AVIA 314 Principles of Aviation Administration

There is so much more to aviation than flying airplanes. This is a career-oriented course which introduces students to management competencies with a practical application to aviation service businesses. Course discussions include management functions, marketing, cash flows, and property oversight.

For information regarding prerequisites for this course, please refer to the Academic Course Catalog.

Course Guide

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The purpose of this course is to prepare the student to competently engage in the area of aviation administration as a mid-level manager.


Textbook Readings

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Course Requirements Checklist

After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.

Discussion: Class Introduction

Discussions are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student will submit a 2-minute minimum video presentation introducing themselves to their fellow classmates. Specific elements described in the assignment are to be included. This will be a graded assignment and the student must reply to at least two other classmates’ introductions as well. Each reply must be 150 words minimum.

Discussions (8)

Discussions are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student is required to submit an initial video (narrated PowerPoint) post and provide a written reply to at least two different students (minimum of 100 words). Guidance on how to create a narrated PowerPoint is provided. (CLO: A, B, C, D)

Company SWOT Analysis Assignment

The Company SWOT Analysis Assignment is the culminating project for AVIA 314. This analytical tool provides a structured approach to evaluate internal strengths and weaknesses, as well as external opportunities and threat, enabling a deeper understanding of the FBOs current standing and potential future trajectories. (CLO: A, B, C, D)

Quizzes (4)

The student will complete 4 quizzes in this course. Each quiz will be a timed, open-book/notes format. The quizzes contain multiple choice questions and are cumulative. The student will have 1 hour and 30 minutes to complete each quiz. The quiz allows for 2 attempts, and the highest score will be taken for the grade. (CLO: A, B, C, D)


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