Bachelor of Science in
Aeronautics
The Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics meets the needs and demands of the aviation/aerospace industry. It was designed for students who work, have worked or desire to work in aviation-related careers.
For students who have a strong interest in all aspects of aviation but don’t necessarily want to focus primarily on flight, the B.S. in Aeronautics combines multidisciplinary aspects of aviation to create a well-rounded foundation and grasp of the industry.
The degree covers essential skills in aviation safety, effective communication, contemporary problem solving, international regulations and law, aviation operations and more. The B.S. in Aeronautics is tailored to address the modern challenges and innovations in the aviation industry, preparing students to excel after graduation.
Industry Partnerships & Accreditation
- The Aeronautics program is accredited by the Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI).
- On the Worldwide & Online Campus, the B.S. in Aeronautics is also recognized by the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS).
Notable Employers of Alumni
- The Boeing Company
- Lockheed Martin
- Northrop Grumman
- U.S. Military
120 credits
Transfer Credit
- Varies by campus, program and more.
- Admissions will work one-on-one with you to maximize your transfer credit. For more info, complete a request for information form or contact admissions.
Estimated Costs
- Varies by campus, program and more.
- Scholarships and financial aid are available. For more info, complete a request for information form or contact admissions.
Campuses Offering Degree
- Daytona Beach, FL
- Prescott, AZ
- Worldwide
Specializations
Daytona Beach, FL
- To complete the Area of Concentration (AOC), students may select courses in Aeronautical Science, Air Traffic Management, Applied Meteorology (aviation-related), Aviation Maintenance Science, Commercial Space Operations, Flight, Geosciences, Homeland Security and Intelligence, Safety (aviation-related), Simulation, Space Studies or Uncrewed Aircraft Systems.
Prescott, AZ
- To complete the Area of Concentration (AOC), students may select courses in Aeronautical Science, Flight, Air Traffic Management, Safety (aviation-related) or Applied Meteorology (aviation-related).
- A flight minor is approved for the Restricted Airline Transport Pilot certificate program. The FAA-approved ATP-CTP course is available to Aeronautics students.
Daytona Beach, FL
- Airline Research Operations Center (AROC) – Equipped with nine stations where students practice operational policies and procedures from several disciplines, including meteorology, dispatch, aircraft performance, safety, air traffic control (ATC) and crew resource management.
- Flight Operations Center – This lab boasts a state-of-the-art dispatch desk, real-time weather monitoring equipment, computer stations for flight planning, private oral briefing and training rooms and other modern aviation conveniences.
Prescott, AZ
- Air Traffic Control Lab – Features simulation software capable of mimicking real-life flight. Metacraft SimSuite, the ATC simulation training software located in the ATC lab, is an exact replica of the software and technology used in real ATC facilities around the country.
- Meteorology Laboratory – Featuring an electronic meteorology wall with real-time weather displays, this computer lab uses interactive graphics software to present a variety of remote sensing and computer model outputs.
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