Doctor of
Aviation Business Administration

The Doctor of Aviation Business Administration is designed to help working professionals bring their aviation careers to the next level. Students don’t just learn theory – they get hands-on experience conducting high-quality research in essential aviation business disciplines.

Strong Career Potential

  • Whether looking to enter the aerospace industry or video game development, students graduate ready for careers in fast-growing and high-paying fields.

Hands-On Learning

  • Opportunities to participate in competitions, faculty-supervised research, externally funded projects and more. 

Get Hired

  • Employers covet our graduates for their experience, expertise and familiarity with design, development and quality assurance processes.

Potential Careers

  • Aviation Business Leader
  • Consultant
  • Faculty Positions
  • Government Policy Makers
  • Researchers

Growing Demand

  • Career opportunities in field are projected to grow 8% by 2030.
  • Median annual wage in this industry: $72,250

Potential Employers

  • Academia
  • Aviation Policy Groups
  • Aviation Technology Manufacturers
  • Consulting Firms
  • Government Agencies

60 credits

Transfer Credit

Estimated Costs

Campuses Offering Degree

  • Daytona Beach, FL
  • Applied Aviation Simulation Lab – Develop diverse research projects for airlines, airports and the aviation industry.
  • Intelligent Aviation & Transportation Platforms Lab – Access planning and scheduling software for the aviation industry.
  • Radio Frequency Identification Lab – Utilize technologies with applications ranging from product inventory to personnel security and access.

You can find more state-of-the-art labs and facilities at both residential campuses, and our leading virtual labs bring hands-on opportunities to you anywhere in the world.

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