Few professions could offer more challenging — and more rewarding — tasks than devising a plan to market a $200 million aircraft or creating a strategic plan for a regional airport.

Business at Altitude!

Students in the David B. O'Maley College of Business are prepared for careers working for the aerospace, aviation and space industries — from network planning to revenue management to project management, opportunities abound! 94% of graduates are employed or pursuing advanced degrees within one year of graduation!

Graduates from our master's programs expand their career opportunities with specialized training that makes them especially attractive candidates for leadership positions within consulting firms, financial institutions and large defense contractors.

Students in the college gain valuable experience working with industry-specific software, real-world consulting projects, internships and numerous sponsored clubs and activities.

The David B. O’Maley College of Business faculty includes some of the most innovative minds in the field, including authors of best-selling textbooks, industry reports, and top-tier research articles. But most importantly, the faculty is dedicated to providing a transformative education that ensures student success!

Vision

The David B. O'Maley College of Business will be recognized as the premier global source for creating new knowledge and business leaders in aviation and aerospace.

Mission

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is the world leader in aviation and aerospace higher education. The O’Maley College of Business supports this proud tradition by providing a distinctive and transformative business education. We nurture strong relationships with alumni, the government, and the aviation and aerospace industries to ensure that our educational programs are relevant and future-focused, our research is impactful, and our outreach positively transforms those we serve. We exist to educate, innovate and launch the next generation of exceptional professionals with the skill, expertise and vision to lead tomorrow’s Business of Flight.®

Core Values

Our shared values are foundational to achieving our mission and vision:

• Excellence in Academics: Continuous improvement in teaching and scholarship to add value to aviation, aerospace and space industries.
• Respect & Relationships: Fostering collaboration, diversity and knowledge-sharing.
• Aviation & Aerospace Passion: A commitment to all things related to the Business of Flight®.
• United for Our Students: Student success defines our own success.

We aim to exemplify these values in our teaching, research, service and culture. Our initials, ERAU, remember these values.