Airport Management, MS

Degree Objectives

The Master of Science degree in Airport Management (MS) applies modern management concepts to the aviation environment. The program consists of 35 credits.

This degree will provide entry- or mid-level professionals with the skills and knowledge to advance in airports aviation businesses as well as business, management and research careers in general. The program aims to raise awareness of and enhance skills related to operations and business concepts in the aviation, airport and management environment. It will address the demand for professional managers, which is growing as a result of the need for effective use of scarce resources, heightened domestic and international competition, environmental issues and security concerns. This program will also provide the opportunity to learn and apply scientific methods to understanding and addressing aviation, airport and business - related topics.

Program Objectives

Graduates will be prepared for management careers in business, airport or aviation in mid- to management - level positions of administrative responsibility in public or private enterprises and for further study at the graduate level. The Airport Management MS program’s educational objectives are developed to attain student learning outcomes that address what students are expected to learn and achieve at the completion of their degree program; and prepare them for doctoral studies. Following the overall mission of Vaughn College, these program objectives are intended to produce versatile aviation management graduates who will be able to:

1. Secure, develop and advance a career as a manager in the airport, aviation and related management fields. Graduates will be successful in their pursuit of mid- to high-level positions in airport management and related aviation management fields including industry, academia and government.
2. Pursue academic and professional education as a process of life-long learning. Graduates will be able to enter into doctoral programs in this and related fields.
3. Conduct themselves as responsible members of society and in their professional organizations.

Student Learning Outcomes

Intended Student Learning Outcomes for Master of Science Airport Management are that graduates will be able to:

1. Demonstrate the ability to recognize problems and evaluate solutions for general business situations in an integrated manner.
2. Integrate theory and practice in the process of complex problem solving with applications to the aviation industry.
3. Analyze complex data with multiple implications for business decision-making.
4. Demonstrate highly developed written and oral communication skills needed by effective business professionals.
5. Contribute effectively to the achievement of organizational goals in a team environment.
6. Evaluate the ethical, legal, social, economic, and global environments of business.