Airline Management, BS

The airline management program is targeted toward meeting a need in the airline and related industries for qualified managers who have specialized training in this profession. Graduates of this program will be able to secure entry- to mid-level management positions in airlines, their related businesses and agencies as well as in general management organizations. The program includes a substantial component of liberal arts and basic science courses. Courses in the major address issues in general, aviation and airline management. Students may complete a variety of elective courses related to airline aviation management as well as in some technical areas, such as international finance, cargo, supply chain and logistics management, drone laws or entrepreneurship.

Students may also complete the Safety Management Systems Certificate , Supply Chain Management (SCM) Certificate  , or other certificate programs as described in the “Certificates” section. Students may complete the Air Traffic - Collegiate Training Initiative   as described in the AT-CTI section.

Language Requirement

To ensure that our graduates are well prepared to work in a global environment, a foreign-language requirement has been included in our management curriculum. The language requirement can be satisfied by enrollment in two terms of either French or Spanish. These courses are designed for nonnative speakers; therefore, no bypass examinations will be allowed. However, Vaughn College recognizes that many of our students come to Vaughn already documented as speaking two or more languages. To address this, Vaughn has instituted a policy that is academically sound and provides flexibility. Students who have studied a foreign language at another college (with a 2.0 or higher) or have taken a foreign- language AP exam (with a 3.0 or higher) will be given transfer credit. On the other hand, those who have become multilingual through other means should substitute six liberal arts credits in place of the language requirement.

Program Objectives

Graduates will:

Be prepared for careers in airlines and related businesses for entry- to mid-level positions of administrative responsibility in public or private enterprises and for further study at the graduate level.

Student Learning Outcomes

The airline management program learning outcomes are as follows. Graduates will be able to:

Apply major concepts within the traditional areas of business and management.

Apply professional, legal ethical, economic and global issues.

Demonstrate an ability to obtain and process information in order to make decisions and solve problems as used in the airline industry.

Deliver effective, ethical and professional oral and written communication.

Apply decision-support tools as well as quantitative concepts and skills to address managerial issues and decision making. (Peregrine) Broad-Based Student Learning Goals Associated with this Outcome: 1, 2 Key Learning Outcomes for Bachelor’s-Level Business Programs to which this Outcome is Linked: 5, 1, 6. Contribute to the development of a high performing team and collaborative environment.

1. Apply quantitative and qualitative concepts and skills to address managerial issues.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of basic principles of different functional areas of management.
3. Demonstrate an appropriate mastery of current knowledge, issues and tools used in the airline industry.
4. Function individually and on multidisciplinary teams.
5. Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
6. Understand professional, ethical and social responsibilities.
7. Recognize the need for and possesses the ability to pursue lifelong learning.
8. Have a respect for diversity and knowledge of contemporary professional, societal and global issues.
9. Demonstrate a commitment to quality, timeliness and continuous improvement.