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2015-2016 University Catalog 
    
2015-2016 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Airport Management and Operations, BS


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About the Program

Managing an airport takes more than loading passengers and maintaining runways. It includes security, customer service, knowledge of federal regulations, baggage handling, staffing and more.

When you major in airport management and operations at Purdue University you will gain the expertise necessary to navigate the many aspects of operating an airport. You will gain a broad exposure to aviation management with a strong focus on airport operations. Your courses will provide insights into how the world’s airports make daily business decisions.

Special Features

  • Take advantage of firsthand knowledge from professors who have worked in the industry
  • Explore other aspects of the aviation industry as your learn alongside students with majors in other aviation disciplines
  • Engage with industry on a regular basis and be considered for their internships and other placement opportunities
  • Utilize the Polytechnic learning environment to become a career-ready graduate
Summary of Program Requirements

The Summary of Program Requirements for Airport Management and Operations  is a comprehensive list of those categories which a student must fulfill in order to earn their degree. Unlike the full Detailed Program Requirements listed below, complete lists of selectives for any given category are not shown. These summaries are intended to be printer-friendly and less expansive in detail.

Detailed Program Requirements

Please see below for detailed program requirements and possible selective fulfillments.

APMO
120 credits for graduation

Departmental/Program Major Courses (111 credits)


Other Departmental/Program Course Requirements (52 credits)


Electives (9 credits)


University Core Requirements


Program Requirements


14 Credits


16 Credits


15 Credits


Spring 2nd Year


15 Credits


Fall 3rd Year


15 Credits


Spring 3rd Year


15 Credits


Fall 4th Year


15 Credits


Spring 4th Year


15 Credits


Notes


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.

120 semester credits required for Bachelor of Science degree.

2.0 Graduation GPA required for Bachelor of Science degree.

Degree Requirements


The student is ultimately responsible for knowing and completing all degree requirements.

myPurdue Plan is knowledge source for specific requirements and completion

Foreign Language Courses


Foreign Language proficiency requirements vary by program.  For acceptable languages and proficiency levels, see your advisor:

American Sign Language, Arabic, Chinese, French, German, (ancient) Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish

Critical Course


The ♦ course is considered critical. A Critical Course is one that a student must be able to pass to persist and succeed in a particular major.

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