Aviation Technology, MSAAM

About the Program

Economic forecasts suggest that a steady increase in traveling passenger and air cargo requirements will fuel a dramatic expansion of the aviation industry, and require a complete restructure of the existing air transportation system architecture. This industry growth is generating a wide range of leadership opportunities in the aviation industry for individuals who possess aviation and aerospace management skills such as operational analysis, safety systems development, project management, systems integration, environmental sustainability, and related interdisciplinary skills. Each MS degree is specific to the needs of the student based on his/her background, experience, and degree objectives. Students with a master’s degree can continue on to pursue a Ph.D. in Technology with a focus in aviation and aerospace management as well.

Master’s students can pursue a thesis or non-thesis option. See below for each set of requirements.

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Program Requirements - Thesis & Non-thesis

30 Credits Required

Concentrations

Departmental concentrations:

• Computational Data Science Concentration (GR) 
• Sustainable Aviation Operations

Interdisciplinary concentrations:

• Computational Science and Engineering Concentration (GR)  

GPA Requirements

Students cannot take undergraduate courses (300/400-level) in their primary area without permission from their major advisor. These may only be used with such permission and only when followed by appropriate 500/600-level courses. Such permissions should be indicated in a Special Note on the Plan of Study. No more than 6 credits of 300/400-level level courses may be approved and a grade of “B” or better is required. On combined degree programs, only 500/600-level courses are allowed.

Maximum of 12 total credits earned as undergraduate credit excess, post-baccalaureate, and combined degree graduate courses taken as an undergraduate.

Maximum of 6 semester hours of independent study (AT 590/690).

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