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The Associate in Applied Science in Aviation Management program at Harper College provides you with the training and background knowledge you need to step into leadership roles in the aviation industry. Through this program, you'll develop the communication, math, planning, logistical skills needed to succeed in management roles, while learning about aviation-specific topics, such as security, air traffic control, industry regulations, and more. Coursework can be completed in five semesters for full-time students.
An Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Aviation Management opens the door to a wide range of career opportunities within the aviation industry, in areas like airport management, airline operations, and aviation safety. Aviation managers may oversee day-to-day airport operations, manage airline logistics, ensuring regulatory compliance, or even working in customer service and ground support management. Job titles include:
The degree also provides a solid foundation for continuing your education and advancing to higher-level positions in aviation administration, air traffic control, or airport planning and development.
As part of the Aviation Management program at Harper, employers are provided with the opportunity to visit classes within the program to provide an overview of their organization and hiring needs. Employers are also able to have one-on-one meetings with students who they believe are the best fit for internships, full-time or other positions within their companies.
This 60 credit-hour program is designed to provide students with a sound understanding of the managerial requirements, qualifications, and procedures of the various available roles in aviation and will prepare students for management positions within the aviation industry. This program will provide support in the development and growth of students who are currently in and/or seeking to enter the aviation industry. Students will work with people, processes and information required to develop a broad set of skills to build a successful career in aviation management.
Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
AVM100 |
3 |
|
AVM107 |
3 |
|
AVM112 |
3 |
|
ENG101 |
3 |
|
MTH097 |
Basic Technical Mathematics [see footnote 1] |
3 |
Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
AVM211 |
3 |
|
AVM214 |
3 |
|
AVM222 |
3 |
|
GEG150 |
3 |
|
SCM101 |
3 |
Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
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AVM221 |
3 |
|
AVM226 |
3 |
|
SCM123 |
3 |
|
SOC101 |
Introduction to Sociology [See footnote 2] |
|
AAS |
AAS General Education Elective [See footnote 3] |
2 |
Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
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AVM203 |
3 |
|
AVM232 |
3 |
|
AVM234 |
3 |
|
AVM239 |
3 |
|
MGT205 |
3 |
Total Credits: 60
1) Students must take MTH 097 or MTH 101 or higher.
2) This course meets the World Cultures and Diversity graduation requirement.
3) One 3 credit-hour AAS General Education elective is required. See full list of AAS General Education Electives.
To learn more about aviation management courses at Harper College, contact Admissions Outreach at 847.925.6700 or fill out our request information form or apply now.
Interested in Aviation Ground School? Courses are offered periodically through Harper College Community Education. Learn more.