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Aviation and Transportation, M.S.
Aviation and Transportation, M.S.

Aviation and Transportation, M.S.

  • ID:LU10002
  • Level:Master's Degree
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60
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100
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20
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1

Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

  1. Transcript Equivalency evaluation – if your bachelor degree is from outside the USA

  2. Statement of Purpose essay

  3. Two Letters of Recommendation

  4. Resume or C.V.

  5. Copy of passport

English Requirements

Most international students will be required to submit one of the following exam scores:

TOEFL IBT: Minimum 79

IELTS: Minimum 6.0

PTE-A: Minimum 52

English education

If your previous school was taught in English, then you may be exempt from the language requirement.  Please check your eligibility for an English waiver; if your country is listed, then you do not need to submit language exams.  If your country is not listed, but your school was taught in English, you can fulfill the English Proficiency requirement with a combination of the following:

  • IGCSE Exam - A Level, with an ACT or SAT exam score

  • International Baccalaureate scores, with an ACT or SAT exam score

Other Requirements

All candidates for admission must possess a bachelor’s degree in aviation from a regionally accredited institution of higher education or in a major in a related field. Individuals who have completed a bachelor’s degree in an unrelated area but have work experience in aviation and/or transportation industries may also apply. The applicant’s overall undergraduate GPA must be 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale. In special cases, the GPA may be calculated on the most recent 60 semester hours of coursework. Additionally, applicants must submit:

  • A completed application (along with a nonrefundable application fee).

  • Academic transcripts from each institution attended.

  • A one-to-two page personal statement describing the applicant’s background and how the degree relates to the applicant’s career goals.

  • Two letters of recommendation attesting to the applicant’s likely success in the program.

Course Information

LEAD THE EVOLUTION OF THE TRANSPORTATION INDUSTRY.

The Master of Science in Aviation and Transportation is designed to offer a multi-faceted approach in preparing graduates for careers in higher education, industry, professional management, government, and other agencies associated with aviation and transportation. This program will study the current transportation industry and that industry’s regulation from a variety of perspectives. Students will develop an appreciation of human factors and the importance of research in decision-making and will develop skills in communication, human resource management, strategic planning for transportation projects, and quality management systems for aviation and transportation safety. This program incorporates the moral and ethical dimensions of decision-making and interpersonal relations in all coursework.

Through coursework, research and industry partnerships, you will earn a comprehensive education and ethical understanding for business and personal success. In fact, recent graduates have gone on to terrific careers at the FAA, Chicago Department of Aviation, major U.S. airlines, top-tier Universities, and global transportation logistics companies. Read what our students have to say.

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Courses:

Total Credit Hours:  36

Degree Requirements

Core Courses (27)

  • Overview of the Aviation and Transportation Industry

  • Strategic Planning for Aviation and Transportation

  • Regulatory Systems for Aviation and Transportation

  • Safety Management Systems for Aviation and Transportation

  • Transportation Operations in Supply Chain and Logistics

  • Implementing Safety Management Systems

  • Transportation Security and Operational Resilience

  • Human Resource Management and Labor Relations

  • Current Practices and Future Trends

Skills and Research (9)

  • Research Methods 1

  • Research Methods 2

  • Capstone Experience

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

The Master of Science in Aviation and Transportation is designed to offer a multi-faceted approach in preparing graduates for careers in higher education, industry, professional management, government, and other agencies associated with aviation and transportation.

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Overseas Student Health Cover

Health Insurance $ 1,800 per year

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