Lewis University

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.S. - Aviation and Transportation

Format: Campus, Online

Program Description:

The Master of Science in Aviation and Transportation is designed to offer a multi-faceted approach in preparing graduates for careers in higher education, industry, professional management, government, and other agencies associated with aviation and transportation.
This program will study the current transportation industry and that industry's regulation from a variety of perspectives. The student will develop an appreciation of human factors and the importance of research in decision making and will develop skills in communication, human resource management, budgeting, safety management and quality assurance.
This program incorporates the moral and ethical dimensions of decision making and interpersonal relations in all coursework. The program will ensure that students, in their roles as leaders in this critical field, understand the importance of integrity, fairness, and respect for diverse cultural traditions.

Accreditation:

Department of Aviation programs are approved by the Federal Aviation Administration under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR): Approved Dispatcher Program, Approved Flight School, and Approved Aviation Maintenance Technician School.

Eligibility Requirements:

1.A completed application (along with a nonrefundable application fee).
2.Academic transcripts from each institution attended.
3.A one-to-two page personal statement describing the applicant's background and how the degree relates to the applicant's career goals.
4.Three letters of recommendation (one from a faculty member familiar with the applicant’s academic performance, a second from an employer, and a third from one who can attest to the applicant’s likely success in the program).

# of Credits Required:

36

Tuition & Financial Aid

Cost Per Credit Hour:

740 USD

Financial Aid Offered: Yes

Classification: Master's Colleges & Universities I

Institution Sector: Private not-for-profit

Locale: Large Suburb

Size & Settings: 5,000 - 9,999