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.

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

The student will introduce himself or herself to the class by answering some questions in a thread of at least 250 words. Each student must also reply to 2 other classmates. Reply posts are required to be at least 100 words.

Discussions (8)

Discussion assignment submissions consist of an initial video (narrated PowerPoint) post and at least two written replies (minimum of 250 words) on two thread submissions by two different students. Guidance on how to create a narrated PowerPoint is provided. (CLOs: A–D)

Strategic Recommendations Proposal Assignment

The Strategic Recommendations Proposal Assignment is the culminating project for AVIA 314.  The business proposal is used to address a specific problem or opportunity within an organization. Proposals will typically be focused and abbreviated in content and heavy with supporting arguments and data. (CLOs: A–D)

Quizzes (4)

The student will complete 4 quizzes in this course. Each quiz will be a timed open-book/note format. Quizzes incorporate multiple choice and essay type questions and quizzes are cumulative. The student will have one hour to complete each quiz. (CLOs: A–D)