MS in Aeronautics – General Expand Your Aviation Knowledge
30
Credit Hours
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Become a Leader in Aviation with a Master of Science in Aeronautics
Do you want to take your aviation career to new heights? With advanced skills in aviation management through Liberty’s online Master of Science (MS) in Aeronautics, you can become a leader in the field. With your experience enhanced by specialized training, you can stand out as a problem solver and expert with the tools you need to help aeronautics organizations thrive.
2024 Loening Trophy Winner
Liberty University’s School of Aeronautics is a 4-time recipient of the Loening Trophy — one of the rarest and oldest collegiate aviation awards — for being the nation’s most outstanding college aviation program.
In your Master of Science in Aeronautics, you will study under our faculty of seasoned professionals who have years of real-world aviation experience. You will explore advanced techniques and cutting-edge technology that can help you apply your flight training and experience to new challenges in aviation.
With our mission to Train Champions for Christ, we have based all the courses within our School of Aeronautics on biblical principles, so you can be prepared to act with excellence and integrity in all you do. Our students have a reputation as honest hard workers who are well-trained in their field. As a result, our graduates are highly sought after by employers. When you partner with us, you can be confident that we will give you the foundation you need to become a respected, innovative industry leader.
Why Choose Liberty’s Master of Science in Aeronautics Program?
Earning your master’s degree in aeronautics means that you are moving beyond the training and study of your peers. You are preparing yourself to bring a new level of confident understanding and higher-order thinking to the field of aviation and will demonstrate your competence to lead. You will gain new advanced skills and knowledge in aviation safety, management, and leadership while positioning yourself for rewarding roles in companies and organizations that desire qualified aviation professionals.
Liberty’s MS in Aeronautics is designed to give you a practical course of study that expands on your flight and aviation knowledge so you can learn how to manage operations and personnel in an aviation organization. You can learn new skills that can help you advance your career as well as train ethical and competent pilots. With these skills, you can also pursue roles in aviation education, which require advanced training and studies beyond the bachelor’s level.
What Will You Study in Our Master’s in Aeronautics Online Degree?
Earning a Master of Science in Aeronautics will provide you with a well-rounded understanding of the aviation industry and leadership. You’ll dive into courses in aviation safety and leadership to prepare for the ever-changing aeronautics field. Throughout our master’s in aeronautics program, you will expand on your previous flight and aviation safety training. You will study the structure of aviation organizations, aviation law, and ethical leadership. Finally, you will complete a practical capstone project that will demonstrate your knowledge and help establish you as an expert in aviation.
Potential Career Opportunities
- Aircraft manufacturer manager
- Airline safety program manager
- Airport manager
- Aviation education administrator
- Aviation regulations consultant
- Aviation trainer/educator
- Aviation training services course developer
- FAA safety inspector
- Military senior leadership
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Degree Information
- This program falls under the School of Aeronautics.
- View the Graduate Aeronautics Course Guides (login required).
Degree Completion Plan (PDF)
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Tuition & Aid
Your success is our success, which is why we are committed to providing quality academics at an affordable tuition rate. While other colleges are increasing their tuition, we have frozen tuition rates for the majority of our undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs for the past 9 years – and counting.
Graduate Full Time | $565/Credit |
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Graduate Part Time | $615/Credit |
Military Graduate | $275/Credit |
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Admission Information for Our Master of Science (MS) in Aeronautics
Admission Requirements
- Apply online or over the phone with an admissions counselor by calling (800) 424-9596.
- A non-refundable, non-transferable $50 application fee will be posted on the current application upon enrollment (waived for qualifying service members, veterans, and military spouses – documentation verifying military status is required).
- Send official college transcripts (mailed as sealed, unopened copies or sent via a direct electronic transcript system). A regionally or nationally accredited bachelor’s degree with at least a 3.0 GPA is required for admission in good standing. Applicants who have earned a master’s degree or at least 12 graduate credits from an accredited institution will be assessed on the basis of the master’s-level degree work.
- Unofficial transcripts can be used for acceptance purposes with the submission of a Transcript Request Form.
- Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.
Preliminary Acceptance
If you are sending in a preliminary transcript for acceptance, you must:
- Be in your final term and planning to start your master’s degree after the last day of class for your bachelor’s degree.
- Complete a Bachelor’s Self-Certification Form confirming your completion date. You may download the form from the Forms and Downloads page or contact an admissions counselor to submit the form on your behalf.
- Submit an official/unofficial transcript to confirm that you are in your final term. The preliminary transcript must show a minimum of 105 completed credit hours.
- If you are a current Liberty University student completing your undergraduate degree, you will need to submit a Degree/Certificate Completion Application.
- Send in an additional, final official transcript with a conferral date on it by the end of your first semester of enrollment in the new master’s degree.
Dual Enrollment
Please see the Online Dual Enrollment page for information about starting graduate courses while finishing your bachelor’s degree.
Transcript Policies
Unofficial College Transcript Policy
Unofficial transcripts combined with a Transcript Request Form can be used for admission. Official transcripts are required within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first, and will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.
Before sending unofficial college transcripts, please make sure they include the following:
- Your previous school’s name or logo printed on the document
- Cumulative GPA
- A list of completed courses and earned credit broken down by semester
- Degree and date conferred (if applicable)
Official College Transcript Policy
An acceptable official college transcript is one that has been issued directly from the institution and is in a sealed envelope. If you have one in your possession, it must meet the same requirements. If your previous institution offers electronic official transcript processing, they can send the document directly to luoverify@liberty.edu.
If the student uses unofficial transcripts with a Transcript Request Form to gain acceptance, all official transcripts must be received within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first. Failure to send all official transcripts within the 60-day period will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.
Admissions Office Contact Information
Liberty University Online Admissions Verification
1971 University Blvd.
Lynchburg, VA 24515
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Military
Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe.
Who May Qualify?
- Active Duty
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/Retirees
- Spouses of Service Members and Veterans/Retirees
- Current Department of Defense Employees
Available Benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $275 per credit hour for graduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who service in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $625 per course)*
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
*Not applicable to certificates.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know I am getting a quality education?
Liberty University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). This regional accreditation lends its authority to all of our programs.
Is Liberty’s School of Aeronautics Distinguished?
Liberty University’s School of Aeronautics is a 4-time recipient of the Loening Trophy — one of the rarest and oldest collegiate aviation awards — for being the nation’s most outstanding college aviation program.
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