Bachelor's Degrees offered at the Daytona Beach Campus

Associate of Science in Aviation Maintenance Science

At the heart of every flight of every commercial, private, or military aircraft is the work of the professional aviation maintenance expert. Without the devotion of these very special people, the air travel system would cease to function. The demand for degreed aircraft maintenance specialists in the aviation/aerospace world has never been greater than it is today.

Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Science

The Aeronautical Science degree program blends flight training with rigorous academic study in a unique manner that provides a strong foundation for a career as a leader in the aviation industry, including airlines, corporate and commercial aviation, or the military. This approach to aviation education gives the student added value over traditional flight training programs by focusing on the skills and knowledge required by today’s industry.

Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics

The Aeronautics degree is designed specifically for students who work, have worked, or desire to work in aviation-related careers. For students with existing aviation-related knowledge and skills, this degree acknowledges a student’s valuable acquired experience through the award of advanced standing prior-learning credit. The curriculum then builds on those skills and knowledge.

Bachelor of Science in Aerospace and Occupational Safety

The Applied Aviation Sciences Department offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Safety Science that is based on the needs of the marketplace. It combines a solid core designed to meet the Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI) standards and the University’s General Education requirements. With a complete offering of Safety Science courses through two areas of concentration (AOCs), students can prepare to work in the aerospace industry as well as in non-aerospace industries.

Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering

The Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is the premier undergraduate aerospace program in the nation. The graduates of this selective program are sought after by the aerospace and aviation industry-an industry that contributes $1.5 trillion annually to the US economy. During their freshman year, students must demonstrate exceptional performance by achieving a high GPA in certain foundational course to remain in the discipline . The department offers a wide array of courses in aeronautics, airplane and space vehicle design, structures, and propulsion. Students can select an option to focus in aeronautics, astronautics, or aerospace propulsion.

Bachelor of Science in Air Traffic Management

The Applied Aviation Sciences Department offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Air Traffic Management (ATM). This degree is designed for students whose goal is to become air traffic controllers or seek employment in a related industry. The academic courses are designed to provide exposure to procedures and operations consistent with those found in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) air traffic control facilities.

Bachelor of Science in Applied Meteorology

The Applied Aviation Sciences Department offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Meteorology. This program offers students with a passion for weather the opportunity to study, observe, and explore atmospheric phenomena ranging from global climate to tornadoes in our new state-of-the-art Weather Center and computer-equipped classrooms.

Bachelor of Science in Aviation Business Administration

Designed for students interested in obtaining a strong aviation business foundation. The degree has one major in Air Transportation.

Bachelor of Science in Aviation Maintenance Science

At the heart of every flight of every commercial, private, or military aircraft is the work of the professional aviation maintenance expert. Without the devotion of these very special people, the air travel system would cease to function. The demand for degreed aircraft maintenance specialists in the aviation/aerospace world has never been greater than it is today.

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

The general education block of courses within the Business Administration program is designed to give graduates a well-rounded background essential to their success in the business world. You may major in Management or Air Transportation.

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

The Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering program at Embry-Riddle is uniquely positioned to develop civil engineers with the tools to make an impact in tomorrow’s world. Students have the ability to develop a personal program of study, including timely topics such as: energy conservation and green engineering, advanced materials application in civil engineering, extra terrestrial habitation design, hurricane and wind engineering, and airport design and aviation network development.

Bachelor of Science in Commercial Space Operations

Commercial Space Operations is one of the newest and most innovative in the non-engineering fields of the aerospace industry. The program will provide commercial space industry companies and regulators with skilled graduates in areas specific to commercial and private space flight operations.

Bachelor of Science in Communication

This program sends graduates into the workplace with a winning combination of experience, polished communication skills coveted in nearly every industry and expertise in areas such as aviation, technology or homeland security. This program requires an internship.

Bachelor of Science in Computational Mathematics

This applied mathematics program is designed to prepare graduates to work in aerospace and related industries. Additionally, the program prepares students for graduate studies in fields ranging from advanced mathematics to physical sciences, engineering and computer science.

Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering

In some computer engineering programs, the student designs only a semblance of a real-world device or does so only “on paper” or, perhaps, in a senior-design class, but in our Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering, design and build are hands-on from day one. Working both individually and in teams, students have the opportunity not only to learn about embedded computer systems, but also to develop those systems and learn from that process throughout the curriculum.

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science provides a blend of theory and applications that prepares students for a variety of computer science and software engineering positions in industry or government, while laying the foundation for graduate study in computer science or software engineering. The program allows students to apply knowledge and skills in computer science and software engineering acquired in the program to a number of Areas of Concentration, including Applied Mathematics, Business Administration, Homeland Security, and Human Factors.

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Electrical Engineering lies at the foundation of modern technology, with electronic devices enabling everything from digital computers to satellite navigation. The Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering degree prepares students to hit the ground running when they start their professional lives. Whether a program graduate begins a career in the avionics (aerospace electronics) area, in aerospace systems, or in some other aspect of electrical engineering, they start with knowledge of industry practices that give them a leg up relative to their peers at other schools.

Bachelor of Science in Engineering Physics

This program emphasizes space systems engineering and space science. These two fields of cutting edge research are the focus in junior- and senior-level courses and the capstone space systems design project.

Bachelor of Science in Homeland Security

The Applied Aviation Sciences Department offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Homeland Security that is based on the needs of the U.S. government and its citizens as well as the needs of the private sector. The Homeland Security degree combines the University’s General Education requirements with a solid core of homeland security courses as well as specialty coursework in emergency management, terrorism studies, or cyber security.

Bachelor of Science in Human Factors and Psychology

An interest in psychology, human performance and system design is a good match for this program. Students will learn about the challenges involved in optimizing the performance and safety of both humans and the machines they use.

Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies

This program offers students an opportunity to design a program of study that serves their needs. Born in response to appeals from corporate leaders, this unique, flexible degree nurtures worldly thinkers who understand the intersections between technology and humans.

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical engineering is the broadest of the engineering professions. Because of this breadth, mechanical engineers work in almost every technical area and are employed in a wide variety of industries and organizations. Mechanical engineering is also among the most enduring professional careers, offering stable job opportunities during difficult economic periods. The Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering program at Embry-Riddle provides a strong foundation in all of the fundamental areas of Mechanical Engineering. In addition, the program has focused tracks of study in areas of rapid employment growth, including high-performance vehicles, robotics, and clean energy systems.

Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering

The Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering degree prepares students for an entry-level software engineering position in a variety of industries ranging from aerospace to video game development. Because of the inclusion of real-world hands-on projects, such as flight control of an autonomous aircraft, or power control in a hybrid automobile, the program gives students a chance to develop the knowledge, skills, and ways of thinking required to design and implement large software systems.

Bachelor of Science in Space Physics

This program emphasizes the physics of the solar-terrestrial and distant space environments. Junior-and-senior-level courses focused on space science and applied physics include Electricity and Magnetism, Quantum Physics, Space Physics, Astrophysics and Statistical Mechanics.

Bachelor of Science in Unmanned Aircraft Systems Science

The Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Science degree will provide the necessary expertise for graduates to seek employment as pilots/operators, observers, sensor operators, and operations administrators of unmanned aircraft systems.