Aviation Science and Administration
The Aviation Science and Administration program will increase your awareness of options and opportunities in the airline industry while helping you prepare for a variety of positions and careers, including:
- Airline Administration and Management
- General Aviation Administration and Management
- Airport Management and Operations
- Technical Support within the Aviation Industry
- Technical Sales or Service
Apart from the general education that you will gain, the program concentrates on aviation related management subjects as well as business related groundwork including economics, finance, accountancy, and business enterprise. There are also several electives available to allow you to concentrate on specific areas of management such as organizational behavior, entrepreneurship, airline strategy, or multinational management. Future plans include the addition of state-of-the-art simulations of airport and airline management, planning and preparation for which will begin in Spring 2008.
Aviation Science and Administration program graduates are regularly hired to work for major airlines, airports and support industries such as United Airlines, O'Hare Airport in Chicago, Detroit Metro Airport and B.F. Goodrich Aerospace. You too can be a vital part of this exciting industry with the WMU College of Aviation advantage!
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