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Aviation Management - Airline/Airport (BBA)

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.

Program Highlights

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 degree online—all in one integrated program!
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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.

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Ranked #5 among "Top Ten Flight Schools"

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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Marywood was amazing for me! After starting my collegiate career in Pittsburgh, I realized I wasn’t following my real passions in life. I came back home to find the p...

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Top Career Paths

  • Airport Manager

  • Air Traffic Controller

  • Commercial Airline Pilot

  • Aerospace Engineer

Top Employers

  • Airports

  • Commercial Airline Companies

  • Federal Department of Transportation

  • Flight Safety International

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Centers of Excellence

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.

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Accreditation

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).

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