Aviation Management (Airport Administration), BS

Business & Management

The Bachelor of Science Degree in Aviation Management (Airport Administration) is a 120-credit hour online program designed primarily to prepare adult learners for airport managerial positions. Students are encouraged to develop a sound philosophy, a strong sense of ethics, and effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.

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Course Curriculum

Course Course Title Credit Hours
APS 101 Weather & Climate 3
AVN 153 Aviation Foundations I 3
AVN 154 Aviation History 3
AVN 162 Private Pilot Skills
Enhancement
3
AVN 170 ATC Foundations 3
AVN 181 Introduction to Airport Systems 3
ENG 101 Written Communication I 3
ENG 102 Written Communication II 3
HEA/PED HEA/PE D 2
HIS 106 World Civilizations I 3
ACC 203 Principles of Accounting I 3
ACC 204 Principles of Accounting II 3
AVN 201 Flight Safety 3
AVN 254 Crew Recourse Management 3
AVN 281 Airport Operations I (Landside) 3
AVN 282 Airport Operations II (Airside) 3
AVN 290 Introduction to Unmanned Aircraft Systems 3
COM 103 Oral Communications 3
HUM 201 Humanities I 3
MAT 117 Pre-Calculus or Higher 3
AVN 353 Aviation Management 3
AVN 354 Aviation Legislation 3
AVN 356 Air Transportation 3
AVNO 382 Airport Planning 3
CRJ 411 Homeland Security 3
ECO 201 Economics I 3
HUM/HIS HUM/ ART/ THE/ MUS/ REL/ HIS 3
MGT 215 Principles of Statistical Analysis 3
MGT 301 Business Organization and Management 3
SOC/SCI Social Science Elective 3
AVN 381 Airport Finance 3
AVN 451 Cooperative Work Study 3
AVN 452 Airline Operations W/ Lab 3
AVN 453 Special Topics in Aviation 3
AVN 454 Senior Practicum/Capstone 3
AVN 480 Airport Design 3
AVN 481 Concepts of Air Transportation Utilization 3
CSSO 126 Understanding HU Culture 3
MGT 300 Business Research 3
MGT 400 Organizational Behavior 3
Total Credit Hours 120

About the Department of Aviation

The Department of Aviation in the School of Engineering and Technology provides students with preparation for a variety of careers in aviation. Combined with a strong liberal arts background, the aviation program prepares students to participate in building the future of the aviation industry. The Department also prepares its students to be professionals by demonstrating the value of life-long learning through research projects and the value of service to the University, aviation profession, and community. Hampton University’s Department of Aviation is the only one of the 105 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) in America with a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved ATCI program.

The Department of Aviation is committed to providing a high quality aviation education for all its students with faculty actively involved in advancing the aviation community as a whole. We strive to prepare students for meaningful aviation careers within government and the aerospace industry, and to instill a strong sense of social awareness and responsibility to the public. The Department of Aviation has established itself as a high-quality Bachelor of Science degree program with a national reputation for outstanding graduates.

Financial Aid & Transcripts Info

  • Available to those who qualify
  • Apply for financial aid at US Office of Student Aid
  • FAFSA School Code: 003714

Undergraduate Students

All Undergraduate Supplemental Items may be uploaded directly to your application. However, if you wish to send official transcripts, you can send them to:

HamptonU Global
Attn: HUG Undergraduate Admissions
PO Box 6227
Hampton, Virginia 23668

Graduate Students

Please forward all graduate admissions packages and supplemental documentation to:

HamptonU Global
Attn: HUG Graduate Admissions
PO Box 6227
Hampton, Virginia  23668

Official Transcripts sent through a transcript network may be sent to hutranscripts@hamptonu.edu. Unofficial/Opened/Scanned transcripts will not be accepted for graduate programs.

The information contained on this webpage is for informational purposes only. The Hampton University Academic Catalog represents the official repository for academic program requirements. Documentation can be found at https://home.hamptonu.edu/academics/academic-catalog/.