Bachelor of Science in Aviation Management

The Aviation Management major at CBU is designed to prepare students to function as aviation professionals without a flight background. Indeed, pilots are only one part of the aviation industry equation! The industry also needs leaders to manage airports, airlines, fixed base operators, flight schools, aircraft manufacturing facilities, and so much more. The curriculum for this major has been developed to provide students with a business focus in aviation, with specific courses in Aviation Safety, Aviation Security, Fixed Base Operations, Airport Management, Airport Planning and Design, Airline Management, Aviation Finance, and Aviation Consulting.

Those students desiring to enter Airport Management will be prepared to obtain an Airport Manager position at a smaller General Aviation (GA) airport, or an Airport Operations position or a position in Noise Compliance, for example, at a larger, commercial-service airport. Students desiring to enter the fields of Aviation Safety and Security will be prepared to obtain a position as Safety Manager or Airport Security Coordinator. Students desiring to become an aviation industry consultant will be prepared to join a firm in conducting research, or developing an SMS Plan, an Airport Master Plan, an Airport Layout Plan, a Strategic Plan, etc.

Career Paths for Science in Aviation

Airport Manager/Executive Director
Airport Department Director
Airport Operations position
Noise Compliance Officer
National Business Aviation Association position
Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association position
American Association of Airport Executives position
FAA Regional/District Office position
Safety Management System (SMS) Manager
Airport Security Coordinator
FAA Airport Certification Safety Inspector
Department of Homeland Security position
Airport Planner
Airport Consultant
Aviation Industry Researcher
Transportation Research Board position
Bureau of Transportation Statistics position

Program Requirements

Complete sixty (60) units to complete the program.

Lower Division Requirements

ACC250 Principles Accounting I

An introduction to financial accounting, involving its basic structure, the accounting cycles for service and merchandising enterprises, assets, liabilities, and accounting systems. (3 units; Fall)

	Course	Sec	Instructor	Dates	Days	Time	Location
Fall 2013	ACC250-C	C	Schwandt, Brittany Nicole	09/03/2013	Tuesday	6:00 PM - 9:00 PM	TBA Array
Fall 2013	ACC250-A	A	Giles, Brizset Adriana	09/03/2013	Monday, Wednesday, Friday	8:00 AM - 8:50 AM	TBA Array
Fall 2013	ACC250-B	B	TBA	09/03/2013	Monday, Wednesday, Friday	9:00 AM - 9:50 AM	TBA Array
Fall 2013	ACC250-D	D	TBA	09/03/2013	Tuesday, Thursday	2:00 PM - 3:20 PM	TBA Array

AMG111 Theory of Flight

An introduction to aerodynamics, aircraft design, aircraft performance, weight and balance, operating characteristics, engine types, and maintenance. Students will experience flight in an aircraft. Lab fee. (3 units; Spring)

	Course	Sec	Instructor	Dates	Days	Time	Location
Fall 2013	AMG111-A	A	TBA	09/03/2013	Tuesday, Thursday	11:00 AM - 12:20 PM	James Complex 166
Spring 2014	AMG111-A	A	TBA	01/08/2014	Tuesday, Thursday	12:30 PM - 1:50 PM	TBA Array

AVN110 Introduction to Aviation

A survey of the U.S. aviation industry, including the history of aviation, attributes of an aviation professional, career planning, certification, airports, airspace, air traffic control, and navigational aids. (3 units; Fall)

	Course	Sec	Instructor	Dates	Days	Time	Location
Fall 2013	AVN110-A	A	Prather, Charles Daniel	09/03/2013	Monday, Wednesday, Friday	1:00 PM - 1:50 PM	InsideCBU Array
Spring 2014	AVN110-A	A	TBA	01/08/2014	Monday, Wednesday, Friday	1:00 PM - 1:50 PM	TBA Array

AVN210 Aviation Meteorology

An in-depth study of aviation weather, including temperature, atmospheric pressure, wind and moisture, stability, turbulence, clouds, air masses, fronts, thunderstorms, and icing. A study of weather charts, weather reports, and forecasts. (3 units; Fall)

	Course	Sec	Instructor	Dates	Days	Time	Location
Fall 2013	AVN210-A	A	TBA	09/03/2013	Tuesday, Thursday	8:00 AM - 9:20 AM	InsideCBU Array

CIS270 Business IT Application

This course will develop essential math and computer skills necessary to support the student's integration into the business program. Students will be introduced to the Microsoft Office suite application packages: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. In addition, they will reinforce essential math skills that support upper division requirements and integrate with computer software applications. Students will be expected to demonstrate integration of the math and software skills by the end of the course. Prerequisite: MAT 115 or STA 144. (3 units; Interdisciplinary; Fall, Spring even years)

	Course	Sec	Instructor	Dates	Days	Time	Location
Fall 2013	CIS270-A	A	Corso, Anthony J.	09/03/2013	Tuesday, Thursday	8:00 AM - 9:20 AM	Sch Business Building 202

MAT135 Pre-Calculus

This course is designed to prepare a student for Calculus I. It will include instruction in the following areas: Review of systems of equations and inequalities, functions and their graphs, sequences, induction, counting, probability, trigonometry, analytical geometry, and pre-calculus material. Prerequisite: MAT 115 or sufficient SAT, ACT or math placement exam scores and appropriate high school mathematics background. (3 units; Fall, Spring)

	Course	Sec	Instructor	Dates	Days	Time	Location
Fall 2013	MAT135-C	C	Thomas, Bradley G	09/03/2013	Monday, Wednesday, Friday	9:00 AM - 9:50 AM	TBA Array
Fall 2013	MAT135-B	B	Thomas, Bradley G	09/03/2013	Monday, Wednesday, Friday	2:00 PM - 2:50 PM	TBA Array
Fall 2013	MAT135-A	A	Osborne, Yolanda H.	09/03/2013	Tuesday, Thursday	11:00 AM - 12:20 PM	Yeager Center B221

Upper Division Requirements

AMG320 Fixed Base Operations

A study of the practical issues associated with managing, operating, and marketing a fixed base operation (FBO). (3 units; Fall)

	Course	Sec	Instructor	Dates	Days	Time	Location
Spring 2014	AMG320-A	A	Prather, Charles Daniel	01/08/2014	Monday, Wednesday, Friday	11:00 AM - 11:50 AM	TBA Array

AMG324 Aviation Security

An in-depth examination of security regulations, requirements, and environment in the U.S., including the role of the Department of Homeland Security in ensuring aviation security. (3 units; Fall)

AMG330 Airport Management I

An introduction to airport management, covering areas such as finance, administration, planning, construction, environmental, operations, security, maintenance, legislative affairs, marketing, communications, and air service development. (3 units; Fall)

AMG332 Airport Management II

An in-depth study of topics covered in AMG 330, including air traffic, capacity and delay, design and construction, environmental, properties, contracts, commercial development, and financial management. In conjunction with AMG 330, prepares students for the AAAE Certified Member exam. (3 units; Spring)

AMG423 Airport Planning and Design

An in-depth study of planning, including data collection, forecasting, master planning, and environmental issues. Also includes an in-depth study of airside design, including airport capacity, pavement design, runway and taxiway design criteria, FAR Part 77 criteria, and landside design, including ground access, curbside requirements, and traffic flow. (3 units; Spring)

AMG424 Business Aviation Management

An in-depth study of business aviation, including transportation needs analysis, aircraft acquisition methods, aviation department management, operations, maintenance, and safety. (3 units; Fall)

AMG426 Airline Management

Introduces the airline industry, including the history and unique aspects of the industry. Provides an in-depth study of the structure of airlines, including route planning, fleet selection, maintenance requirements, passenger services, marketing, and pricing. (3 units; Spring)

AMG427 Aviation Finance

Introduces aviation-specific financial management principles, including financial document analysis, financial ratios, forecasting, financing, asset management. Uses spreadsheet, presentation, word processing and internet search tools to analyze financial reports, calculate ratios, and solve financial problems. (3 units; Fall)

AMG442 Aviation Consulting

An overview of the consulting industry, including an in-depth study of the many aspects of consulting, such as RFPs, RFQs, and the bid process. (3 units; Spring)

AMG499 Aviation Management Capstone

Provides a senior culminating experience for aviation management majors. (3 units; Spring)

AVN300 Avtn Resrch, Wrtng & Communictn

A review of techniques necessary to complete a research project on an aviation topic, including data collection techniques, literature review procedures, data analysis, proper structure of reports, American Psychological Association (APA) formatting, and the manuscript submission process. (3 units; Fall)

	Course	Sec	Instructor	Dates	Days	Time	Location
Fall 2013	AVN300-A	A	Prather, Charles Daniel	09/03/2013	Monday, Wednesday, Friday	10:00 AM - 10:50 AM	InsideCBU Array

AVN310 Aviation Law and Regulations

An in-depth study of various U.S. federal aviation regulations and legislation affecting the aviation industry, including 14 CFR Parts 1, 25, 61, 67, 91, 121, 139, 175, and NTSB Part 830. An examination of the international aviation environment, such as standards and recommended practices promulgated by the International Civil Aviation Organization. (3 units; Spring)

	Course	Sec	Instructor	Dates	Days	Time	Location
Spring 2014	AVN310-A	A	Prather, Charles Daniel	01/08/2014	Monday, Wednesday, Friday	9:00 AM - 9:50 AM	TBA Array

AVN322 Aviation Safety

An introduction to the safety regulations, requirements, and environment in the U.S., including an in-depth examination of Safety Management Systems (SMS). (3 units; Spring)

	Course	Sec	Instructor	Dates	Days	Time	Location
Spring 2014	AVN322-A	A	Prather, Charles Daniel	01/08/2014	Tuesday, Thursday	9:30 AM - 10:50 AM	TBA Array

BUS315 Business Statistics

This course includes the assembling and presentation of statistical data, probability distributions, sampling techniques, time series analysis, index numbers, and forecasting. A project with practical problem solving is required. Prerequisites: CIS270 or equivalent and either MAT115, MAT144 or STA144 (3 units; Interdisciplinary; Fall, Spring)

	Course	Sec	Instructor	Dates	Days	Time	Location
Fall 2013	BUS315-A	A	Donaldson, Darla R.	09/03/2013	Monday, Wednesday, Friday	11:00 AM - 11:50 AM	Sch Business Building 209
Fall 2013	BUS315-B	B	Donaldson, Darla R.	09/03/2013	Tuesday, Thursday	12:30 PM - 1:50 PM	Sch Business Building 209
Spring 2014	BUS315-A	A	Donaldson, Darla R.	01/08/2014	Monday, Wednesday, Friday	11:00 AM - 11:50 AM	Sch Business Building 209
Spring 2014	BUS315-B	B	Donaldson, Darla R.	01/08/2014	Tuesday, Thursday	12:30 PM - 1:50 PM	Sch Business Building 209

Bachelor of Science in Aviation Management