Lines, Inc
Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration
Emirates Airline
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
General Authority of Civil Aviation
jetBlue Airways
JFKIAT
Korean Air
LaGuardia Gateway Partners
Mesa Airlines
PANYNJ
Raytheon
San Francisco Airport
Sheltair Aviation
Sundance Aviation
Swiss WorldCargo
United Airlines
United States Customs and Border Protection
