Overview

Students in SLU's aviation management program gain aviation knowledge starting in their freshman year. The remaining years of the program provides you with a strong business management core, including skills in:

Decision sciences

Economics

Finance

International business

Management

Advanced coursework for the major addresses airport management, aviation law and air transportation economics, among other topics.

What Can You Do With an Aviation Management Degree from SLU?

Graduates from SLU's aviation management program are well prepared for supervisory, sales, marketing, budgeting and personal management positions in the aerospace industry, including those in the following areas:

Airports

Aircraft manufacturers

Commercial airlines

Fixed-base operators

Government

Aviation management students at Parks College have the option to minor in three areas, including flight science, where you'll gain flight experience in fixed-wing aviation. On-campus students can also explore the following minors:

Air traffic control: SLU's air traffic control minor consists of 16 credit hours. You'll get hands-on experience in our air traffic control lab, which simulates the air traffic control tower environment, radar facilities and communication with pilots.

Flight science: SLU's flight science minor consists of 19 credit hours, which include flight and ground instruction courses. It is designed for students not already majoring in the program who are interested in obtaining flight certificates and ratings.

Graduates are eligible to obtain a private pilot certificate, instrument rating, commercial pilot certificate and multiengine rating. Before enrolling, you must possess a Class II FAA Medical Certificate and be able to comply with Transportation Security Administration requirements.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Safety Management Systems

Professional Orientation

Safety Management Systems

Air Carrier Operations

Human Factors

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Saint Louis, United States

Disciplines

Aerospace Engineering Business Administration Management Studies View 1545 other Bachelors in Management Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be considered for admission, you must be graduating from high school, have an acceptable HiSET exam score or take the General Education Development (GED) test.

Standardized Testing

English Language Proficiency

Official High School Transcripts

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

43160 USD / year

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Out-of-State

43160 USD / year

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Living costs

Saint Louis

United States

1015 - 1530 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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