ERAU Aeronautics

The Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics is an interdisciplinary program custom designed to match specific interests and career goals in the aviation industry. Students choose coursework in aeronautical science, air traffic management, aviation safety, business administration, computer science, economics, information technology, security, space studies, flight, and meteorology. It is typical for students to earn more than one academic minor and graduate with two or three areas of intensive knowledge (such as Aviation Safety, Meteorology, and Business Administration). This will increased employment and advancement opportunities in the aviation industry.

The Aeronautics major is comprised of aviation courses, professional development elective courses, and area of concentration courses. Students may qualify for academic credit for prior learning experiences if they currently work or have previously worked in the field of aviation or hold FAA certificates.
The Aeronautics program incorporates 21 credit hours of Professional Development electives selected from upper-division courses in:

• Aeronautical Science
• Air Traffic Management
• Applied Meteorology
• Business
• Computer Science
• Economic
• Information Technology
• Safety
• Security

Whether building on credit for prior aviation learning or are new to aviation, a 36 credit hour area of concentration is created by selecting courses from among the following areas:

• Aeronautical Science
• Aerospace Electronics
• Airline Flight Dispatch Certification Program
• Air Traffic Management
• Applied Meteorology (aviation-related)
• Flight
• Helicopter Flight
• Safety (aviation-related)
• Space Studies

A degree from Embry-Riddle is highly respected in the aviation industry and gives graduates an edge with employers for initial hiring and for promotion. A career path is largely determined by the choice of an academic minor and career strengthening courses, as well as by prior experience in aviation (if applicable). Employment opportunities abound in aviation-related areas such as aviation, security, avionics, electronics, flight dispatch, ground support services, management, maintenance management, operations, professional piloting, safety, training, and weather.

For the most detailed, up-to-date academic information about the Aeronautics program, download a copy of the Embry-Riddle catalog at

http://www.aviationcollegeembryriddle.com/catalogs