
Aviation Management
Bachelor of Science
Called to Lead in Aviation Management
Launch a versatile career in one of the world’s most complex and fast-moving industries. The Bachelor of Science in Aviation Management prepares you to lead teams, manage airport and airline operations, understand safety and regulatory systems, and grow as a professional grounded in purpose and integrity.
About the Bachelor of Science in Aviation Management
The Bachelor of Science in Aviation Management is designed for students who want to lead, manage and solve problems within the aviation industry. This degree serves both traditional undergraduates preparing for their first career and working adults seeking to advance or transition into administrative or operational aviation roles.
Students learn the foundations of aviation leadership and management, airline and airport operations, aviation safety and security, aviation law and the business systems that keep global travel running with efficiency. The program’s mission is to develop aviation professionals who lead with character, manage resources wisely and bring clarity to complex environments.
Christian worldview appears in themes of stewardship, decision-making, service and ethical leadership. Students are encouraged to see aviation work as both a professional calling and an opportunity to contribute to an essential global industry.
While the program is primarily academic, students have the option of earning their private pilots and beyond if desired. Students gain exposure to industry partners and receive insight into real-world operations to prepare them for a dynamic career. Faculty bring years of professional aviation experience, offering students a clear understanding of industry expectations and emerging needs.
This program is especially suited for individuals who:
Bachelor of Science Program – Aviation Management Core Courses (51 units):
- Intro to Business (BUS100) (3units)
- Aviation Safety (AVIA101) (3 units)
- Management and Organizational Behavior (BUS140) (3 units)
- Intro to Aviation (AVIA200) (3 units)
- Management Information Systems (BUS210) (3 units)
- Aviation Human Factors (AVIA300) (3 units)
- Aviation Leadership and Management (AVIA302) (3 units)
- Business Ethics (BUS305) (3 units)
- Marketing (BUS320) (3 units)
- Aviation Law (PPOL360) (3 units)
- Project Management (BUS351) (3 units)
- International Business (BUS372) (3 units)
- Aviation Security (AVIA423) (3 units)
- Airline Operations (AVIA421) (3 units)
- Airport Operations (AVIA422) (3 units)
- Strategic Management (BUS498) (3 units)
- Aviation Capstone (AVIA498) (3 units)
To view all courses and course descriptions, please see our current Academic Catalog.
Brandon brings years of aviation experience and a commitment to developing professionals who lead with integrity and clarity. His industry background shapes the program’s practical emphasis on leadership, operations and safety.
Faculty
Jessup’s dedicated community of faculty, both full-time and adjunct, are here to walk alongside you, equipping you with the knowledge and values you’ll need to establish a meaningful career, grow spiritually, and succeed in all areas of your life. Learn more about our full-time faculty.
Brandon Kane, CFI, MA
Assistant Professor & Chief Instructor, Aviation – School of Natural & Applied Sciences
Loo Y. Ng, Lt Col, USAF (Ret.)
Associate Professor, School of Natural and Applied Sciences
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