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Western Michigan University's aviation management and operations program equips future aviation industry leaders with essential skills for success. Graduates emerge ready for careers in airport operations, safety oversight, aviation insurance, aircraft sales, or aviation marketing. The curriculum focuses on specialized aviation management courses while covering critical topics like aircraft systems, aerodynamics, aviation regulations, and safety protocols. Students also develop strong business fundamentals, creating seamless pathways to top-tier MBA programs.
At WMU, aviation management students merge their passion for flight with business acumen. The program fuels intellectual curiosity about aviation-business intersections through hands-on learning experiences, culminating in a comprehensive senior capstone project. Leveraging cutting-edge simulation technology, students develop and implement realistic airline business plans, applying knowledge gained throughout their academic journey.
A first-year applicant is a student who is applying for admission and who has not attempted or earned any college credit after graduating from high school/secondary school (or earned equivalent).
Minimum English proficiency test scores:
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): 71 iBT
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic: 6.0
Pearson Test of English, Academic Module (PTE): 48
Michigan English Test (MET): 48
Application deadlines:
Fall: June 15; Spring: October 15