Aviation Maintenance Management
Kent State University’s Bachelor of Science in Aviation Maintenance Management is an online program designed for those seeking leadership roles in aviation maintenance. The program covers key areas such as aviation safety, management principles, and regulatory compliance, preparing graduates to oversee aviation operations and ensure safety standards are met. With flexible coursework, you can earn your degree while advancing your career in the dynamic field of aviation maintenance.
Aviation Maintenance Management Bachelor’s Degree Program Overview
The Bachelor of Science degree in Aviation Maintenance Management is a completer program designed to prepare certified aviation maintenance technicians with the necessary knowledge and skills to further develop professionally and advance their careers in the areas of leadership, communication and management.
The mission of the Bachelor of Science degree in Aviation Maintenance Management is to prepare students with the highest quality education for a career in aviation maintenance management, and provide aviation maintenance organizations with qualified candidates who possess skill sets consisting of solid management and communication principles, as well as technical skills consistent with those of successful aviation maintenance professionals.
Students will be able to complete the bachelor’s degree in under four years. Students are able to earn the Business minor by choosing the final minor required courses from their general electives.
Program Learning Outcomes
Graduates of this program will be able to:
- Employ requisite knowledge, skills and techniques to manage others in the process of the inspection, repair and return of aircraft to service.
- Integrate skills and knowledge essential to the management of aircraft maintenance programs with a focus on safety and efficiency.
- Incorporate skills and knowledge needed to effectively lead and manage a team of people working in a maintenance repair organization.
The educational goals of the program are the following:
- Exhibit the qualities of excellence, integrity, leadership, management and professionalism within their area of professional specialization in aviation.
- Demonstrate a professional commitment to safety and contribute to the safety culture within their area of professional specialization in aviation.
- Demonstrate the ability to improve aerospace for generations to come through experiential learning, creativity and innovation within their area of professional specialization in aviation.
- Manifest the college’s core values in the areas of collaboration, compassion, inclusiveness, innovation, integrity, respect and perseverance within their area of professional specialization in aviation.
Program Structure
120 minimum total credit hours: 32 credits (13) major requirement courses, 11 credits of major electives, 12 credits (4) additional requirement courses, 24 credits (8) Kent Core courses, 30 credits FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certification or international equivalent, 11 credits of general electives.
Aviation Maintenance Management Bachelor’s Degree Program Admissions Requirements
The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents and adult students who graduated from high school three or more years ago.
Admission to this major is selective. Applicants must hold Airframe and Powerplant certificates issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) or the equivalent certification from an International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) member state.
International Students: All international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning a minimum 71 TOEFL iBT score, minimum 6.0 IELTS score, minimum 47 PTE score or minimum 100 DET score, or by completing the ELS level 112 Intensive English Program. For more information on international admission visit the admissions website for international students.
Important Dates
Program Courses
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA) | ||
| ACCT 23020 | INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING | 3 |
| AERN 22500 | INTRODUCTION TO AVIATION MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT | 2 |
| AERN 30000 | PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN AERONAUTICS | 1 |
| AERN 32400 | AVIATION COMMUNICATIONS | 2 |
| AERN 42000 | HUMAN FACTORS IN AVIATION MAINTENANCE | 2 |
| AERN 42799 | STRATEGIC AVIATION MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT CAPSTONE (ELR) (WIC) 1 | 2 |
| AERN 45135 | AVIATION SAFETY THEORY | 3 |
| AERN 45400 | AVIATION MAINTENANCE LAW AND REGULATIONS | 2 |
| COMM 35852 | INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION (DIVG) | 3 |
| FIN 36053 | BUSINESS FINANCE | 3 |
| HRM 34180 | HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| MGMT 24163 | PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| MKTG 25010 | PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING | 3 |
| Major Electives, choose from the following: | 11 | |
| AERN 32100 | ADVANCED AIRCRAFT COMPOSITE TECHNOLOGY | |
| AERN 32200 | AVIONICS MAINTENANCE FOR GLASS COCKPITS | |
| AERN 35339 | FIXED BASE OPERATOR OPERATIONS | |
| AERN 45040 | LABOR RELATIONS IN THE AVIATION INDUSTRY | |
| AERN 45255 | LEGAL ANALYSIS OF AVIATION AND ENGINEERING DISASTERS | |
| Any Aeronautics (AERN) Upper-Division course (30000 or 40000 level) with college approval | ||
| Any Engineering (ENGR) Upper-Division course (30000 or 40000 level) with college approval | ||
| Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA) | ||
| ECON 22060 | PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS (KSS) | 3 |
| ECON 22061 | PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS (KSS) | 3 |
| MATH 11010 | ALGEBRA FOR CALCULUS (KMCR) | 3 |
| MATH 11022 | TRIGONOMETRY (KMCR) | 3 |
| Kent Core Composition | 6 | |
| Kent Core Humanities and Fine Arts (minimum one course from each) | 9 | |
| Kent Core Social Sciences (must be from two disciplines) | 3 | |
| Kent Core Basic Sciences (must include one laboratory) | 6-7 | |
| FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certification (or international equivalent) | 30 | |
| General Electives (total credit hours depends on earning 120 credit hours, including 39 upper-division credit hours) 2 | 11 | |
| Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 120 | |
1A minimum C grade must be earned to fulfill the writing-intensive requirement.
2Recommended: CIS 24053 and MGMT 34165 to complete requirements for the Business minor.
Aviation Maintenance Management Bachelor’s Degree Program Tuition and Fees
Ohio Residents
| Per Credit Hour | Per 3-Credit Course | Approximate Tuition Cost |
| $592.97 | $1,778.91 | $52,200 full-time1 |
Non-Ohio Residents
| Per Credit Hour | Per 3-Credit Course | Approximate Tuition Cost |
| $602.97 | $1,808.91 | $53,400 full-time2 |
1The flat-rate semester fee of $6,526.80 applies to full-time Ohio resident undergraduate students taking between 12-18 credit hours per semester. This program is calculated at 8 (15 hour) semesters. For part-time semesters: The $592.97 per-credit-hour rate applies to part-time Ohio resident undergraduate students taking fewer than 12 credit hours per semester.
2The flat-rate semester fee of $6,526.80 applies to full-time non-Ohio resident undergraduate students enrolled in a fully online degree program and taking between 12-18 credit hours, PLUS a surcharge of $10 per credit hours of actual credits taken (between 12-18 semester credits or $120-$180). This program is calculated at 8 (15 hour) semesters. For part-time semesters: The $602.97 per-credit-hour tuition rate applies to part-time non-Ohio resident undergraduate students enrolled in a fully online degree program and taking fewer than 12 credit hours per semester, PLUS a surcharge of $10 per credit hour.
An additional Distance Learning fee for all students enrolled in a distance learning course is $15 per credit hour. Program tuition and costs are estimated and subject to change.
Total program cost based on Tuition Guarantee Program for a full-time student taking 12-18 credit hours for 8 semesters. Actual tuition costs may vary based on a student’s chosen academic plan. For a complete listing of tuition rates for approved online programs, please contact Kent State’s Financial, Billing & Enrollment Center at 330-672-6000 or via our website Contact Us link.
The total program costs are estimates and are not final or binding. Program costs are based on standard fees, but fees may vary based on the actual classes taken. Kent State University disclaims any liability arising from the use of or reliance upon these program cost estimates by any person. Program costs are subject to change without notice.
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