Aviation Safety Management, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

About the Program

For graduate students interested in earning a safety certificate in addition to the Master of Science degree in Aviation and Aerospace Management (MSAAM), Purdue offers either a residential or fully online Aviation Safety Management Graduate Certificate. This four-course certificate provides a strong foundation in principles of aviation and aerospace management, and credits may be transferred to the master’s program.

The Aviation Safety Management certificate will help students gain knowledge to develop, lead, and execute effective aviation safety programs. Taught by professors with distinguished educational backgrounds and work experience in civilian aviation, military aviation and governmental roles, the certificate’s industry-specific courses will prepare students for numerous aviation roles. 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 opportunities in the aviation industry for individuals who possess aviation and aerospace management skills such as managing risks, safety systems development, and related interdisciplinary skills.

Program Website (Residential version)

Program Website (Online version)

Program Requirements

12 Credits Required

Program Learning Outcomes

Students will:

• Explore the nature of human error and error chains.
• Analyze methods for assessing risk and predicting error generation potentials.
• Examine strategies to develop protocols for safety management programs.

GPA Requirements

A student must receive a B or better in each of the four courses to earn the certificate. Courses are not allowed for the certificate where the grade received is B- or lower.

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