Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Airport Management

What you will study

Your graduate coursework will begin with UCM’s MBA Business Knowledge Foundations class to restore or strengthen skills you’ll need to successfully oversee airport operations. Then, you’ll move to MBA courses in airport management, which are based on AAAE standards. Two airport leadership courses prepare you to become an AAAE Certified Member (C.M.), which demonstrates your understanding of the varied functions of airport operations. If you’ve already earned this certification, you’ll get course credits and can direct your focus to these topics, some of which prepare you for additional AAAE certifications:

• Airport Planning and Design
• Airport Finance
• Aviation Safety Program Management
• Strategic Communications

You can apply what you learn in a capstone course, identifying a problem or challenge at an airport or other organization and presenting your solution to leadership.

 

 

Unique learning opportunities in airport management

As you pursue UCM’s AACSB-accredited MBA in Airport Management degree, you’ll analyze operations and strategize solutions for growth at every turn. These resources and opportunities help UCM rank among the best MBA programs in the state, as well as the best online MBA programs in the nation:

• Experiential classes: The experience you gain in UCM’s MBA courses will get you recognized by employers. Examine issues, make decisions and present solutions to actual organizations while building your resume and earning your MBA in Airport Management degree.
• Internships: If you have yet to work within an airport, an internship can give you a real-world view of your future career. You may choose an internship instead of your capstone course and gain hands-on experience to boost your resume.
• Certifications: UCM’s MBA courses in airport management will prepare you for additional AAAE certifications. The Airport Certified Employee (ACE) certification in Safety Management Systems will demonstrate your knowledge in improving airport safety based on FAA regulations. The ACE certification in Airport Finance will show your understanding of the airport system as it relates to financial regulations and practices for budgeting and beyond.

 

What can you do with an MBA in Airport Management from UCM?

An AACSB-accredited MBA in Airport Management from the University of Central Missouri gives you an edge in the job market as you apply for airport positions such as:

• Airport director and manager
• Marketing manager
• Environmental planning manager
• Facilities development manager
• Finance manager
• Operations or maintenance manager

You may also choose to pursue a career in airport consulting or with government agencies such as the Federal Aviation Administration.

Career opportunities with UCM’s MBA in Airport Management degree

UCM’s MBA program director, as well as Airport Management program faculty, offer their expertise and time to advise MBA students regarding career paths and opportunities.

To get a look at the kind of opportunities that await you after completion of your MBA in Airport Management degree, use the interactive tool below.

 

 

Financial assistance options for your MBA in Airport Management degree

An investment in a Master of Business Administration in Airport Management will expand your career opportunities and your earning potential. As you explore the best online MBA programs and courses for airport management, you may also be considering how to finance your graduate degree. At the University of Central Missouri, we make available resources for loans, grants and employment opportunities, as well as scholarships, that can help fund your education.

Scholarships for UCM’s AACSB-accredited MBA

Graduate students pursuing a master’s degree within UCM’s Harmon College of Business may qualify to apply for the following scholarships:

• Adrian and Margaret Harmon Business Graduate Scholarship
• Lucas Sterne & Albert G. Spaeth Graduate Business Scholarship

Search these and other scholarships available through UCM or alumni gifts using the UCM Scholarship Finder.

Explore programs related to airport management.   If you have an interest in completing your MBA in Airport Management, you may also want to explore these UCM master’s degrees: Aviation Safety, MS Industrial Management, MS

Admission Requirements

Applicants for the MBA program must have a completed undergraduate degree (in any discipline) from an accredited institution and have earned a minim undergraduate GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale).  The GMAT and GRE are no longer an admissions requirement. However, students must be prepared for the rigor of quantitative analysis (including business math and statistics, accounting, finance, and economics) in order to be successful in the program.

Accreditation

The University of Central Missouri's Master of Business Administration program is accredited by AACSB International.  UCM is one of only six universities in the state of Missouri to have both business and accounting accreditations through AACSB.  When you're evaluating your MBA options, an AACSB accreditation means that the university has met the highest standards in business education.