College of Aeronautics and Engineering
School of Aeronautics
www.kent.edu/aeronautics

About This Program

Take your aviation career to new heights with the M.S. degree in Aviation Management and Logistics. Our hands-on curriculum prepares you for success in operations, logistics, safety and more, with experienced faculty bringing real-world industry knowledge to the classroom. Whether you are advancing your career or making a change, our program sets you on the path to achieving your goals. For an added advantage, pair the M.B.A. with this degree. Read more...

Contact Information

• Ali Abdul-Aziz, Ph.D., P.E. | CAEgraduatestudies@kent.edu |
  330-672-1032

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Program Delivery

• Delivery:
  • Fully online

Applications to the M.S. in Aviation Management and Logistics are not being accepted at this time.

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries*

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For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.

Admission Requirements

Applications to the M.S. in Aviation Management and Logistics are not being accepted at this time.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Minimum 2.750 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale
• Official transcript(s)
• Goal statement
• Two letters of recommendation
• English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning one of the following:¹
  • Minimum 71 TOEFL iBT score
  • Minimum 6.0 IELTS score
  • Minimum 50 PTE score
  • Minimum 100 DET score

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International applicants who do not meet the above test scores may be considered for conditional admission.

Program Requirements

Major Requirements

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Students with no previous aviation weather experience are required to take AERN 65400 as an elective. The minimum credit hours for electives depends on meeting 30 total credit hours for the degree.

²

A maximum 6 credit hours of AERN 65092 and AERN 65496, combined, may be applied toward the degree.

³

Students who are planning to advance to a doctorate or are interested specifically in research may complete a thesis in place of the capstone with advisor approval. Students selecting the thesis must continually register for AERN 65199 for maximum 6 credit hours toward the degree (students may need to register for AERN 65299 to complete the thesis requirement; however, those credit hours do not, whatsoever, count toward the degree). With the thesis, students will complete the M.S. degree at 34 credit hours.

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The capstone consists of a scholarly paper or project that integrates knowledge attained through coursework and research experience. Students may undertake original empirical research, case studies, reports or research results, theoretical or applied designs of logistical systems. The capstone may include improvements on existing systems or completion of a project from an identified client. Students are engaged in workplace or internship applications of the capstone or empirical analysis of an aviation management and logistics system.

Graduation Requirements

• No more than one-half of a graduate student’s coursework may be taken in 50000-level courses.
• Grades below C are not counted toward completion of requirements for the degree.

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

1. Design, build, analyze and manage logistical systems at aviation organizations engaged in the transport of people and goods via air transport.
2. Perform management functions at an executive level overseeing the processes of an aviation organization.
3. Model and forecast logistical strategies for domestic and international aviation operations.
4. Analyze and manage safety systems, human error analysis and decision-making.

Dual Degree with Master of Business Administration

Applications to the Dual Degree - M.B.A./M.S. Aviation Management and Logistics are not being accepted at this time.

Students have the opportunity to complete a dual degree program with the M.S. degree in Aviation Management and Logistics and the M.B.A. degree in Business Administration. A separate application must be submitted for each program. Students can view admission requirements for each program on their respective catalog page.

The dual M.S./M.B.A. degree program prepares students for responsible leadership positions and provides an integrated business and aviation management and logistics education with an emphasis on regional, national and global implications in the field of aviation.

Dual Degree Requirements

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MGMT 68051 is required for students who have not worked a minimum of two years, full time, since obtaining their bachelor's degree. Students waived the course may graduate with 52 credit hours.

²

Students with no previous aviation weather experience are required to take AERN 65400 as an elective.

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A maximum 6 credit hours of AERN 65092 and AERN 65496 combined may be applied toward the dual degree.

Full Description

The Master of Science degree in Aviation Management and Logistics prepares graduates to perform at an advanced level in organizations that move people and/or goods via air transport.

Students in the program examine the business of aviation logistics and its role in the global supply chain. In addition, they learn techniques necessary to understand and develop an aviation logistics model for producing an accurate and effective forecast for demand of aviation services.

Students are given practical experience in the negotiating, vetting and managing of vendor and labor contracts. They also learn the economic, regulatory, political, geographical and human-centric challenges facing the industry today, including profit strategies, human-error interventions tactics and post-9/11 security legislation concerning air cargo operations.

Safety policy, risk management, assurance and safety promotion are the key focus areas, and students take an in-depth study of the concepts, principals, design, implementation and administration of aviation safety management systems. As weather events are so disruption to an aviation organization, students gain an understanding of hazardous weather and the products to predict weather impact on aviation operations.