Aviation Management Program

Study the aviation industry to prepare to manage an airport, lead a team of air traffic controllers, run a company or help set aviation policy.

Accreditation

AABI: The Aviation Management Program at Purdue University is accredited by the Aviation Accreditation Board International.

Mission Statement

The mission of the School of Aviation and Transportation Technology complements and strongly supports the mission of Purdue University in serving the citizens of the State of Indiana, the nation, and the world, through learning, discovery, and engagement activities. Specifically, the School’s mission statement is as follows:

• The mission of the School of Aviation and Transportation Technology is to prepare the next generation of leaders and change agents for the transportation sector.

Program Educational Goals (PEGs) and Competencies

Consistent with the mission of the School, the mission of the Aviation Management program is as follows:

• The mission of the Aviation Management program is to prepare the next generation of airline and airport executives.

The Aviation Management faculty and the Industry Advisory Board have identified six program- level competencies that map across the previously used program educational goals. The competency-based assessment provides the additional advantage of both rigorous as well as progressive assessment of students’ attainment of requisite knowledge, abilities, and skills throughout their educational experience:

     1.  Leadership  
     2.  Subject Matter Excellence  
     3.  Ethics and Integrity  
     4.  Communication  
     5.  Teamwork  
     6.  Individual Resilience and Innovation

Three levels of performance were identified for each competency: emerging (level 1), developing (level 2), and proficient (level 3). Instruments of direct measures and the corresponding assessment rubrics are being developed, implemented, and improved upon.

Student Learning Outcomes

Aviation programs MUST demonstrate that graduates are able to:  

A.      apply mathematics, science, and applied sciences to aviation-related disciplines;  
B.      analyze and interpret data;  
C.      work effectively on multi-disciplinary and diverse teams;  
D.      make professional and ethical decisions;  
E.      communicate effectively, using written communication skills;  
F.      communicate effectively, using oral communication skills  
G.     engage in and recognize the need for life-long learning;  
H.     assess contemporary issues;  
I.      use the techniques, skills, and modern technology necessary for professional practice;  
J.      assess the national and international aviation environment;  
K.     apply pertinent knowledge in identifying and solving problems;  
L.     apply knowledge of business sustainability to aviation issues.

Enrollment Trends

Number of Graduates

Enrollment Trends and Number of Graduates data is sourced from Purdue’s Office of Enrollment Management's Data Digest.