Delta State University’s Bachelor of Applied Science in Aviation Management is designed to help you turn your AAS degree into a powerful next step in your professional journey. This flexible, skills-focused program equips students for supervisory and managerial roles across the aviation industry from airport operations and government agencies to airlines, corporate flight departments, military aviation, logistics, and supply chain management. With qualified instructors, multiple learning formats (face-to-face, online, or hybrid), and options for both part-time and full-time study, DSU provides a practical, supportive pathway for advancing your aviation career.
Students without career and technical education credits can choose Delta State’s B.C.A. in Aviation Management.
45
Career and Technical Credits Count Toward B.A.S. Degree Completion
$0
Out-of-state Fees
12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Why Choose the B.A.S. in Aviation Management at DSU?
At Delta State University, the bachelor’s program in Aviation Management is built on a commitment to broad opportunities and real-world learning. Our instructors bring extensive professional experience to both the classroom and online environments, sharing practical insights with the energy and enthusiasm that define DSU’s aviation programs.
In this program, you’ll gain exposure to the diverse fields that shape today’s aviation landscape. You’ll learn how air traffic controllers safely separate aircraft, how airport operators manage the movement of passengers, and how aviation security professionals recognize and respond to unusual behavior. You’ll also explore the fast-paced world of logistics, where gathering, organizing, and distributing products keeps global systems running, and you’ll discover the expanding career possibilities within unmanned aerial systems.
- Applicants accepted year-round
- Online and in-person courses are available
- Internships possibilities
- Professional networking opportunities
- Marries aviation management with technical education
- Internship possibilities
- Trade/technical credits count toward degree
- 3 Aviation student organizations
”Earning my BAS in Aviation Management has meant more to me than I ever expected. My internship strengthened my skills and confirmed my passion for airport operations. I’m thankful for the support, mentorship, and opportunities that helped me grow into the aviation professional I am today.
Casey Nichole Ray, BAS in Aviation Managment majorClass of 2026
What Can I Do With a B.A.S. in Aviation Management?
The B.A.S. degree in Aviation Management prepares students to work in the business, operational, and administrative sides of the aviation industry. Graduates can help oversee airport and airline operations, support safety and regulatory functions, and coordinate the complex logistics that keep flights running smoothly. They may work in environments ranging from commercial airports to corporate aviation departments, consulting firms, or aviation service organizations. Overall, the degree equips students with the leadership, problem-solving abilities, and industry knowledge needed to manage people, processes, and systems within the aviation field.
Career outcomes are strong, with professionals earning competitive salaries; for example, FAA air traffic controllers average $144,580 per year, airfield operations specialists earn about $98,920, and logistics managers earn approximately $102,010.
- Air Traffic Controller
- Security Drone Operator
- Logistics Manager
- Inventory Planner
- Airfield Operations Specialist
- Security Analyst
Commercial Aviation Scholarships
Delta State University works to help meet the financial needs of Commercial Aviation students. At DSU, students are automatically considered for a variety of scholarships based on factors such as majoring in commercial aviation, maintaining good academic standing, demonstrating academic improvement, achieving a high GPA, or showing financial need. These opportunities include program-specific awards such as the Richardson & Lewis Memorial Aviation Scholarship and the Airport Minority Advisory Council Scholarship, as well as additional scholarship opportunities for which students may be eligible.
Program Goals
The bachelor’s program in Aviation Management prepare students for supervisory and managerial responsibilities at all levels in the aviation sector, including government, airlines, corporations, airport operations, and the military; plus, they enhance careers in logistics and supply chain management.
Admission Requirements
Applicants of this program must meet Delta State University’s undergraduate admission requirements.
Students admitted to the Bachelor of Applied Science in Aviation Management program are required to have an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree, an approved technical associate degree, or a minimum of 45 hours of career and technical credits from a SACSCOC accredited community college.
Curriculum
The following courses are required to complete a concentration in the B.A.S. in Aviation Management major.
Aviation Management – Logistics
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
| CAV 332 | Transportation Operations Management | 3 |
| CAV 334 | Sourcing and Contract Management | 3 |
| CAV 370 | Principles of Transportation | 3 |
| CAV 371 | Aviation Law | 3 |
| CAV 379 | Aviation Management | 3 |
| CAV 380 | Air Transportation | 3 |
| CAV 381 | Air Traffic Administration | 3 |
| CAV 402 | Introduction to Logistics | 3 |
| CAV 403 | Supply Chain Management | 3 |
| CAV 404 | Logistics Decision Making | 3 |
| CAV 405 | International Supply Chain Management | 3 |
| ACC 220 | Financial Accounting I | 3 |
| FIN 300 | Business Finance | 3 |
| MGT 300 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| MKT 300 | Marketing Principles | 3 |
| TOTAL | 45 | |
Aviation Management – Air Traffic Control, Airport Operations, Aviation Security, Unmanned Aerial Systems
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
| CAV 332 | Transportation Operations Management | 3 |
| CAV 334 | Sourcing and Contract Management | 3 |
| CAV 370 | Principles of Transportation | 3 |
| CAV 371 | Aviation Law | 3 |
| CAV 372 | Aviation Safety | 3 |
| CAV 373 | Human Factors in Aviation | 3 |
| CAV 374 | Federal Aviation Regulations | 3 |
| CAV 379 | Aviation Management | 3 |
| CAV 380 | Air Transportation | 3 |
| CAV 381 | Air Traffic Administration | 3 |
| ACC 220 | Financial Accounting I | 3 |
| CIS 300 | Management Information Systems | 3 |
| FIN 300 | Business Finance | 3 |
| MGT 300 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| MKT 300 | Marketing Principles | 3 |
| TOTAL | 45 | |
Degree Requirements
To earn this degree, you must successfully complete at least 120 credits, including your general education requirements and the major requirements below.
| General Education | 30 |
| University Requirement | 1 |
| Career/Technical | 45 |
| Major | 45 |
| TOTAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS | 121 |
For more information on degree requirements and specifics on courses needed to complete the degree, consult the Undergraduate Academic Catalog. For a semester-by-semester breakdown on how you can complete this degree in 4-years, visit academic maps.
