erau degree briefing: bs technical management, and mba in aviation
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Degree Briefing:Thursday, Oct. 15, 2:00 to 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time (USA)
A brief introduction to:
1. The Bachelor of Science in Technical Management (BSTM)2. The Master of Business Administration in Aviation (MBAA)
A few session pointersWe will use Text Chat. Microphones are not enabledSlides will be emailed to you after the sessionThe Presenter’s emails will be listed at the endA link to the recording will be available at this same link
Today’s Agenda
• Introduction• Presentation by Dr. Peter O’Reilly (BSTM)• Questions and Answers for BSTM• Presentation by Dr. Dixie Button (MBAA)• Questions and Answers for MBAA• Post session discussion (if there is interest)
BSTM Introduction
Dr. Peter O’ReillyBSTM Program Chairperson
WW College of Business480-471-2388
October 2015
Preparing BSTM Students for the Future!
• BSTM has a 4+1 Program where qualified students can use as many as three senior undergraduate level courses towards their Master’s degree in one of three graduate programs.
• The WW College of Business has an excellent outreach program to assist seniors in their career pursuits, not just finding jobs.
• The average salary of BSTM graduates is $55,000, with a high of $84,000 for Project Management Majors. (ERAU 2015)
What is BSTM?• Bachelor’s of Science in Technical Management• Majors in BSTM:
– Technical Management– Project Management– Management of Information Systems– Information Security– Occupational Safety and Health– Engineering Sciences– Facilities and Construction– Logistics and Supply Chain Management (Now part of the BSLSCM Program)
Why BSTM?• Wide Breath of Courses that are informational, interesting,
and leading to future career opportunities.• Major Courses (21 credits)
• Elective Courses (30 credits) • Common Business Courses (33 credits)
• General Education Courses (36 credits)
• Total Credits – 120 credits
What Makes BSTM Special and Different?• The Major Courses combine knowledge in various fields with
the real life experience of our instructors.• We utilize three different modalities- classroom, online, and
Eagle Vision.• Our undergraduate seniors in the BSTM Program have
scored 15 points higher than the national average of all university business students in an external assessment exam. (Peregrine 2015)
• The instructors for the BSTM Program have either Masters or Doctoral degrees.
QUESTIONS???
Contact Information
• If you have any questions on the BSTM Program or the College of Business, please contact me.
• My contact information is as follows:– Phone- 480-471-2388– Email- oreillyp@erau
ERAUMBA
in Aviation Degree
MBA? ERAU? Whaaaat?
Yep. An ERAU MBA in Aviation Aviation base Specializations You will learn things that will help
you in . . .
Occupations Administration Airport Management Aviation Regulation
Consulting Banking Business Operations Business Analysis Corporate Training Financial Analysis Ground Support
Services Insurance Underwriting Logistics Management Operations Procurement Program/Project
Management Sales and Marketing
Employers Aerospace Industry Air Services Aircraft Manufacturers Airlines Airports Banking Industry Consulting Firms Corporate Flight
Departments Defense Contractors Fixed Base Operators
Flight Schools Government Agencies Helicopter
Manufacturers Insurance Companies Manufacturing Industry Military Multinational
Corporations Transportation Industry
Master of Business Administration in Aviation (MBA-A) “All of the opportunities an MBA student
enjoys with the added bonus of a competitive edge in a specialized field.”
Areas of specialization Accounting Finance Leadership Information Technology Marketing International Business Public Administration
Accounting & Finance: Who is going to balance the books?
International Business: Google in China; Target in Canada
Marketing: Emirates A380
Master of Business Administration in Aviation (MBA-A)
ERAU MBA-A
Differentiated from competition – Unique Directly applicable to future leaders and
decision-makers in the field of aviation Specializations: Accounting, Finance,
Leadership, Information Technology, Marketing, International Business, Public Administration
ERAU Brand Professors have both academic AND
industry experience
ERAU MBA-A
Demand for MBA-A Skills shortage
Increase in demand from leisure and business passengers as well as freight services
Rapid growth in aerospace sector increases need for management skills
Master of Business Administration in Aviation (MBA-A)
One of the most popular degrees worldwidePublic awareness/acceptance of MBA
degree Directly applicable to future leaders and
decision-makers in the field of aviation Directly applicable to future leaders and
decision-makers in all fieldsSpecializations: Accounting, Finance,
Leadership, Information Technology, Marketing, International Business, Public Administration
Master of Business Administration in Aviation (MBA-A)
Skills shortage Globalization has resulted in increase in demand
for both leisure and business passengers as well as freight services
Rapid growth in aerospace sector increases need for management skills Globalization has resulted in increase in demand
by firms for skill/proficiency in business (providing value and making profit) and getting things done (management)
ERAU brand
The question is . . .
Where can I find a curriculum oriented toward the needs of aviation leaders and decision-makers who can operate in this environment?
And the answer is . . .
Master of Business Administration in Aviation from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide
Thank you!
Upcoming Webinars:Nov. 12 Improving Safety through Accident Investigation
Robert Sumwalt, Board Member, NTSB and ERAU Alumnus
Jan. 14 Keeping Pace with Change: Challenges for the Aircraft MRO IndustryDr. Patti Clark, ERAU Faculty Member, Worldwide
Campus
Feb. 11 The Human Factor in Aviation SafetyProf. William Waldock, ERAU Faculty Member, Prescott
Campus webinars.erau.edu