Aviation Maintenance Management
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.
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.
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.
Graduates of this program will be able to:
- Employ requisite knowledge, skills, and techniques to supervise 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.
Pending Accreditation: Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI) upon graduation of the first class
Program Structure
- 120 minimum total credit hours
- 32 credits hours major requirements, 11 credits hours of major electives, 47 credits hours additional requirements, 30 credit hours given for FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certification (or international equivalent).
The College of Aeronautics and Engineering
The mission of the College of Aeronautics and Engineering is to enhance technological literacy, education, and training essential to the knowledge economy, socio-economic well-being, and to the workforce development of the state of Ohio in general and Northeast Ohio in particular. The college’s curricula lead to various certificates in emerging/high-technology areas and to a seamless articulation with a technical associate, bachelor’s, and master’s degree programs with global perspectives for careers in business, industry, education, and government sectors.
Admissions Requirements
Admissions 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. For more information, visit the admissions website for international students.
Courses
Courses for the online BS in Aviation Management Maintenance frame a range of topics including, but not limited to, Professional Development in Aeronautics, Aviation Communications, and Aviation Safety Theory. The Strategic Aviation Maintenance Management Capstone will fulfill the writing-intensive requirement.
Tuition and Fees
Ohio Residents
| Per Credit Hour | Per 3-Credit Course | Approximate Tuition Cost |
| $575.70 | $1,727.10 | $50,700 full-time1 |
Non-Ohio Residents
| Per Credit Hour | Per 3-Credit Course | Approximate Tuition Cost |
| $585.70 | $1,757.10 | $50,800-$50,900 full-time2 |
1The flat-rate semester fee of $6,336.70 applies to full-time Ohio resident undergraduate students taking between 12-18 credit hours per semester. This program is calculated at 8 semesters. For part-time semesters: The $575.70 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 $6,336.70 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 semesters. For part-time semesters: The $585.70 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 the One Stop for Student Services at 330-672-6000, or via our website Contact Us link.
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 the One Stop for Student Services 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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