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Management
Airport Management
Bachelor of Science: 34 Credits
Program at a Glance
Degree and credential levels offered :
Master of Science (MS)
Employer partners :
Delta Air Lines | LaGuardia Gateway Partners | Port Authority of New York and New Jersey | Raytheon | Sikorsky Aircraft
Sample careers graduates pursue :
Airport supervisor | Safety manager | Human resources manager | Operations supervisor | International business development manager | Financial services supervisor | Chief Executive Officer
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)—Master of Science in Airport Management
Becoming a Futureproof Airport Manager
Does a career in airport management appeal to you? Obtaining your master’s degree in airport management degree program will expand your career opportunities tremendously. Vaughn College offers one of the few graduate-level programs in airport management in the Northeast. Our airport management degree program applies modern management concepts to the aviation environment, incorporating the most current research and technology so that students can be prepared and adaptable to the ever-changing aviation industry.
The master’s in airport management degree program will enhance your risk assessment, management and leadership skills. The program addresses the demand for professional managers, which is growing due to the need for the effective use of scarce resources, heightened domestic and international competition, environmental issues, security concerns and technological innovations. You will have the opportunity to learn and apply scientific methods and general business practices to understanding and addressing specific issues and topics in the workplace.
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 versatile aviation management graduates who:
Excel in Airport Management Careers
Secure, develop and advance a career as a manager in the airport, aviation and related management fields, in mid- to high-level positions across industry, academia and government
Pursue Advanced Education
Pursue academic and professional education as a process of life-long learning and enter into doctoral programs in this and related fields
Lead Responsibly
Conduct themselves as responsible members of society and in their professional organizations
Learning Outcomes/Enrollment and Graduation Data
Curriculum
What You Will Study
The master’s in airport management degree program requires 34 credits and includes a master’s project or thesis. Many students use their master’s projects and thesis work in interviews.
Your coursework will include a focus on the complexities of managing an airport, commercial law, accounting and economics, finance, planning and operations. Our goal is to help you build upon your leadership and strategic-thinking skills in order to be prepared for the duties of an airport manager position. Vaughn’s close proximity to world-class airports gives students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience and knowledge from instructors who are industry leaders. You can complete the master’s in airport management degree program in one year, but you also have the opportunity to schedule your courses over your own timelines.
SAMPLE CLASSES
- Airport Security
- Aviation Economics
- Aviation Environmental Issues
- Aviation Insurance
- Aviation Law and Regulations
- Strategic Planning
- Master’s Thesis
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.
Delta Air Lines
LaGuardia Gateway Partners
PANYNJ
Raytheon
Sikorksy Aircraft Corporation
Delta Air Lines
LaGuardia Gateway Partners
PANYNJ
Raytheon
Sikorksy Aircraft Corporation