Aviation Safety, MS (53-158) (33 hours) [ Also available as an accelerated program]

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Student Learning Outcomes - The graduate with a Master of Science degree in Aviation Safety will be able to:

Apply the knowledge and skills appropriate to aviation safety and aviation management.
Understand and use specialized knowledge in aviation safety, and aviation safety program management.
Gain an understanding of research methods and how they may be applied to the aviation industry.

This program is designed to prepare individuals for a career in aviation safety, safety program management, aviation management, airport safety, and cabin or maintenance safety. The degree is especially relevant for those who have earned a baccalaureate degree in aviation or those who are working in the field require more specialized knowledge.

To be accepted into this program, a student must have a minimum grade point average of 2.70 in their undergraduate major. Suitable educational background includes a four-year bachelor’s degree in an aviation or safety related field, or at least three years of work experience in aviation or safety for acceptance into this degree program. Additionally, a statement of purpose describing academic and professional achievements and goals as well as two letters of recommendation will be required. Exceptions to this standard may be granted on a case by case basis. A comprehensive examination is required. This program only admits students for the Fall and Spring semesters only.

Joint MS in Aviation Safety with the University of Management and Technology in Pakistan

The UCM Aviation Safety program has a joint degree articulation with the University of Management and Technology. Under this agreement, students may take a combination of six classes from UCM and five classes from UMT. Students in this program must be accepted by both UCM and UMT to participate, and all coursework at UCM will be completed 100% online asynchronously for student convenience. Interested students should contact Prof. Andy Multer (multer@ucmo.edu), the UCM Department of Aviation Graduate Coordinator, and Dr. Ahmad Aizaz (ahmade.aizaz@umt.edu.pk), the Associate Principal for the UMT Institute of Aviation Studies.

Required Graduate Courses: 33 Semester Hours

Coursework: 24 Semester Hours

One of the following (depends if taken on campus/online): 3 Semester Hours

AVIA 5520 - Aircraft Accident Investigation (3) (on campus)
AVIA 5530 - Principles of Aviation Accident Causation (3) (online)

Departmentally Approved Electives: 6 Semester Hours

AVIA 5420 - Air Transportation (3)
AVIA 5430 - Corporate Aviation Management (3)
AVIA 5550 - Aviation Safety (3)
Any 5000 level INDM or SAFE course

Minimum Graduate Hour Total: 33 Semester Hours

A Comprehensive Exam is required.

Accelerated Program Notes:

The Accelerated model for this program designed for the BS Aviation Management - Airport Management Option.

UCM students with a major GPA of at least 2.70 may consult with their faculty advisor and complete a school application to declare the accelerated BS Aviation Management - Airport Management - MS Aviation Safety option. Prior to beginning the graduate portion of the program, students in the accelerated program will need to apply to the UCM Graduate School for formal admittance to the Accelerated BS/MS program. Admission into the Accelerated BS/MS program requires a minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 2.70 or higher

Courses that an accelerated student may be eligible to include as overlap between the undergraduate and graduate programs:

AVIA 5030 - Airport Planning and Design (3) (AVIA 4030)

AVIA 5550 - Aviation Safety (3) (AVIA 4500)

AVIA 5590 - Aviation Law (3) (AVIA 4090)

AVIA 5420 - Air Transportation (3) (AVIA 4420)

AVIA 5430 - Corporate Aviation Management (3) (AVIA 4430)

The Accelerated model for this program designed for the BS Aviation Management - Flight Operations Management Option.

UCM students with a major GPA of at least 2.70 may consult with their faculty advisor and complete a school application to declare the accelerated BS Aviation Management - Flight Operations Management - MS Aviation Safety option. Prior to beginning the graduate portion of the program, students in the accelerated program will need to apply to the UCM Graduate School for formal admittance to the Accelerated BS/MS program.

Courses that an accelerated student may be eligible to include as overlap between the undergraduate and graduate programs:

AVIA 5550 - Aviation Safety (3) (AVIA 4500)

AVIA 5590 - Aviation Law (3) (AVIA 4090)

AVIA 5610 - Physiological Human Factors (3) (AVIA 4610)

AVIA 5420 - Air Transportation (3) (AVIA 4420)

AVIA 5430 - Corporate Aviation Management (3) (AVIA 4430)

The Accelerated model for this program designed for the BS Professional Pilot.

UCM students with a major GPA of at least 2.70 may consult with their faculty advisor and complete a school application to declare the accelerated BS Professional Pilot - MS Aviation Safety option. Prior to beginning the graduate portion of the program, students in the accelerated program will need to apply to the UCM Graduate School for formal admittance to the Accelerated BS/MS program.

Courses that an accelerated student may be eligible to include as overlap between the undergraduate and graduate programs:

AVIA 5550 - Aviation Safety (3) (AVIA 4500)

AVIA 5590 - Aviation Law (3) (AVIA 4090)

AVIA 5610 - Physiological Human Factors (3) (AVIA 4610)

AVIA 5420 - Air Transportation (3) (AVIA 4420)

AVIA 5430 - Corporate Aviation Management (3) (AVIA 4430)