An MBA is a scientific approach to management. It is an advanced business degree that provides a foundation in various business sectors including accounting, finance, marketing, operations management and human resources. Similar to an MBA, a Master of Business Administration in Aviation (MBAA) offers a comprehensive look inside the business world but from an aviation and aerospace perspective—looking at real industry problems.
Offered jointly by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and ERC Institute, the 36-credit hour MBAA program is especially suited for working professionals who want to gain a competitive edge. Classes are limited to 25 students, to ensure you get the attention you need.
Upon completion of the MBAA program, students emerge with:
Course Delivery
This full-time program is offered in an intimate classroom setting where you get one-on-one attention from faculty members and the chance to interact with and learn from fellow students. This is an accelerated full-time MBA in Aviation designed to be completed in just one year.
Course MBA Core Modules |
HROM 510 Enterprise Risk Management |
HROM 520 Organizational Resilience |
HROM 530 Modeling and Decision-Making |
MKTG 510 Economics of Marketing |
MKTG 511 Science of Selling |
MKTG 512 Delivering Customer Solutions |
ACCT 510 Business Accounting |
FINE 518 Corporate Finance |
OBLD 519 Organizational and Employee Behavior |
HRMD 549 Personnel Management |
BUSW 635 Business Strategy for Managers |
MKTG 632 Global Marketing |
FINE 653 International Finance |
FINE 673 Global Economic Analysis |
MGMT 651 Production And Procurement In The Aviation And Aerospace Industry |
LGMT 685 Global Logistics And Supply Chain Management |
MBAA 611 Airport Management |
MBAA 604 International Business Administration |
MBAA 612 Air Carrier, Passenger, and Cargo Management |
MBAA 616 Managing Human Factors in the Aviation/Aerospace Industry |
FIND 615 Investments |
MSLD 511 Organizational Leadership |
MSLD 632 Decision Making for Leaders |
PMGT 500 Foundations of Project Management |
MGMT 535 Theory and Application of Managerial Communications |
MSLD 634 Leadership Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility |
MSLD 633 Adaptive Leadership in Complex Environments |
MMIS 505 Information Analytics and Visualization in Decision Making |
Module Descriptions
HROM 510 Enterprise Risk Management
Risk identification, assessment, and response across an
enterprise. Quantitative and subjective tools to define and quantify strategic,
operational, and functional risk. Evaluation of the risk appetite. Integration
of risk in the decision-making process. WW Prerequisites: Admission to
MBAA MSEM or MSM.
HROM 520 Organizational Resilience
Organizational
resilience and agility in a High-Reliability Organization (HRO) context. An
in-depth study of the thinking and actions of reliable and resilient people and
organizations. Leading in a complex environment including change management,
promoting innovation, crisis and disruption management, and the creation of a
culture of resilience.
HROM 530 Modeling and Decision-Making
Introduction to statistical techniques and decision-making tools for the high-reliability organization.
MKTG 510
Economics of Marketing
How
economics impacts marketing. Impact of macro and micro economic factors, market
structures, and supply and demand on a firm’s pricing, promotion and
distribution decisions.
MKTG 511
Science of Selling
Professional
sales and sales management strategies, techniques, and tools that fuel this key
top-line revenue-driven subset of marketing. Sales programs; optimizing sales
performance; customer lifetime value.
MKTG 512
Delivering Customer Solutions
Strategic
decisions necessary to develop product and service solutions that generate
customer value in a competitive marketplace. Market analysis; new product
development; product lifecycle; service management; service quality;
communicating customer value.
ACCT 510
Business Accounting
Accounting
concepts for business managers. Emphasizes ethical decisions to business
scenarios and developing communications skills. Accounting cycle, financial
statements, and accrual accounting, and understanding accounting information
user Define accounting and its role in business.
FINE 518 Corporate Finance
Theoretical and practical approaches
to effective financial management. Planning, analysis, and control of
investments (e.g., capital budgeting, risk and diversification); short and
long-term financings (e.g., debt and equity); financial derivatives (e.g.,
options and futures); making ethical financial decisions.WW
Prerequisites: AACT 510
OBLD 519 Organizational and Employee
Behavior
Organizational and employee
behavior intervention strategies for managers. Equitable organizational
design, recovery, and renewal for global workforce. Challenges and
subjectivity in human behaviors and cultural, social, and ethical value
formation and implementation.
HRMD 549 Personnel Management
Discussion of feedback,
communication, planning, and training with relation to multiple
populations and talent. Analysis of performance management systems
culminating in the creation of performance management plans. Evaluation of
talent and effective succession planning.
BUSW 635 Business Strategy for
Managers
Long-term planning and management
tools to formulate the organization’s strategic vision and policies.
Application of the concepts are applied to the domestic and international
activities of organizations to create a sustainable competitive advantage.
Pre-Requisite: Should be last course taken of the MBAA core.
MKTG 632 Global Marketing
Global perspective on marketing
management strategies. Current issues and events in the international
market. Legal, regulatory, political, language, and other cultural factors
influencing products and services for firms operating globally.
Prerequisite: MBAA 514 or MKTG 510, MKTG 511, MKTG 512 or MKTG 311 or equivalent
course.
FINE 653 International Finance
Apply international financial
considerations in the development of corporate financial policy; exchange
rate behavior, risk, management and asset management from a global
perspective.
Prerequisites: MBAA 518 or FINE 518.
FINE 673 Global Economic Analysis
Builds three economic models for
markets in real goods and services, credit, and foreign exchange. Apply
models to government economic policy initiatives and external shocks on an
economy.
Prerequisite:
Satisfactory completion of Business and Foundation
Course BUSW 500 or permission of the appropriate Department
Chair.
MGMT 651 Production and Procurement
in the Aviation and Aerospace Industry
This course explores the aspects of
production/operations management and the procurement processes necessary to
maximize efficiency and effectiveness. This includes an in-depth analysis of
production/operations concepts, methods, and techniques from a systems
perspective. Areas of emphasis are quality management, MRP II, scheduling,
inventory management, purchasing, material management, JIT and manufacturing
strategy. It will include issues such as layout, storage and warehousing
decisions, produce-procure decision-making, application of learning curves, and
maintenance and reliability issues.
Prerequisites: Satisfactory
completion of MGMT 500, Business Foundation Course MGMT 503A or permission of
the Graduate Program Chair.
LGMT 685 Global Logistics and Supply
Chain Management
Today, globalization is affecting
almost every aspect of the world’s economy –and the world’s economy is
sustained by global logistics. The focus of this course is on understanding the
role of logistics and supply chain management in meeting the needs of the
transnational enterprise, from the sourcing of raw materials through delivery
of the finished product to the final customer. The course addresses the role
and scope of logistics in the global economy; key strategies for supporting
different market entry alternatives; the impact of different transportation
modes on international supply chain management; the use of international
commerce terms and contracts; the impact of exchange rates on supply chain profitability;
supply chain security; and the role of global supply chain management as a key
source of competitive advantage. A number of case studies are also analyzed
throughout the course to highlight important principles and best practices in
global logistics and supply chain management.
MBAA 604 International Business Administration
This course addresses international
business through the examination of major issues challenging those managers
operating in the international business environment. Ways to enter foreign
markets and the forces work for and against that entry are examined. Financial
issues, to include foreign currency exchange, hedging techniques, and the
International Monetary Fund are examined. Structuring organizations within the
economy are analyzed. Human resources issues are also examined, to include
culture, the labor force, communications, effective teamwork, and ethics.
Strategic planning is reviewed in terms of the various components that
contribute to the successful conduct international business. Trade theory,
tariffs, the theory of absolute and comparative advantage, and trade barriers,
are also discussed and examined in terms of global operations.
Prerequisites: Satisfactory
completion of the Business Foundation Course MGMT 503A or permission of the
Graduate Program Chair.
MBAA 611 Airport Management”
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The focus of this course will be an
examination of the management of airports. Emphasis is on the facilities that
comprise an airport system, including airspace, airfield, terminal, and ground
access operations.
MBAA 612 Air Carrier, Passenger, and
Cargo Management
The course provides students with a
broad perspective of passenger and cargo air carrier management. Topics include
the role of air transportation in global economic development, alternative
strategic approaches to route structure and product design, fleet selection,
finance, and revenue management. Distribution systems including the role of
travel agencies, freight forwarders, global distribution systems, and Internet
portals are explored. The regulatory foundation of international aviation, the
effects of liberalization and privatization, and emerging global alliances
receive attention. The course concludes with a review of the evolving role of
governments, airports, and air carriers in protecting the security of
passengers and cargo.
MBAA 616 Managing Human Factors in
the Aviation/Aerospace Industry
This course provides an overview of
managing the human role in all aspects of the aviation and aerospace
industries. Emphasis is on issues, problems, and solutions of unsafe acts,
attitudes, errors, and deliberate actions attributed to human behavior and the
roles supervisors and management personnel play in these actions. Students
examine a variety of human factors and evaluate how management intervenes to
foster, correct, or alter these factors. Some of the key factors examined
include the human limitations in the light of human engineering, human
reliability, stress, medical standards, drug abuse, and human physiology.
Discussions include human behavior as it relates to the aviator’s adaptation to
the flight environment, as well as the entire aviation/aerospace industry’s
role in meeting the aviator’s unique needs.
FIND 615 Investments
This course provides a survey of
investments including security markets, investment vehicles, investment
analysis, and portfolio management. Specific topics include the concept of risk
and return, types of financial instruments, security valuation, mechanics of
trading, the survey of investment companies, asset allocation for individual
and institutional investors, the concept of efficient markets, equity and bond
portfolio management, and portfolio performance evaluation. The course is
taught from the viewpoint of both an individual and institutional investor. The
course use case studies from the airline and aerospace industries. Web-based
investment simulation, and current economic and capital market information to
provide practical application of the course materials.
MSLD 511 Organizational Leadership
This course is designed for students
to explore leadership in organizations. The course provides students with
knowledge and a review of organizational leadership theory and research. It
also examines the effects of internal and external organizational factors on
leadership outcomes. Topics covered are the approaches and models of
leadership, to include the nature of leadership, effective leadership behavior,
strategic leadership by executives, leadership and organization change, group
and team leadership strategies, and the associated ethical, gender based,
cross-cultural and diversity oriented aspects of leadership.
MSLD 632 Decision Making for Leaders
The leaders in an organization often
set the tone and establish benchmarks for success. In this course the focus is
on developing a successful leadership style so as to facilitate team-building,
collaboration and a corporate culture that promotes success. Decision-making
techniques will be explored in the context of successful leadership styles.
Students learn frameworks for approaching decisions and for representing
real-world problems using models that can be analyzed to gain insight and
understanding.
PMGT 500 Foundations of Project
Management
In this course, students will be
introduced to the project management profession and international
methodologies. The role of the project manager will be examined through
performance and personal competencies. Additionally, the organization’s
governance is considered as a foundation for project success.
MGMT 535 Theory and Application of
Managerial Communications
This course explores the impact of
communication in managing contemporary technical organizations and provides a
broad survey of the technical aspects of communications. Emphasis is placed on
the application of theory to practice to develop students managerial and
strategic communication skills so that they may grasp not only how, but also
what, why, when, and by what means managers effectively communicate. Students
will have the opportunity to gain an understanding of why good communication
skills are important in business, how communication today is affected by
technology, why effective communication can be difficult, how communication is
used in teams, and what issues exist in overcoming intercultural communication
barriers. Students will practice communicating conclusions to problems in
concise and persuasive writing and speaking. Written assignments involve
preparing technical reports and use of APA Style manual
MSLD 634 Leadership Ethics and
Corporate Social Responsibility
Students are introduced to several
topics that form the foundation for Leadership Ethics and Corporate
Responsibility. Topics include: personal dilemmas, morals, virtues,
organizational dilemmas, and societal issues. The course focuses on the role of
ethics in decision-making on three levels: the individual, the organization,
and society
MSLD 633 Adaptive Leadership in
Complex Environments
In constantly changing environments,
leaders routinely create and revise strategies. This course explores the role
of leaders in developing unity, focus, credibility, and direction within
organizations. Students will be exposed to several strategic frameworks and
develop an understanding of which models might be useful in certain situations.
Students also learn how to scan the environment; develop and deploy coalitions;
identify critical success factors and barriers to implementation, and create
viable actions plans.
MMIS 505 Information Analytics and
Visualization in Decision Making
One of the most potent models of the
decision process is the OODA Loop — that we Observe, Orient, Decide, and then
Act. Key to this or any other control and decision (or cybernetic) process is
that vast quantities of raw sensory data about the outside world must be
processed, abstracted, and then presented in contrast and conjunction with the
knowledge previously generated and retained. This two-step process — the
reduction, analysis, filtering and abstracting of data into knowledge, and its
presentation in formats and fashions that support the decisions that must be
made — is the subject of this course. The relationships between such analysis
and visualization will be examined in the context of business and
organizational decision-making and decision support systems concepts
Full-Time (courses conducted during
the day)
Students pursuing the MBAA degree
program at a full-time pace will take 3 courses each term. The 36 credit hour
MBAA degree is designed to be completed in 1 year. The full-time MBAA currently
has a planned intake in July of each year. Additional intakes are being
considered and will be announced shortly.
Our primary intake for the MBAA degree program takes place in July of each year. Additional intakes are being considered and will be announced shortly. A member of the Enrollment Management team can help you decide which start term works best for you.
Courses are assessed by a combination of coursework, practical assignments and examinations. Formative assessments will also be included, as well as self- and peer-assessment and research projects.
All Master of Business Administration in Aviation (MBAA) applicants must have earned a baccalaureate degree from an accredited degree-granting institution with a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
Applicants who already possess a master’s degree or have completed graduate coursework from an accredited degree granting institution must also have a 3.0 CGPA or higher at the graduate level.
Age requirement of 18.
Applicants must submit official transcripts from all accredited institutions showing degree completion or courses attempted. Official or unofficial transcripts may be requested to verify prerequisite knowledge.
Prerequisite knowledge is considered in the following areas when making an admission decision:
Students should assume responsibility to ensure the above prerequisite knowledge requirements are satisfied through one of the following methods:
Applicants for whom English is not the primary language must either:
Applicants must submit a statement of purpose and successfully complete an admissions interview with the College of Business Administration chair and admissions committee.
To apply for the MBAA program:
For questions about the application process, contact an Enrollment Advisor at +65 6933 9580 or asia@erau.edu.
Master of Business Administration in Aviation – Full-time
To graduate, students must complete 36 credit hours of General Education, Aviation Business Support and Aviation Management core studies at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Polytechnic diploma holders will be eligible for exemptions.
Note: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University reserves the right to make changes to the course offerings and course content at any time, in accordance with academic processes and CPE notification requirements.
For the latest tuition information, please visit our Tuition and Scholarships page. Students are not required to make full upfront payment. Course fees are due upon first time enrollment and before the start of each term. Program tuition does not include textbooks and course materials which vary from term to term but can be estimated at SGD 200 per course.
If you are ready to apply, begin the application process today. For questions regarding program cost, contact an Enrollment Advisor at +65 6933 9580 or asia@erau.edu
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Associate Professor Alan Go has 25+ years of experience in senior management roles, including Regional Marketing and Sales Director, Managing Director, COO, and CEO. He advises on education quality assurance, school merger & acquisition, and school operational processes. Alan is a dedicated member of the Asia-Pacific Quality Network (APQN) organizing committee, focused on enhancing higher education quality in the region. He is appointed Associate Professor with Xijing Universuity, Xi’an China and served as Director Academic Quality and Research with ERC Insitite. A mentor to numerous young adults and executives, he fosters management and leadership skills using entrepreneurial, design, and critical thinking approaches. Alan’s expertise extends to teaching at the Bachelor and Masters levels, as well as conducting corporate training. He holds a Bachelor of Arts (with distinction) in Journalism (Advertising) from the University of Oklahoma, a Master of Business Administration (International Business) from Edith Cowan University (top 15% of his cohort), and is currently pursuing a doctoral degree at Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia (UCAM University) in Spain.
Yen has a proven track record in various key business development & marketing roles involving evolution and change management. Her pilot roles in various media organisations of Cable TV (Singapore Cable Vision), Regional TV (MTV), Internet Advertising (China.com) and Digital Music (Soundbuzz & Motorola) at their nascent stages is a testimonial of her experience and expertise of driving businesses whilst embracing new technology. Her acumen and passion are evidenced in multiple “first to market” products and projects she has been involved in cutting across from media to digital products. Always pushing the concept of creative solutionism while building strong relationships with customers has translated to dynamic growth for the various companies. Being an ardent believer in change management to stay on top of ever changing economies, her current role as Chief Executive Officer of ERC Institute sees interesting forays leveraged on her experience.
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