This academic aviation minor (15 credit hours) was developed to meet the increasing demand for professionals with competencies in the area of Aviation supply chain Management.

Upon completion of this Aviation minor students should be able to:

• Identify the key components of an effective aviation supply chain strategy.
• Explain how integrated supply chain management can improve the effectiveness and profitability of an aviation business organization.
• Describe the impact of sourcing and supplier management on the success and profitability of aviation firms in today’s aviation/aerospace environment.
• Assess the value of Air Cargo Operations in the context of Global Supply Chain Management.
• Describe how the intangible nature of service impacts upon the effectiveness of traditional marketing techniques and operational effectiveness in aviation supply chains.