Why study aviation management at BGSU in Ohio?
- Real-world experience. Required co-ops, internships, guest speakers and industry networking events build hands-on business aviation skills.
- AABI accreditation. The aviation management program is accredited by the Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI), the gold standard for collegiate aviation accreditation.
- Scholarships. Aviation management majors have access to scholarships funded by industry and alumni, including awards specific to AM students.
- Industry connections. The Aviation Industry Advisory Board provides networking opportunities. It includes professionals from NetJets, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Republic Airways and Toledo Air Traffic Control.
- Highly-skilled instructors. Learn from a community of aviation professionals committed to your success.
- On-campus airport. The BGSU aviation program is one of the few academic aviation programs to have an airport within walking distance – the Wood County Regional Airport.
- Top-tier student organizations. Forge lifelong professional and personal connections through our student organizations.
- Aviation Learning Community. Live and learn alongside peers who share your schedule and goals – and early-morning flight times.
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Career – what can you do with an aviation management degree?
BGSU aviation management degree graduates are skilled professionals and leaders who take on managerial and operational challenges within the aviation industry. They work in:
- Air transportation industry
- Airline management fields
- Aircraft brokerage and insurance
- Airport management and operations
- Aviation operations professions
Employers include national, international and Ohio-based airports, airlines, consulting firms, general aviation facilities and businesses with aviation-oriented customers.
BGSU aviation management degree graduates are qualified for roles as:
- Airport operations manager. Oversee day-to-day airport functionality, ensure regulatory compliance and optimize passenger experience.
- Airline manager. Manage airline logistics, route planning and customer service strategies.
- Air traffic coordinator. Maintain safe and efficient airspace operations.
- Aircraft brokerage and insurance specialist. Facilitate the buying, selling and leasing of aircraft while providing clients with tailored aviation insurance coverage to protect their assets and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Corporate aviation manager. Manage private and business aviation fleets.
- Aviation consultant. Advise organizations on regulatory policies, technology and efficiency improvements.
Few careers offer the kind of personal fulfillment and financial rewards that aviation management does:
- A deep-rooted sense of responsibility to ensure safe and efficient aviation operations
- The exhilaration of problem-solving in a fast-paced environment
The global nature of the industry means lots of opportunities to travel, network and expand your career possibilities.
Career paths
- Airline manager
- Airport manager
- Airport security management
- Aviation consulting firms
- Cargo and logistics operations
- Crew scheduling specialists
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Curriculum
The aviation management degree combines business and management with technical systems and safety.
Coursework covers:
- Aviation law
- Air traffic control regulations
- Construction
- Planning design
- Public relations
- Accounting
- Economics
The program is 122 credit hours, which includes 2 co-ops. Co-ops are full-time, semester-long professional internships (40 hours/week) directly related to your major.
We welcome students to the aviation management program from a diverse range of educational backgrounds and professional disciplines, such as general management, business and communications.
Sample courses
- Airport Administration
- Airport Operations
- Airport Planning and Design
- Air Traffic Control and the National Airspace System
- Aviation Management
- Business Aviation
- Crew Resource Management
- Safety Management Systems
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Aviation Law
- Aviation Safety
- Airport Operations
- Air Transportation
- Airport Administration
- Aviation Management
- Airport Operational Plans
- Aviation Ground Operations
- Airport Planning and Design
- Aviation Maintenance Management
- Business Aviation
- Safety Management Systems
A degree in aviation management prepares you for the business and management side of aviation. You’ll learn about the operations and businesses that support the global aviation industry.
You can pursue careers such as airport manager, airline manager, aviation consultant, aviation insurance and brokerage specialist, airport security manager, cargo and logistics specialist, and crew scheduling specialist, among many others.
Yes! Aviation management students are required to enroll in 2 aviation co-ops.
News
The aviation management program is part of the School of Aviation in the BGSU College of Engineering and Innovation.
Updated: 11/09/2026 05:54PM