Aviation Management

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.

Aviation plus business curriculum designed for leadership in airline, airport, charter and logistics environments.

Faculty with real aviation experience who invest in developing you as a skilled and ethical leader.

Exposure to industry partners and a clear pathway toward high-demand aviation management roles.

Aviation Management Core – 51 Units

15 Week Semesters

Rocklin Campus

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:

Are interested in aviation or aerospace

Want a leadership or administrative role, rather than a piloting track

Enjoy complex systems, logistics, safety and operational problem solving

Value mentorship and a close-knit academic community

What You Will Learn

Aviation leadership and management

Airline operations

Airport administration

Aviation safety and security

Aviation law

Business systems, logistics and organizational planning

Distinctives

Christ-centered leadership development

Business plus aviation integration

Industry exposure and professional insights

Close-knit community and faculty mentorship

Clear, versatile career pathways

Skills and Competencies

Leadership and team management

Communication and decision-making

Systems thinking and operational analysis

Understanding of safety, regulations and compliance

Planning, logistics and organizational coordination

B.S. Major Courses

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

Assistant Professor & Chief Instructor, Aviation – School of Natural & Applied Sciences

Associate Professor, School of Natural and Applied Sciences

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