2026-2027 University Catalog
Aviation Management: Aerospace Financial Analysis Concentration, BS
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About the Program
The Bachelor of Science in Aviation Management prepares students to lead and manage within the aviation industry by combining aviation knowledge with a solid foundation in business and analytics. Students begin with core aviation coursework in aircraft systems, propulsion, and operations to understand how the industry functions at a technical level. That foundation supports later coursework in accounting, economics, statistics, and finance, where students learn to evaluate performance, analyze costs, interpret data, and make informed management decisions. Upper-division courses focus on aviation operations, project management, law, finance, and safety. Students study regulatory compliance, operational planning, infrastructure management, and risk within airline and airport environments. A senior capstone integrates these areas into applied, real-world decision-making. Throughout the program, emphasis is placed on analytical thinking, professional communication, ethical responsibility, and safety as obligations of leadership. Graduates are prepared for entry-level management and analyst positions across airlines, airports, aerospace organizations, consulting firms, and government agencies, with the foundation to advance into leadership roles over time. The Aviation Management program is accredited by the Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI).
A Purdue aviation management degree with an aerospace financial analysis focus is designed to provide students with practical financial skills tailored to the aviation industry. Through rigorous courses in aviation business finance, students learn how airports, airlines, and other aviation companies make financial decisions. This focus covers key topics including revenue sources, cost structures, capital investment, pricing strategies, financial instruments, and financial performance. Students also learn to read and interpret financial documents and conduct risk analyses of fuel prices, demand fluctuations, and economic cycles. In addition, the program integrates data analytics, enabling students to analyze financial data, identify trends, and support strategic decision-making using real-world aviation data. Overall, this concentration prepares students to evaluate financial performance and manage financial risk in the aviation sector.
The Aviation Management major is part of the Aviation Management program. The Aviation Management program is accredited by the Aviation Accreditation Board International, www.aabi.aero.
Aviation Management Website Aviation and Transportation Technology Department Major Change (CODO) Requirements Degree Requirements
120 Credits RequiredDepartmental/Program Major Courses (59 credits)
Required Major Courses (47 credits)
Aerospace Financial Analysis Concentration Courses (12 credits)
Required Courses (6 credits)
Concentration Selective Courses (6 credits)
- AT 30000:59999
- ACCT 30000:59999
- ECON 30000:59999
- FIN 30000:59999
- MKTG 30000:59999
- OBHR 30000:59999
Other Departmental /Program Course Requirements (45-57 credits)
Grade Requirements
- Students must earn a “C” or better in all AT courses.
- Purdue policy states that a student may attempt a course no more than three times. An attempt is defined as all courses displayed on a student transcript having grades of (including, but not limited to) A, B, C, D, E, F, W, WF, I and IF.
GPA Requirements
2.0 Graduation GPA required for Bachelor of Science degree. Course Requirements and Notes
- A course can only satisfy one departmental/program major degree requirement within a unique plan of study.
- A course may be used to satisfy two separate departmental/program major degree requirements
- Thematic Area Selective Requirement
- Option I: Any University - approved minor.
- Option II:12 consecutive credit hours in a foreign language.
- Option III: 6 credit hours of 20000 or higher-level courses AND 6 credit hours of 30000 or higher-level courses from any of the following departments: ACCT, AT, AFT, COM, DSB, EAPS, ECON, ENGL, ENTR, HTM, OBHR, OLS, POL, or TLI.
- Option IV: 9 credit hours of 50000 level courses AND 3 credit hours of 30000 or higher-level courses.
Non-course / Non-credit Requirements
Pass/No Pass Policy
A student may elect the Pass/Not-Pass (P/NP) grading option for courses without an AT prefix. A student may not elect this option for more than 20 percent of the total credit hours required for graduation. AT prefix courses may be taken for P/NP only under extenuating circumstances and in close coordination with advisors and faculty. Some AT prefix courses have been established as P/NP for all students and are therefore required to be taken in that manner. For further information regarding P/NP, students should refer to the Purdue Regulations, Grades and Grade Reports, Pass/Not-Pass Option & Scholastic Indexes. Transfer Credit Policy
- SATT adheres to the admissions office Transfer Credit Course Equivalency Guide.
- Students may submit requests (with accompanied Syllabi) for Non-Purdue course evaluations for AT courses that are not reflective in the Transfer Credit Course Equivalency Guide.
University Requirements
University Core Requirements
For a complete listing of University Core Course Selectives, visit the University Senate Website. - AI Working Competency (UCC: AI)
- Human Cultures: Behavioral/Social Science (UCC: BSS)
- Human Cultures: Humanities (UCC: HUM)
- Information Literacy (UCC: IL)
- Oral Communication (UCC: OC)
- Quantitative Reasoning (UCC: QR)
- Science #1 (UCC: SCI)
- Science #2 (UCC: SCI)
- Science, Technology, and Society (UCC: STS)
- Written Communication (UCC: WC)
Civics Literacy Proficiency Requirement
To obtain the Civics Literacy credential, all Baccalaureate degree seeking students will complete the Civics Literacy Podcast pathway - Complete 12 podcasts created by the Purdue Center for C-SPAN Scholarship & Engagement that use C-SPAN material and pass the required quizzes per episode. After the pathway has been successfully completed, students will take the Civics Literacy knowledge test. Civics Literacy does not impact a student’s GPA or bear any financial costs. More details about each pathway and how to complete the requirement can be found on the Civics Literacy Student Dashboard in myPurdue. Upper Level Requirement
- Resident study at Purdue University for at least two semesters and the enrollment in and completion of at least 32 semester hours of coursework required and approved for the completion of the degree. These courses are expected to be at least junior-level (30000+) courses.
- Students should be able to fulfill most, if not all, of these credits within their major requirements; there should be a clear pathway for students to complete any credits not completed within their major.
Sample 4-Year Plan
The following sample plan of study is a suggested arrangement of courses. Consultation with an advisor may result in an altered plan customized for an individual student.
Spring 4th Year
- AT 49800 - Aviation Technology Capstone Credit Hours: 3.00
- Thematic Area Selective - Credit Hours: 3.00
- Elective - Credit Hours: 4.00
- Concentration Selective Course - Credit Hours: 3.00
- Elective - Credit Hours: 3.00
Pre-Requisite Information
For pre-requisite information, log in to mypurdue.purdue.edu and click here. World Language Courses
World Language proficiency requirements vary by program. The following list is inclusive of all world languages PWL offers for credit; for acceptable languages and proficiency levels, see your advisor. (ASL-American Sign Language; ARAB-Arabic; CHNS-Chinese; FR-French; GER-German; GREK-Greek(Ancient); HEBR-Hebrew(Biblical); HEBR-Hebrew(Modern); ITAL-Italian; JPNS-Japanese; KOR-Korean; LATN-Latin; PTGS-Portuguese; RUSS-Russian; SPAN-Spanish) Critical Course
The ♦ course is considered critical. In alignment with the Degree Map Guidance for Indiana’s Public Colleges and Universities, published by the Commission for Higher Education (pursuant to HEA 1348-2013), a Critical Course is identified as “one that a student must be able to pass to persist and succeed in a particular major. Students who want to be nurses, for example, should know that they are expected to be proficient in courses like biology in order to be successful. These would be identified by the institutions for each degree program.” Disclaimer
The student is ultimately responsible for knowing and completing all degree requirements. Consultation with an advisor may result in an altered plan customized for an individual student. The myPurduePlan powered by DegreeWorks is the knowledge source for specific requirements and completion. Comparative information about Purdue University and other U.S. educational institutions is also available through the College Navigator tool, provided by the National Center for Education Statistics, and through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. |
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