| Graduates of the first two years
of the Aviation Management program receive an Associate
in Applied Science degree and are qualified to assist
in the operation of airlines, airports, and airport service
industries.Ê Most of the students who graduate from the
two-year Aviation Management degree program go on to pursue
the Bachelor of Science degree.
Students pursuing a Bachelor of Science
degree will receive additional specialized instruction
in aviation and other areas like accounting, supervision,
and economics. Those students will also complete a three-course
sequence ending with a capstone course in either airline
management, airport management, or air traffic control.
Additionally, as part of their degree requirements, all
aviation administration students take five selective courses
from a variety of course offerings in one of the following
option areas: airline management, airport management,
or air traffic control.
Special programs are available
to students in several areas. First, Purdue is one of
just thirteen universities in the country to offer coursework
leading to potential hiring by the FAA as an air traffic
controller. Second, students may pursue courses leading
to eligibility to take the Certified Member Examination
of the American Association of Airport Executives. Third,
students may pursue courses leading to eligibility to
take the FAA written examination toward certification
as an Airline Dispatcher |
