Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide

Aeronautics

The MSA provides a broad aviation/aerospace background and technical knowledge through a 7-course core curriculum plus a choice of nine three-course specializations to pursue a chosen career path, consisting of 21 core credits and 9 specialization credits.

Aeronautics

The Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics opens the door to new opportunities in the dynamic aviation/aerospace industry. It is a multidisciplinary program with courses of study in uncrewed systems, human factors, security, aviation safety, occupational safety and health, air traffic control, aircraft maintenance, and aeronautical science. Accredited by AABI.

Aeronautics

Whether you want to break into the aviation industry or advance your current position and earnings potential, the Associate in Science in Aeronautics degree opens the door to new opportunities in the dynamic aviation/aerospace industry, with a curriculum closely mapped to the needs and demands of the industry and to general education guidelines.

Aerospace Engineering

Embry-Riddle's MSAE develops skills to conquer challenges facing military and commercial air and spacecraft technology, preparing graduates to participate in and lead cutting-edge research and the development of aircraft, spacecraft designs, and government projects, delivered fully online.

Airline Management

The MSALM equips students with specialized knowledge and skills to navigate operational, financial, and strategic challenges facing modern airlines, covering airline operations, regulatory frameworks, fleet management, route optimization, passenger experience, and resilience and sustainability strategies.

Airline Management (IATA)

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) certificate is a partnership certificate delivered by IATA covering airline cost efficiency, business diversification and ancillary revenues, revenue management and pricing, and airline business models. Credits can be applied to the MBAA.

Airport and Air Mobility Management

The MSMMM offers a pathway to become a leader in airport operations and administration, rooted in airport infrastructure, regulatory compliance, safety, security, Urban Air Mobility, and passenger services, developing expertise in airport planning and design, traffic management, revenue generation, sustainability, and crisis management.

Airport Baggage Handling Systems Implementation

Provides specialized academic training in designing, implementing, and managing airport baggage handling systems (BHS), equipping students with comprehensive knowledge of the BHS lifecycle, stakeholder engagement, procurement, and project management.

Airworthiness Engineering

The Airworthiness Engineering Certificate addresses the professional educational needs of participants in the principles of airworthiness engineering at a graduate level, especially those engaged in the design, development, certification, production, operation, and maintenance of crewed or uncrewed air systems.

Airworthiness Engineering

The MSAWE educates participants in the foundational elements of airworthiness engineering as they apply to aerospace vehicle certification, exploring civil and military airworthiness requirements and their impact on crewed, uncrewed, and other innovative vehicle systems, with concentrations in Structures, Systems, or Engineering Management.

Artificial Intelligence, Ethics, and Creativity

Offers a multidisciplinary exploration of the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on society, culture, research, and creative endeavors, providing professionals, career changers, and non-degree-seeking learners with foundational knowledge and practical skills to use AI in ethical and creative ways.

Aviation

The MBAA has three modules: a 9-credit high reliability organizations core emphasizing risk management and resilience, a business core informed by industry, and a third module of either a 12-credit certificate (36-credit total) or 6 credit hours of graduate courses (30-credit total). ACBSP accredited and recognized by the Royal Aeronautical Society.

Aviation and Aerospace Sustainability

This professional graduate certificate considers how society, governments, and the aviation industry respond to global climate change, aircraft noise, resource use, and waste, preparing those in aviation and aerospace to demonstrate sustainability expertise through theory, real-world application, and frameworks.

Aviation and Aerospace Sustainability

The MSMS presents a proactive way to examine and manage aviation/aerospace sustainability, teaching students about sustainable technologies, sustainable aviation fuels, sustainability strategies, and emissions schemes to reduce the industry's carbon footprint while creating competitive advantage.

Aviation Business Administration

The curriculum blends aviation essentials with advanced business tactics, equipping students with industry prowess and executive-level business acumen. It covers various business areas including accounting, economics, finance, marketing, management, global strategies, and organizational behavior.

Aviation Business Administration

Builds a strong business foundation and sharp acumen crucial for top-tier organizational roles, covering essential business competencies. All 60 credit hours fulfill general education requirements and the undergraduate business core and transition seamlessly into various bachelor's degrees. Accredited by ACBSP.

Aviation Cybersecurity

The Master of Aviation Cybersecurity (MAC) is an academically robust graduate program addressing risks to avionics, air traffic management, maintenance systems, supply chains, and airport and aerospace operations, preparing students to define and lead the field of aviation cybersecurity for industry and government.

Aviation Maintenance

The Master of Aviation Maintenance (MAM) provides the knowledge and skills to function as competent supervisors and managers of aviation maintenance programs, developing analytical problem-solving to lead maintenance organizations in a complex global industry.

Aviation Maintenance

The Bachelor of Science in Aviation Maintenance lets students build on existing aircraft maintenance skills while laying a foundation for advancement. Holders of an FAA Airframe & Powerplant certificate may be awarded up to 39 credit hours. Students choose an Engineering, Management, or Safety specialization.

Aviation Maintenance

Designed for aviation professionals seeking to advance in the aircraft maintenance field, this degree builds on existing skills and knowledge. Upon successful completion of all six Aviation Maintenance Technology Part 65 core courses, the student may apply for the Embry-Riddle Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) Part 65 Certification.

Aviation Maintenance Technology Part 65

Provides practical, synthesis-level knowledge of general aviation and powerplant maintenance and basic troubleshooting techniques. Upon completion of all six core courses, students may apply for the Embry-Riddle AMT Part 65 Certification and prepare to take the FAA A&P examination.

Aviation Safety

Designed for students who want a solid foundation in safety but are not yet seeking a graduate degree, this certificate covers system safety in design and manufacturing, operational safety program management, accident investigation, and industrial safety.

Aviation Safety

The MSAVS gives students the skills to advance the safety and efficiency of the aviation system, covering system safety, human performance, safety program management, safety data analysis, and accident investigation. A 36-credit thesis option is available for research or academic careers.

Aviation Safety

The 120-credit-hour BSAVS curriculum introduces domains integral to aviation operations, including maintenance, air traffic control, airport operations, and flight operations, then addresses categories specifically related to safety such as weather, accident investigation, human factors, and safety management systems.

Business Analytics

The Bachelor of Science in Business Analytics is grounded in the concepts of Evidence-Based Management and seeks to provide data-driven answers to today's organizational questions. Students learn how to source, manipulate, and analyze data and generate insightful results within an ethical framework.

Business Intelligence and Analytics

This certificate enables students to develop analytics strategies to solve complex business problems, including sourcing data, analyzing data, creating visualizations and infographics, and using analytics software. Coursework is approved by SAS and yields a SAS Digital Badge upon completion.

Communication

As modern society is increasingly influenced by new media, science, and technology, demand for skilled communicators continues to grow. Embry-Riddle's unique Bachelor of Science in Communication builds foundational communication concepts along with ethical and societal dimensions, preparing graduates for diverse professional roles.

Crisis, Risk and Resilience Communication

Designed to provide professionals, career changers, and non-degree-seeking learners with foundational knowledge and practical skills in strategic communication for risk and crisis situations, emphasizing applied, interdisciplinary approaches to risk management and resilience-building.

Data Science

The B.S. in Data Science is designed for students interested in deriving and communicating meaning from data typical for aerospace and many related industries, including artificial intelligence, aviation, finance, health, and defense, with a tailored curriculum to bridge the gap between data science theory and practice.

Emergency Management

This comprehensive, all-hazards program provides a foundation of emergency management across the national preparedness cycle (from prevention to response and recovery), including Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA), with a focus on leadership competencies and emergency management administration and planning.

Emergency Management Leadership

Provides an all-hazards foundation of emergency management across the national preparedness cycle, including Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA), focused on leadership competencies. Upon completion, credits can transfer into the A.S. in Emergency Management program.

Emergency Services

The MSES is designed for individuals seeking advanced all-hazards knowledge in emergency services, emergency management, and homeland security, covering disaster mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery, with emphasis on critical thinking, leadership, and evidence-based decision-making. Incorporates elements toward CEM and AEM certification.

Emergency Services

The Bachelor of Science in Emergency Services provides students with the theoretical foundations, principles, and practices for management and leadership in fire and emergency services response organizations. It is one of only a handful of programs with IFSAC accreditation and FESHE recognition.

Engineering

The Bachelor of Science in Engineering is designed from a multidisciplinary perspective with subject matter from mechanical, electrical, aeronautical, and systems engineering, supporting the growth and innovative development of aerospace technologies and systems. Accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.

Engineering Fundamentals

Provides a comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of engineering and engineering-science, including topics such as mathematics, physics, computer programming, and graphical design techniques. Ideal for those planning to pursue an associate or bachelor's degree in engineering or a technical field.

Engineering Fundamentals

Embry-Riddle's online associate program for aspiring engineering students, delivered in short nine-week terms totaling 63 credit hours. Graduates can transfer into Worldwide's BSE program or to an Embry-Riddle residential campus or other four-year college to complete a bachelor's degree. Accredited by ANSAC of ABET.

Engineering Management

The MSEM is designed for working professionals who want to add management skills to prior STEM degrees and move into managerial roles in technical organizations. It comprises a 9-credit high reliability organizations block, an engineering management core, and a certificate or non-certificate option (30 or 36 credits).

Engineering Technology

Offered entirely online, this degree prepares highly qualified engineers who can keep innovation moving forward. It features an Engineering Technology Area of Concentration where credit for prior engineering technology learning is housed or where students take courses to learn about engineering technology. Accredited by ETAC of ABET.

Finance

The Finance Certificate enables students to enhance their financial skills, with each course studying a specific area of finance to equip students with practical skills and theoretical insights, covering investments, advanced corporate finance, financial engineering, and international finance.

Homeland Security

The Bachelor of Science in Homeland Security is based on the needs of the U.S. government, its citizens, and the private sector. It combines the University's general education requirements with a solid core of homeland security courses and minors. Accredited by CAEMHSE.

Human Factors

The Human Factors certificate equips practitioners and researchers to critically analyze human performance capabilities, limitations, and error across industries, with a multidisciplinary curriculum concentrating on applied cognition, psychology, physiology, and ergonomics designed for working professionals.

Human Factors

The MSHF is an online program tailored to working professionals that explores the interrelationship between humans and technology, environment, and other system components as they relate to human performance, limitations, and error in complex sociotechnical systems. Offers a 30-credit research option or a 33-credit thesis option.

Human Factors Psychology

Students gain deep understanding and expertise in the human-centered aspects of system design and operation, with a robust foundation in the principles and practices of human factors. The program offers practical experience opportunities through co-ops, internships, and virtual Worldwide Campus research teams.

Human Resources

The Human Resources Certificate enables students to develop or refine organizational HR programs including staffing and workforce development, compensation and benefits, and training and development, with courses covering the latest organizational HR trends for domestic and multinational firms.

Human Security and Resilience

This certificate equips students to address complex global challenges threatening individual and community well-being through interdisciplinary study drawing from economics, public health, environmental science, and political science, instilling a resilience mindset. Credits can transfer into the MS in Human Security and Resilience.

Human Security and Resilience

The MSHSR is an online program tailored to working professionals, rooted in the concept of human security, that teaches students to apply concepts of resilience to communities facing threats such as organized crime, political violence, resource competition, and post-conflict or post-disaster recovery, culminating in a capstone.

Interdisciplinary Studies

The Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies offers students a unique opportunity to transfer previously earned university and Joint Services transcripted credit and to tailor a multidisciplinary program of study to their professional needs and aspirations.

International Business

This certificate helps students unlock global opportunities by exploring key areas to develop expertise applying business subjects such as global marketing, international finance, global economic analysis, and international business administration in international settings.

International Society of Transport Aircraft Trading (ISTAT)

The ISTAT certificate is a partnership certificate issued by ISTAT, designed for students with a business, accounting, finance, economics, or related transportation background seeking careers in aircraft financing, leasing, and other ISTAT member industries, comprising three Topics in Aircraft Finance courses.

Leadership

The Leadership Certificate enables students to obtain high-value leadership skills such as communicating for influence, applying leadership concepts to the organization, and leading in complex, global environments, with courses focused on specific and actionable things a leader can do to drive an organization forward.

Leadership

The Master of Science in Leadership helps students develop the competencies essential for leading an organization effectively, teaching them to communicate powerfully, understand their leadership capacities, diagnose organizational issues, anticipate change, and foster a high-performing culture.

Logistics and Supply Chain Management

The MSLSCM prepares students for high demand logistics and supply chain careers, covering distribution and transport network design, inventory management, data analytics, procurement, sourcing, sales and operations planning, and risk mitigation, and provides a foundation for professional certifications. Comprises a 24-credit core plus 6 elective credits.

Logistics and Supply Chain Management

A 120-credit-hour program built on a strong foundation of established coursework to help students become leaders in this fast-growing field. Topics include warehousing, distribution and transportation operations, inventory management, purchasing and procurement, supply chain performance metrics, and professional ethics.

Management

The MSM provides a greater focus on the theory and practice of management, teaching students to analyze problems, implement solutions, use data to drive decisions, and manage people and processes. It includes a 9-credit high reliability organizations block, a management core, and a certificate or non-certificate option (30 or 36 credits). ACBSP accredited.

Management Information Systems

The MSMIS focuses on the intersection of information and business management for professionals interested in how information is applied to achieve results, building in a student-selected certificate. Total requirements are 30-33 credit hours depending on the certificate chosen.

Marketing

The Marketing Certificate helps students master marketing essentials, gaining skills in content marketing, optimization and usage, and innovation and ethical approaches for marketing strategy development. Students choose four of five courses.

Occupational Safety and Health

Equips students with essential skills for ensuring workplace safety and health, covering fundamentals of occupational safety, environmental health, occupational safety and health program management, and advanced technology, serving as foundational knowledge for a leadership role in EHS.

Occupational Safety Management

Designed for students building core competencies in safety and health management, this certificate equips practitioners with knowledge and skills to anticipate, recognize, evaluate, prevent, and control workplace safety and occupational health hazards, and to justify programs through business and risk management metrics.

Occupational Safety Management

This ABET-accredited program helps students develop the skills to anticipate, recognize, evaluate, prevent, and control workplace safety and occupational health hazards, covering hazard control, fire safety, legislation, ergonomics, industrial hygiene, and environmental protection, and prepares students for BCSP and IHMM certifications.

Pilot Operations

The Bachelor of Science in Pilot Operations provides graduates the knowledge, skills, and abilities to secure meaningful careers as pilots in the aviation industry. Designed specifically to support pilots, it develops the management and leadership foundations needed for advancement within aviation flight organizations.

Project Management

The Project Management Certificate introduces the profession of project management and provides a solid foundation in project planning and project risk management. It complements the stackable master's programs and is accredited by the PMI Global Accreditation Center, and may be taken standalone.

Project Management

The MSPM introduces Embry-Riddle's aviation project management framework extending PMI global practices, preparing managers for high-risk, highly constrained projects. Students generate plans, execute projects, and complete a capstone; comprises a 24-credit core plus a two-course track or electives. GAC accredited.

Project Management

As one of the few undergraduate degree programs in this dynamic field, the Bachelor of Science in Project Management helps students master the skills to lead new projects and strategic initiatives that keep companies ahead of the curve. Accredited by the PMI Global Accreditation Center (GAC).

Safety Management

The Bachelor of Science in Safety Management is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills to operate as competent leaders, managers, and practitioners in safety management, developing technical understanding and expertise. Designated as a Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP) program.

Software Engineering

The Bachelor of Science degree in Software Engineering is designed to prepare students for an entry-level software engineering position in industry that supports the design and implementation of software systems. Accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.

Space Operations

The Master of Space Operations (MSO) provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to secure careers in the growing space industry across commercial, civil, and defense entities, using an integrated interdisciplinary curriculum rooted in domain awareness, technical understanding, and functional execution.

Space Systems

The MSSS provides technically oriented students with economics, policy, and systems engineering skills needed to advance careers in space systems program management, with coursework focused on developing, designing, and executing real-world space systems architectures and trade studies.

Systems Engineering

The Systems Engineering Certificate is designed for students pursuing systems engineering education, teaching them to apply systems thinking tools to engineering and operational problems, employ systems engineering tools across the lifecycle, interpret stakeholder requirements, and perform quantitative analysis.

Systems Engineering

The MSSYSE prepares students to lead complex engineering projects by establishing fundamental systems-engineering knowledge and applying systems thinking to business and technology, with thesis and non-thesis options and Technical or Engineering Management tracks.

Technical Management

The Bachelor of Science in Technical Management curriculum offers general education, a common undergraduate business core, plus different majors and minors that take students deeper into their areas of interest, giving them the skills to marshal an organization's resources toward its goals.

Technical Management

The Associate in Science in Technical Management curriculum was developed to give students the skills to marshal the resources of any organization toward its goals, learning to organize, plan, staff, and coordinate physical assets as well as personnel. Accredited by ACBSP.

Uncrewed and Autonomous Systems

The MSUAS broadens knowledge of uncrewed technology including propulsion, control, communications, autonomy, sensing, and data processing, preparing students to be leaders in the field. It comprises an 18-credit core plus a 12-credit specialization (sUAS Operations, Technical Development and Support, or Research).

Uncrewed and Autonomous Systems

The Bachelor of Science in Uncrewed and Autonomous Systems focuses on the growth, innovative development, and effective use of uncrewed system technology across the air, space, ground, and maritime domains, with a strong concentration on the Air Domain.

Uncrewed and Autonomous Systems

Responds to the growing demand for professionals with expertise in uncrewed systems, a rapidly growing and constantly evolving field, providing foundational knowledge of uncrewed and autonomous systems technology, operations, and management across industries.

Uncrewed Systems Technology

Allows students to establish their expertise and skills in uncrewed systems technologies, providing practical application of system controls, task-oriented applications of uncrewed systems, and an understanding of the associated technology.