Master of Business Administration – Aviation Administration and Leadership Emphasis Online
Go beyond traditional business education by exploring industry-specific knowledge incorporating aviation and aerospace applications.
Program Overview
Focus on your future with an MBA in Aviation Administration and Leadership online
Expand your career horizons in the dynamic world of aviation with the Master of Business Administration – Aviation Administration and Leadership Emphasis program from Southern Utah University online. Develop the strategic vision, managerial prowess and leadership savvy required to navigate the complexities of the aviation sector.
Increase your business acumen in disciplines such as finance, marketing and operations while exploring Aeronautical Decision-Making (ADM), Crew Resource Management (CRM) and the economic aspects of the air transportation industry. Grow your leadership expertise by cultivating essential skills in decision-making and crisis response tailored specifically for the aviation environment. Complete your studies with a strategy capstone course, where you will integrate and apply the knowledge and skills acquired throughout this program.
As a graduate of this MBA in Aviation Administration and Leadership program, you will be prepared to:
- Understand the basic principles of finances, scheduling and regulations
- Become familiar with the organization and control of airports, aircrafts and crew
- Develop an understanding of management and maintenance operations
- Understand the basic principles of finances, scheduling and regulations
- Become familiar with the organization and control of airports, aircrafts and crew
- Develop an understanding of management and maintenance operations
This program prepares you for aviation administration and leadership roles such as:
- FBO (Fixed Based Operations) Manager
- Aviation Operations Manager
- Director of Operations
- Chief Operations Officer
- Project Manager
- Business Consultant
- Airport Operations Manager
- FBO (Fixed Based Operations) Manager
- Aviation Operations Manager
- Director of Operations
- Chief Operations Officer
- Project Manager
- Business Consultant
- Airport Operations Manager
Accreditation
The Dixie L. Leavitt School of Business is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International).
Programs also available:
The School of Business offers multiple specialized MBA online areas of emphasis. Check out all of our online business programs.
Need more information?
Accreditation
The Dixie L. Leavitt School of Business is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International).
Need more information?
Tuition
Plan ahead with pay-as-you-go tuition
Maximize the value of your MBA online with our affordable, pay-by-the-course tuition, which includes all fees.
Tuition Breakdown
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBA – Aviation Administration and Leadership | $493 | $1,479 | $16,269* |
*Tuition price reflects 33 credit hour program. Students who do not have a business undergraduate degree from an AACSB-accredited business school with a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher must take an additional 3 credit hour prerequisite Foundations course alone in their first term. Students can be fully admitted to the MBA program prior to taking the Foundations course.
Tuition Breakdown
Calendar
Find the start date that fits your schedule
Designed for working professionals, SUU Online programs conveniently feature 7-week courses and multiple start dates each year.
Now Enrolling
| Term | Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring I | 1/8/25 | 1/1/25 | 1/1/25 | 1/3/25 | 1/8/25 | 2/23/25 |
| Spring II | 2/24/25 | 2/17/25 | 2/17/25 | 2/19/25 | 2/24/25 | 4/20/25 |
| Summer I | 5/12/25 | 5/5/25 | 5/5/25 | 5/7/25 | 5/12/25 | 6/29/25 |
| Summer II | 6/30/25 | 6/23/25 | 6/23/25 | 6/25/25 | 6/30/25 | 8/17/25 |
| Fall I | 8/27/25 | 8/20/25 | 8/20/25 | 8/22/25 | 8/27/25 | 10/14/25 |
Now Enrolling
Need more information about our online programs?
Ready to take on the next steps toward earning your degree?
Admissions
How to apply to the online MBA – Aviation Administration and Leadership Emphasis program
Our streamlined admission process enables you to start quickly and easily. Please read the requirements for the MBA online, including what additional materials you need and where you should send them. Requirements include:
Admission Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
- 2.5 GPA
- No GMAT required
Foundation course
Students may be required to take a 3 credit hour Foundations course based on a holistic review of the application and supporting documents with special consideration of undergraduate major, GPA and relevant work experience. Students will be notified of their course sequence at the time of admission.
Transcripts
Please submit official transcripts from the college/university in which a bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree from an accredited institution was obtained.
- Transcript Assist - We can help you obtain your transcript at no cost! Simply give us permission by filling out the Transcript Assist form in your application. Once your application is submitted, we’ll request your transcript and notify you when it arrives. Please note that we only request the transcript for your highest earned degree. We can obtain transcripts from institutions that are part of the Parchment or National Student Clearinghouse networks, which includes most schools. Check their websites to see if your college is a member. If your institution is not affiliated, you’ll need to submit your transcript to SUU yourself.
- Applicants who have graduated from SUU do not need to submit a transcript
- International transcripts must include a transcript evaluation from a third-party service such as The Evaluation Company (TEC) or WES showing that the degree is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree
Official transcripts must be mailed or emailed directly from the granting institution(s) to:
Email address:
[email protected]
Mailing address:
Admissions Office
Southern Utah University
PO Box 8008
Cedar City, Utah 84720
Courses
Check out the online MBA in Aviation Administration curriculum
For the MBA – Aviation Administration and Leadership Emphasis online program, you must complete 24 credit hours of core courses, including a capstone strategy course, and 9 credit hours of emphasis courses. Students may be required to take a 3 credit hour business foundations course based on a holistic review of the application and supporting documents with special consideration of undergraduate major, GPA and relevant work experience. Students will be notified of their course sequence at the time of admission.
If you are required to take this course, it must be taken first and cannot be taken at the same time as another course.
Still undecided?
Check out our other MBA online degree programs.
Top 100
The SUU MBA is ranked among the Top 100 “Best Online MBA Programs” in the country by U.S. News & World Report (2019)
Request more information
Submit the form below, and an enrollment specialist will contact you to answer your questions.
