What you will study
Your graduate coursework will begin with UCM鈥檚 MBA Business Knowledge Foundations
class to restore or strengthen skills you鈥檒l need to successfully oversee airport
operations. Then, you鈥檒l move to MBA courses in airport management, which are based
on AAAE standards. Two airport leadership courses prepare you to become an AAAE Certified
Member (C.M.), which demonstrates your understanding of the varied functions of airport
operations. If you鈥檝e already earned this certification, you鈥檒l get course credits
and can direct your focus to these topics, some of which prepare you for additional
AAAE certifications:
- Airport Planning and Design
- Airport Finance
- Aviation Safety Program Management
- Strategic Communications
You can apply what you learn in a capstone course, identifying a problem or challenge
at an airport or other organization and presenting your solution to leadership.
Excellence in Airport Management
- UCM was the first in the United States to offer an MBA in Airport Management and the first in the world to offer an AACSB-accredited
Airport Management master鈥檚 degree. Learn how our graduate program curriculum, which
aligns with that of the American Association of Airline Executives (AAAE), provides
a future-proof airport management education.
- The 欧美视频 continuously ranks among the best online MBA programs by national publications, such as Fortune, as well as one of Missouri鈥檚
top MBA programs. Get a high-quality, AACSB-accredited education with flexible options
for attendance that include online and in-person coursework.
- A Best Business School (U.S. News and World Report, 2022)
- A Best Part-Time MBA (U.S. News and World Report, 2022)
- #35: Best Online MBA Program (Fortune, 2023)
- A Best Part-Time MBA Program (Fortune, 2022-2023)
- #6: Best Online MBA Programs in the Midwest (Fortune, 2023)
- #16: Best Accelerated Online MBA programs (Fortune, 2023)
- A Most Affordable Online MBA Program (Fortune, 2022-2023)
- #19: Best MBA Program (Intelligent, 2022)
- A Most Focused College for Air Transportation in the Plains States Region (College Factual, 2022)
- Top 10.5%: Most Popular Colleges for Aviation/Airway Management & Operations (College Factual,
2022)
- Top 15%: Most Popular Colleges for Air Transportation (College Factual, 2022)
- A Best Online MBA Program (U.S. News and World Report, 2021)
- A Best Online MBA Program for Veterans (U.S. News and World Report, 2021)
- Top 15%: Best Value Colleges for Business, Management & Marketing (College Factual, 2021)
- Top 15%: Best Value Colleges for Business Administration and Management (College Factual,
2021)
Unique learning opportunities in airport management
As you pursue UCM鈥檚 AACSB-accredited MBA in Airport Management degree, you鈥檒l analyze
operations and strategize solutions for growth at every turn. These resources and
opportunities help UCM rank among the best MBA programs in the state, as well as the
best online MBA programs in the nation:
- Experiential classes: The experience you gain in UCM鈥檚 MBA courses will get you recognized by employers.
Examine issues, make decisions and present solutions to actual organizations while
building your resume and earning your MBA in Airport Management degree.
- Internships: If you have yet to work within an airport, an internship can give you a real-world
view of your future career. You may choose an internship instead of your capstone
course and gain hands-on experience to boost your resume.
- Certifications: UCM鈥檚 MBA courses in airport management will prepare you for additional AAAE certifications.
The Airport Certified Employee (ACE) certification in Safety Management Systems will
demonstrate your knowledge in improving airport safety based on FAA regulations. The
ACE certification in Airport Finance will show your understanding of the airport system
as it relates to financial regulations and practices for budgeting and beyond.
What can you do with an MBA in Airport Management from UCM?
An AACSB-accredited MBA in Airport Management from the 欧美视频
gives you an edge in the job market as you apply for airport positions such as:
- Airport director and manager
- Marketing manager
- Environmental planning manager
- Facilities development manager
- Finance manager
- Operations or maintenance manager
You may also choose to pursue a career in airport consulting or with government agencies
such as the Federal Aviation Administration.
Career opportunities with UCM鈥檚 MBA in Airport Management degree
UCM鈥檚 MBA program director, as well as Airport Management program faculty, offer their
expertise and time to advise MBA students regarding career paths and opportunities.
To get a look at the kind of opportunities that await you after completion of your
MBA in Airport Management degree, use the interactive tool below.
Financial assistance options for your MBA in Airport Management degree
An investment in a Master of Business Administration in Airport Management will expand
your career opportunities and your earning potential. As you explore the best online
MBA programs and courses for airport management, you may also be considering how to
finance your graduate degree. At the 欧美视频, we make available
resources for loans, grants and employment opportunities, as well as scholarships,
that can help fund your education.
Scholarships for UCM鈥檚 AACSB-accredited MBA
Graduate students pursuing a master鈥檚 degree within UCM鈥檚 Harmon College of Business
may qualify to apply for the following scholarships:
- Adrian and Margaret Harmon Business Graduate Scholarship
- Lucas Sterne & Albert G. Spaeth Graduate Business Scholarship
Search these and other scholarships available through UCM or alumni gifts using the
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A Commitment to Excellence
A recognized, AAAE-aligned master鈥檚 degree program
UCM鈥檚 commitment to excellence has earned us multiple rankings among the best online
MBA programs and best MBA programs in the state and nationwide. Our MBA courses in
Airport Management are based on American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE)
standards to deliver airport management education for today and tomorrow.
Meet Our Award-winning MBA Director
Dr. Dan Jensen, MBA, MSOD, Ed.D.
鈥淭he MBA is one of the most impactful advanced degrees, widely recognized by employers
around the globe. In UCM鈥檚 award-winning MBA program, you鈥檒l work closely with faculty
with top-level academic training and real-world experience and achieve the skills
and knowledge to lead others into the future. Be prepared to stand out and propel
forward in your career with this valuable degree.鈥�
An MBA Degree on Your Timeline
Flexible options for work-life balance
You can complete your MBA courses in Airport Management in as little as 12 months,
though many working professionals and international students may need two or more
years. Along the way, you鈥檒l have the full support of UCM鈥檚 MBA program faculty, who
will work with you one-on-one to ensure your success.
Expert Faculty
Airport and business professionals
Completing your MBA in Airport Management gives you access to experts in business
or aviation 鈥� sometimes both. UCM鈥檚 Airport Finance course, for example, is taught
by a pilot with an MBA in Finance for a highly specialized and relevant perspective
in airport management.
Meet Our Aviation Faculty
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Admission Requirements
Applicants for the MBA program must have a completed undergraduate degree (in any
discipline) from an accredited institution and have earned a minim undergraduate GPA
of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale). The GMAT and GRE are no longer an admissions requirement.
However, students must be prepared for the rigor of quantitative analysis (including
business math and statistics, accounting, finance, and economics) in order to be successful
in the program.
Accreditation
The 欧美视频's Master of Business Administration program is
accredited by AACSB International. UCM is one of only six universities in the state
of Missouri to have both business and accounting accreditations through AACSB. When
you're evaluating your MBA options, an AACSB accreditation means that the university
has met the highest standards in business education.
