Aviation Management
Purdue’s aviation management program prepares you for leadership roles in airport and airline operations. Learn to manage ground systems, logistics and safety with confidence in a nationally recognized program accredited by the Aviation Accreditation Board International.
Why Purdue?
With a degree in aviation management from Purdue, you will be well-prepared to step into various critical roles within the aviation industry. Careers in this field are diverse and include:
- Airline dispatcher
- Airport operations director
- Revenue management analyst
- Aviation and aerospace management
Our graduates thrive across various high-impact roles, contributing to the success of some of the most prestigious organizations in the aviation sector, including:
- United States Air Force
- Universal Asset Management (UAM)
- Southwest Airlines
- American Airlines
You should pursue the most rigorous high school curriculum available to you. Succeeding in challenging courses will make you a stronger candidate for Purdue’s competitive admission process and better prepare you for college success.
Minimum high school coursework (many applicants exceed these minimums):
- Math – 4 years
- English – 4 years
- Lab science – 3 years
- Social studies – 3 years
- World language – 2 years
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Transfer to Aviation Management
Purdue admits to individual majors. Transfer students must meet Purdue’s overall transfer criteria, as well as any major-specific requirements. Before you apply, check the closed programs page to confirm this major is open to transfer students. If it is, refer to the information below for major-specific transfer criteria.
- Minimum 2.5 GPA
