Graduate Certificate Program in Aviation Administration (AAGC)

The Aviation Administration Graduate Certificate is designed to prepare students for careers in aviation management through industry-focused curriculum. Students will complete nine credits to earn their certificate. Admission to the Aviation Administration Graduate Certificate is based on a combination of undergraduate GPA, industry experience, and professional references. To be admitted, an applicant’s GPA must be a minimum of 3.0 in an undergraduate program recognized by WMU. The minimum GPA can be reduced to 2.5 if the applicant has three years of relevant industry experience and submits two professional letters of recommendation indicating the applicant’s ability to be successful in the certificate program.

The course work is intended for students that are enrolled in the MBA program through HCoB, as elective credits, or those with prior aviation industry experience. Coursework will prepare students to make business decisions based on safety, policy and monetary impact. Those that complete the MBA degree with aviation operations certificate will be well prepared for jobs in airline management, airport management/operations, aviation finance and revenue management. Those wishing to complete the certificate as a stand-alone would be well suited for positions in safety management, aviation analytics, and policy making. Coursework for the Aviation Administration Graduate Certificate will be conducted online.