Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Overview

Embry-Riddle's Business Administration Degree Program Combines Strong Business Foundation with In-Depth Study of Aviation Specifics

Specialized Management Skills for Aviation

Effective management is essential for corporations to navigate successfully in today's global economy. You can learn these management skills from Embry-Riddle's world-renowned faculty. Our accredited program is geared toward meeting the challenges faced by the constantly evolving aviation and aerospace industry. As an Embry-Riddle business graduate, you will be a valuable asset in any career you choose, working for companies in any industry.

Choose Major: Management, Marketing, or Accounting

In this degree program, you will acquire a strong foundation of business and management principles, finance and accounting, information systems, communication skills, and teamwork. You will select a major in Management, Marketing, or Accounting. Students should declare their major at the start of their sophomore year.

You may also take advantage of invaluable on-the-job co-op internships with major employers as part of your chosen specialty.

Advantages

The Business Administration Program Encourages Cooperative Education Experiences

Embry-Riddle's Business Administration program at the Daytona Beach Campus is accredited by:

• The Aviation Accreditation Board International
• The Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs

The College of Business works with the National Business Aviation Association, in cooperation with the University Aviation Association, to establish minimum management certification requirements. Our degree programs meet the needs of the continually changing environment of education, business, and aviation.

Cooperative education experiences are encouraged, with faculty assigned to assist students in securing co-op/internships. In addition, elective courses allow students to broaden their general education or pursue specific interests in aviation/aerospace-related topics. Active guidance on the needs of aviation management is provided by the Business Advisory Committee. Department-sponsored tutoring and labs are also provided.

Students should be aware that several courses in each academic year may require prerequisite subject knowledge and/or class standing. Check the course descriptions in the current catalog before registering for classes to ensure appropriate placement.

Our Business Administration Program Gives You a Strong Business Foundation with Aviation and Operations Knowledge

Business Administration Catalog

Requirements

Embry-Riddle courses in the general education categories of Communication Theory and Skills, Mathematics, Computer Science, Physical and Life Sciences, Humanities, and Social Sciences may be chosen from those listed below, assuming prerequisite requirements are met and with the permission of the advisor. Courses from other institutions are acceptable if they fall into these broad categories and are at the level specified above in the Aviation Business Administration vertical outline. Other courses may also be used with the permission of a department chair.

Students must complete a combination of six hours from the courses listed below.

Suggested Program of Study

Careers

Manage Your Future

Recent Embry-Riddle business administration graduates are employed in leading airlines, aviation/aerospace and commercial firms, consultancies, and regulatory bodies, including ARC Engineering, Cendant, United Continental, Daimler/Chrysler, Delta, Federal Aviation Administration, Federal Express, Lockheed Martin, Lufthansa, UAL,UPS, United Space Alliance, US Airways, and U.S. Armed Forces.

The Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Career Services Office offers a resume referral system known as the EagleHire Network.

Business + Aviation Expertise = An Attractive Resume

As the world's air transportation network becomes ever more sophisticated and complex, the demand for professionals with the skills and knowledge required to maximize the efficiency of both people and the aviation system continues to grow.

Employers of Embry-Riddle's business administration graduates can be confident that they are hiring people who possess knowledge of the unique characteristics of the aviation and aerospace industries and the management principles underlying all business.

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