College of Aeronautics and Engineering
www.kent.edu/cae

About This Program

With a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical experience, the Aviation Management major equips students with the skills needed to excel in aviation. Aviation Management students gain experience through operational field trips, internships and co-op programs at aeronautical facilities such as airports, and through research projects while learning from experienced faculty and industry professionals. Enroll now and soar towards a rewarding career in aviation.Read more...

Contact Information

• cae@kent.edu| 330-672-2892
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• Chat with an Admissions Counselor

Program Delivery

• Delivery:
  • In person
• Location:
  • Kent Campus

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries*

Additional Careers

• Airport Management
• Airport Operations

Accreditation

The B.S. degree in Aviation Management is accredited by the Aviation Accreditation Board International, Federal Aviation Administration.

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Admission Requirements

The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents and adult students who graduated from high school three or more years ago.

First-Year Students on the Kent Campus:一年级入学政策在肯特的校园selective. Admission decisions are based upon cumulative grade point average, strength of high school college preparatory curriculum and grade trends. Students not admissible to the Kent Campus may be administratively referred to one of the seven regional campuses to begin their college coursework. For more information, visit theadmissions website for first-year students.

First-Year Students on the Regional Campuses:First-year admission to Kent State’s campuses at Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark, Trumbull and Tuscarawas, as well as the Twinsburg Academic Center, is open to anyone with a high school diploma or its equivalent. For more information on admissions, contact theRegional Campuses admissions offices.

国际斯图dents:All international students must provide proof of English language proficiency unless they meet specific exceptions. For more information, visit theadmissions website for international students.

Transfer Students:Students who have attended any other educational institution after graduating from high school must apply as undergraduate transfer students. For more information, visit theadmissions website for transfer students.

Former Students:Former Kent State students or graduates who have not attended another college or university since Kent State may complete the reenrollment or reinstatement form on theUniversity Registrar’s website.

Admission policies for undergraduate students may be found in the University Catalog.

Some programs may require that students meet certain requirements before progressing through the program. For programs with progression requirements, the information is shown on the Coursework tab.

Transfer students must have a minimum 2.250 overall GPA in all college-level coursework for admission to the Aviation Management major.

Program Requirements

Major Requirements

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A minimum C grade must be earned to fulfill the writing-intensive requirement.

Graduation Requirements

Roadmap

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this major. However, courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

University Requirements

All students in a bachelor's degree program at Kent State University must complete the following university requirements for graduation.

NOTE:University requirements may be fulfilled in this program by specific course requirements. Please see Program Requirements for details.

Kent Core Requirements

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

1. Apply knowledge of math, science and the applied sciences to aviation-related disciplines.
2. Analyze and interpret data.
3. Understand and master the fundamental concepts and skills of airplane flight.
4. Communicate effectively through written and oral means.
5. Recognize the need and develop the cognitive abilities to engage in life-long learning by successfully contending with changing technologies, regulatory policies and procedures, market forces and the highly dynamic operational environment of commercial flight and professional aviation.
6. Understand contemporary issues that affect aviation.
7. Use the techniques, skills and modern technology necessary for professional practice.
8. Understand the national and international aviation environment.
9. Apply pertinent knowledge in identifying and solving problems.
10. 知道并理解所涉及的技术细节in the effective management of employees and operational systems in professional aviation.

Full Description

The Bachelor of Science degree in Aviation Management prepares students for entry-level management, supervisory and administrative positions in aviation and other aviation-related professional fields. This course of study combines technical and aeronautical courses with courses in management and information systems. Students entering this program should have an interest in helping or working with people and an ability to develop analytical and communicative capabilities.

Students may apply early to theM.S. degree in Aviation Management and Logisticsand double count nine credit hours of graduate courses toward both degree programs. See theCombined Bachelor's/Master's Degree Programpolicy in the University Catalog for more information.