The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) have teamed up to launch a Master of Business Administration in Aviation (MBAA) program and a stand-alone certificate in Airline Management.
The program, which will be offered virtually, will align with Embry Riddle’s modular degree program and IATA’s aviation management expertise. Through three blocks consisting of 36 credit hours, the program applies modern business concepts, methods, and tools to the challenges and specifics of the aviation business, creating an academic degree combining core business competencies with a strong aviation foundation.
“As aviation rebuilds from the COVID-19 crisis, laying the foundation for the workforce of the future is essential,” said Frederick Leger, IATA’s Senior Vice President for Commercial Products & Services. “Companies across the aviation value chain are recruiting once again and hence the importance of having programs in place which will provide the right skill set for the talent of the future.”
Block one of the program will teach students the fundamentals of risk, managing risk, and creating resiliency to help create high-reliability organizations. The second block will focus on core business activities and its structure will be based on input from the aviation industry on how to provide students with the necessary skills to advance their careers in managing functional departments. Lastly, the third block will consist of an aviation specialization in commercial management, focusing on the various airline business models and revenue management strategies.
“ERAU has developed a groundbreaking MBA program in Airline Management with a highly-reliable-organization theme,” said Dr. Maneesh Sharma dean of ERAU’s College of Business on the worldwide campus. “Partnering with IATA to create the airline management certificate will empower students to advance their leadership career in this industry and beyond.”
The program will begin in October with courses offered in an online setting at $1,000 per credit hour.
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