Aviation Management
West Virginia University Institute of Technology
United States of America, Aberdeen
Aviation Management
About
Cockpit, boardroom and everything in between. Oh, and you'll learn to fly!
Aerodynamics and Aircraft Performance
Explore the fundamental principles of aerodynamics and aircraft performance, including the four forces of flight; stability and control; weight and balance; flight at slow, transonic and supersonic speeds; operation at high altitudes; and operation in extreme environmental conditions.
Aviation Weather
A study of weather as it relates to aviation with an emphasis on weather concepts, reporting systems, forecasting systems, hazards, weather and flight planning, weather in relation to aircraft performance and weather reporting hardware and software.
Aviation Management and Leadership
This courses explores management methods used by aviation crews, airline management, suppliers, service providers and manufacturers. It focuses on decision-making, communication skills, sales management and emotional intelligence.
Requirements
Entry Requirements
- A cumulative 2.5 or better secondary/high school GPA (4.0 scale)
- College Entrance Exams- ACT or SAT - If you are applying to the School of Engineering
or the School of Nursing, you are required to submit ACT or SAT exam score results.
Applicants to all other academic programs do not need to submit an ACT or SAT
but will be required to take a placement exam after your arrival to campus.
- Proof of English Proficiency
Applicants to the Leonard C. Nelson College of Engineering, including all Engineering programs, Engineering Technology, Mathematics and Chemistry, must obtain an ACT math score of at least 19 or a SAT math score of 460 on exam taken prior to March 2016 or 510 SAT score taken March 2016 and after.
- A cumulative 2.0 or better college GPA (4.0 scale)
- 24 or more earned credit hours (Equivalent to U.S. system)
- Students with less than 24 hours will also have to meet the same requirements as
First time freshman
- Proof of English Proficiency
Career
Students complete the majority of their initial flight training during their freshman year at the flight school of their choosing. While doing so, they also take online courses in aviation, business, marketing and communications from WVU Tech. Those who have already completed their flight training can earn credit for their education.
Once your coursework is finished, you'll have earned the additional training it takes to advance you career in aviation.
Note: All students pay in-state tuition rates for the WVU Tech courses.
Graduates of the program will be equipped to land positions such as:
- Airline pilot
- Corporate pilot
- Charter pilot
- Flight instructor
Fee Information
Tuition Fee
USD 19,296 / yearHow to Apply
- Set up an account at the link below. This will give you access to the WVU System application.
- Select the Keyser campus to access the PSC application.
- Select " Hospitality (Culinary) - offered on the Beckley campus" as your intended major.
- Complete all the additional required information, and submit your application.
Aviation Management
West Virginia University Institute of Technology
United States of America,
Aberdeen