Aviation Management (AVM)

The Aviation Management program is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year Aviation Management Program. The program includes the foundational, technical and managerial skills needed in the aviation field. Key focus areas include: aviation security, safety, operations and airport management. Graduates of the four-year Aviation Management program can expect to find employment with airports, airlines, banks, insurance companies, U.S. Customs, travel agencies and the Federal Aviation Administration.

Note: The Aviation Management Program degree can be fulfilled without the need for flight training.

The Associate in Science (A.S.) degree is awarded upon completion of requirements for this program.

Upon completion of the Aviation Management program the student will be able to:

  • Demonstrate the techniques, skills and modern aviation management tools to perform business related tasks.

  • Articulate skills to function within a management team and deal with both technical and management issues.

  • Analyze and interpret data to aid in problem solving.

  • Demonstrate critical thinking skills as applied to the aviation industry.

  • Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with superiors, subordinates and peers with precision and clarity.

First Semester

Course No.

Descriptive Title

Credit Hours

AVI 100

Aviation Intro Seminar

1

AVI 101

Introduction to Flight

4

AVI 102

Aviation History

3

ENG 101

Composition I

3

MAT 118

Elementary Statistics

3

CIS 111

Computer System & Applications

3

 

TOTAL

17


Second Semester

Course No.

Descriptive Title

Credit Hours

ENG 102

Composition II

3

BUS 102

Foundations of Business

3

SPE 101

Public Speaking

3

American History (Appendix D)

3-4

MAT 125, MAT 184, MAT 185 (a)

3

 

 TOTAL

15-16


Third Semester

Course No.

Descriptive Title

Credit Hours

AVI 110

Aviation Law

3

ACC 104

Financial Accounting

4

WFE 101

Lifetime Wellness & Fitness

3

PHS 111

Weather and Climate

4

ECO 201

Microeconomics

3

 

TOTAL

17


Fourth Semester

Course No.

Descriptive Title

Credit Hours

AVI 116

Flight Safety

3

AVI 201

Aviation Management

3

ECO 202

Macroeconomics

3

BHS 103

Social Problems in Today's World

3

Elective (b)

 

3

 

TOTAL

15

 

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS

64-65


a) Course to be selected in consultation with advisor and selected based on transfer school requirements.

b) Elective must meet SUNY General Education requirement of Appendix E, F, H, or I.