Growing Demand for Financial Management Experts in Aviation 

The US Department of Labor projects that job growth within the aviation field will increase by 8% through 2024. Financial performance and efficiency are key to the future successes of airlines and other aviation industries. Meet the demand for expert financial management within aviation fields with Purdue’s 100% online Graduate Certificate in Aviation Financial Management.

Purdue Polytechnic Institute's graduate certificate in Aviation Financial Management prepares aviation professionals to evaluate financial operations within workplaces, develop strategies for maximizing revenue, proactively manage aviation capital assets, and effectively use financial tools to manage risk. All courses are delivered fully online and taught by expert Purdue faculty who have hands-on experience in aviation financial management.

Build Practical Management Skills that Aviation Companies Want

The certificate’s curriculum is practice-based and designed with working professionals in mind. Learn key competencies in finance, management, analytics, communication and strategic thinking to build interdisciplinary skills that employers need.

The program is 100% online, so you can earn your certificate at your own pace and study from anywhere in the world. There are four required courses that can be completed in as little as 12 months. All students have up to 3 years to finish the certificate program.

Learning objectives include:

• Develop expert knowledge in finance, revenue management, asset management, leasing, trading and financial risks.
• Utilize quantitative and qualitative tools to analyze financial data.
• Increase business communication skills.

Stack Credentials toward a Master’s Degree 

For students who are more interested in a master's program, we offer a fully online master's degree in Aviation and Aerospace Management. Four courses are required for the certificate program (12 credit hours), all of which may be credited to the existing Master of Science in Aviation and Aerospace Management online degree program in the event that the student opts to continue in the master's degree program. For more information, please visit Master of Science in Aviation and Aerospace Management (Online).

Online Program Partnerships:

Purdue University is partnering with the International Society of Transport Aircraft Trading (ISTAT), a global organization for aviation professionals, to offer a non-credit certificate in aircraft asset management and leasing. The ISTAT University certificate is available through selected Purdue University online aviation programs and is designed for professionals looking to advance in the commercial aviation finance and leasing industry. Courses are delivered online by Purdue faculty using ISTAT-developed content.

For more information, please schedule an appointment with Purdue University’s online enrollment counselor.