Aviation Management and Operations Major (AMOJ)

Some courses may have an online component or may be delivered entirely online.

The Aviation Management and Operations curriculum provides preparation for a variety of positions in operations management or technical support areas of the aviation industry.

This degree is designed to prepare tomorrow’s aviation business leaders, today. As a graduate of this program you will be poised to obtain a position in airline and airport management, operations management, safety management, aviation/aerospace administration, aviation dispatch, airport planning or many others. Your coursework will include a focus of aviation-specific management courses. In addition, you will gain essential knowledge of aircraft systems, aerodynamics and performance, aviation law, and aviation safety. You will also build a solid foundation in business theory and practice, which will prepare you for easy entrance into most accredited Masters of Business Administration programs. As an Aviation Management and Operations student, you will engage in meaningful curriculum that blends aviation and business concepts and practices. As you progress through your degree program, you will obtain the knowledge and skills required for meaningful employment in the aviation industry.

No minor required.

Required Courses

WMU Essential Studies Level 1: Foundations – Oral and Digital Communication Category Elective Credits: 3 hours
WMU Essential Studies Level 1: Foundations – Inquiry and Engagement: Critical Thinking in the Arts and Humanities Category Elective Credits: 3 hours
WMU Essential Studies Level 2: Exploration and Discovery – World Language and Culture Category Elective Credits: 3 hours
WMU Essential Studies Level 2: Exploration and Discovery – Artistic Theory and Practice Category Elective Credits: 3 hours
WMU Essential Studies Level 2: Exploration and Discovery – Societies and Cultures Category Elective Credits: 3 hours
WMU Essential Studies Level 3: Connections – Global Perspectives Category Elective Credits: 3 hours
WMU Essential Studies Level 3: Connections – Local and National Perspectives Category Elective Credits: 3 hours

Note: One of these courses must contain required content in Planetary Sustainability and one must contain required content in Diversity and Inclusion, which are met in Levels II and III only. No more than 3 courses from any one prefix may be used to satisfy WES requirements.

Major Courses

AVS 2100 - Introduction to Airports Credits: 3 hours
AVS 2400 - Principles of Aviation Supply Chain Management Credits: 3 hours
AVS 2800 - Transportation Technology: Policy, Perils, and Promise Credits: 3 hours
AVS 3040 - Airport Safety and Security Credits: 3 hours
AVS 3140 - Airport Operations Credits: 3 hours
AVS 4280 - International Aviation Credits: 3 hours
AVS 4400 - Air Cargo and Logistics Management Credits: 3 hours
AVS 4980 - Administration Senior Project Credits: 3 hours

Cognate Courses

AVS 1200 - Introduction to Aviation Credits: 3 hours
AVS 1210 - Aerodynamics and Performance Credits: 2 hours
AVS 1220 - Introduction to Airframes and Systems Credits: 2 hours
AVS 1225 - Introduction to Aircraft Powerplants Credits: 2 hours
AVS 1230 - Aircraft Systems Laboratory Credits: 1 hour
AVS 1235 - Aircraft Powerplants Laboratory Credits: 1 hour
AVS 2050 - Aviation Safety Credits: 3 hours
AVS 2070 - Crew Resource Management Credits: 3 hours
AVS 2120 - Aviation Meteorology Credits: 3 hours
AVS 3190 - Aviation Law Credits: 3 hours
AVS 4240 - Corporate Aviation Management Credits: 3 hours
AVS 4270 - Airline Administration Credits: 3 hours
ACTY 2100 - Introduction to Financial Accounting and Analysis Credits: 3 hours
ACTY 2110 - Introduction to Managerial Accounting and Strategic Decision Making Credits: 3 hours
BUS 1750 - Applying Business Fundamentals Credits: 3 hours
COM 1700 - Interpersonal Communication Credits: 3 hours
ECON 2010 - Principles of Microeconomics Credits: 3 hours
ECON 2020 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credits: 3 hours
FIN 3200 - Business Finance Decision Making Credits: 3 hours
IEE 1020 - Technical Communication Credits: 3 hours
LAW 3800 - Legal Environment of Business Decision Making Credits: 3 hours
MATH 2000 - Calculus with Applications Credits: 4 hours
MKTG 2500 - Marketing Principles Credits: 3 hours
PHYS 1070 - Elementary Physics Credits: 4 hours
PHYS 1080 - Elementary Physics Laboratory Credits: 1 hour
PSY 1000 - General Psychology Credits: 3 hours
STAT 2160 - Business Statistics Credits: 3 hours

Approved Cognate Electives Credits: Optional Courses

(Non-required AVS courses, declared minor courses, other approved supportive courses.)

AVS 4130 - Airport Planning Credits: 3 hours
AVS 4140 - Airport Management Credits: 3 hours
MGMT 2500 - Organizational Behavior Credits: 3 hours
MGMT 4100 - Global Human Resource Management Credits: 3 hours
MGMT 4140 - Building the Business Credits: 3 hours

Note:

In addition, AVS 4140 provides an emphasis in airport operations and management. Students wishing to earn the emphasis may take this course as an elective. Contact your academic advisor for information.