Soar to Success with an Aviation Management Degree
Marywood’s Aviation Management program offers two specialized tracks, catering to aspiring pilots and individuals intrigued by the business aspects of airport operations. One track focuses on pilot and flight operations, ideal for those with ambitions to soar the skies, while the other delves into airline management, catering to those inclined towards the business facets of airport operations and administration.
The fusion of aviation management with business education represents a distinguishing advantage for students, offering exceptional prospects for career advancement. On-campus pilot ground instruction supplements the program, while flight operations are facilitated through a partnership with FlyGATEWAY based out of the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport situated approximately fifteen minutes from Marywood's campus.
Graduates with a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Aviation Management find that the combination of aviation and business is a great asset to their professional career advancement opportunities.
Begin flying during your first semester
Only aviation management degree in northeast Pennsylvania
Accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools & Programs (ACBSP)
Get Your Aviation Management Degree In Philadelphia
Marywood University has expanded its longstanding Aviation programs into the Philadelphia area at Blue Bell Airport. This expansion offers you the perfect opportunity to achieve your dream of becoming a pilot or airline/airport leader while earning your business degreeonline—all in one integrated program! Learn More
Flight Training
The FlyGateway Partnership provides aviation students with a wealth of resources, enabling them to train on aircraft and in facilities that will provide a training experience of the highest standard as they work toward their goal of becoming professional pilots.
In 2023, Marywood University’s Aviation Management program was ranked #5 among the “2023 Top Ten Flight Schools and Universities in Pennsylvania” by Academic Ground, an online international scholarship finder service aimed at helping students find scholarships and grants.
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Flight training is conducted with FlyGATEWAY, a large flight school based out of the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport. FlyGATEWAY provides Marywood Aviation students with experience for real-world application and career development, ensuring that our graduates are prepared for a thriving career in aviation upon program completion.
Flight Simulator
Marywood's Aviation Management Program built the body of the flight simulator out of an aircraft that was damaged in an accident. The program wanted it to be a Crew Resources Management simulator, but the main focus reducing the cost of flight certification for students in the program. The simulator is linked to a clock, and as the day progresses, the light in the simulator changes to mimic the actual light outside. People in the simulator hear the noises that one would actually hear inside an airplane. The simulator is also designed so students have to fly based on the gages, which is what they would fly on in a real airplane. Marywood's flight simulator is so complete that the only things missing are parts that require it to fly!
The Learning Commons changes minds about what a library is, how it works, and what it's supposed to do. By seamlessly navigating the ever-changing learning landscape, The Learning Commons in effect removes previous barriers to knowledge creation. Since it is far more than a repository for information, the facility instantly became a place where people collaborate and create knowledge, using the latest technology and the energy that is borne of intellectual exchange and inspirational spaces.
The Shields Center for Visual Arts building contains The Maslow Collection, Mahady Gallery, Suraci Gallery, classrooms for the art history and arts administration programs, studios for art therapy, two graphic design Mac labs, and a 24-hour drop-in Mac lab. The Maslow Collection and Study Gallery for Contemporary Art housed in the Shields Center features more than 500 works by artists such as Robert Rauschenberg, Jasper Johns, Andy Warhol, and Chuck Close.
The School of Business classrooms at Marywood University are modern, technology-equipped learning spaces designed to support collaboration and professional development. These classrooms feature multimedia presentation systems, comfortable seating, and flexible layouts that encourage discussion, group work, and interactive learning. The environment reflects real-world business settings, helping students develop practical skills in areas such as management, finance, marketing, and entrepreneurship while working closely with faculty and peers.
The Udall Foundation seeks future leaders across a wide spectrum of environmental fields, including policy, engineering, science, education, urban planning and renewal, business, health, justice, and economics. The Foundation also seeks future Native American and Alaska Native leaders in public and community health care, tribal government, and public policy affecting Native American communities, including land and resource management, economic development, and education.
Explore the vibrant community and endless opportunities that await you at Marywood. Attend one of our special events designed specially for you to learn more about Marywood's degree programs, dedicated faculty, and welcoming campus.
Marywood University hosts three academic Centers of Excellence on campus; The Center for Law, Justice and Policy, The Center for Urban Studies, and The Mother Theresa Maxis, IHM Center. Each center provides students with the tools and resources to excel in their academic endeavors, fostering a dynamic environment where they can engage deeply with their respective fields of study and make meaningful contributions to their communities and beyond.
Marywood University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSHE).
The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Aviation Management is certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and is accredited by the the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
