Do you want to pursue a career as a pilot and qualify for management-level roles in aviation? With this B.S. in Aviation Management Degree program, you can gain the knowledge and hands-on flight training to achieve your goal. The Bachelor of Science in Aviation Management at Indiana Wesleyan University includes a mix of online courses and local flight training, giving students convenient yet comprehensive education and training. Upon completion, you can qualify for several types of pilot career paths. Whether you want to work in a corporate or private setting, you can become a pilot and work in management-level roles after graduation.
Why Pursue My Bachelor’s in Aviation Management at IWU?
IWU works with local flight schools in your area to help you get the training and flight hours to earn your FAA certifications and gain the management skills to move ahead in aviation. Plus, we lock in the cost of your education once you start this aviation management degree program, so you do not need to worry about the cost of your education increasing while you learn. Our Christian faculty teach from the same biblical worldview valued on our campus, so that students can implement these principles in a fulfilling career in aviation.
What Will I Learn in this Aviation Management Bachelor’s Program?
The B.S. in aviation management includes flight training that will give you experience in the air with professional pilots. The course topics include human factors and automation, U.S. and global aviation operations, safety, management, laws, regulations, and more. Most of the flight courses last 12 weeks, while general education and major courses are provided in 6-week sessions. We also offer student services, from tech support to tutoring, that can help you stay on track and successfully complete this online aviation degree program.
What Makes IWU Different?
IWU has provided on-campus education for more than 100 years.
Faith-integrated curriculum and a commitment to changing the world.
Center for Student Success for counseling, tutoring, and more!
Financial aid is available in the form of grants, loans, scholarships, veterans’ benefits, and employer reimbursement.
$65,000-$80,000
Applicable flight fees for resources and services will be assessed throughout the program. These range from $65,000 to $80,000 depending on the career goals and selected flight partner. Flight fees typically need to be covered through private loans or personal sources.
Tuition and fees for prerequisites and required elective courses are in addition to the charges shown on the program cost sheet. Your tuition rate will remain the same as long as you remain continuously enrolled in the same program. Cost sheets may be requested from an enrollment counselor by calling 866.498.4968 or emailing iwuenroll@indwes.edu.
Coursework for your bachelor’s in aviation management covers how to:
These courses contain the program-specific knowledge. Upon completion, you should have the tools to conquer your new career with confidence. For a full list of courses required to complete your degree, please visit the course catalog. Click on a course below to view the description.
GEN-111,SCI-205,AVP-111,AVP-112,AVP-113,AVP-114,AVP-201,AVP-202,AVP-203,AVM-120,AVM-220,AVM-225,AVM-310,AVM-320,AVM-330,AVM-410,AVM-450,MGT-302,COM-325,ADM-310,MKG-421,MGT-460,ECO-310,ACC-310,FIN-310,HRM-435
Flight training is a high-demand field but the career path is expensive and inflexible. Individuals find these barriers difficult to overcome. As a result, dreams are unmet or delayed. We believe that an aviation career is possible, so we have created a program that offers local, flexible flight training that prepares future pilots.
In order to complete that flight training, we have partnered with the following flight schools:
Flight Training is offered by the following Jeff Air locations:
Some flight partners may have additional requirements.
In addition, the following Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirements will apply:
*The “speak” can be satisfied in the interview by the program director, and for international students, the “read” and “write” can be satisfied by a minimum TOEFL score of 79.
Indiana Wesleyan University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC), www.hlcommission.org, 312-263-0456. Other accreditations and associations of Indiana Wesleyan University are available at www.indwes.edu/about/iwu-profile/accreditation.
