Robert L. Tillman School of Business

Business Aviation Management

Bachelor of Science — Business Aviation Management

The Business Aviation Management degree is a 100% online program designed for students who want to build a career in aviation without becoming a pilot. You’ll gain the business, regulatory, and operational expertise needed to lead in airports, aviation companies, and government agencies—an industry experiencing steady global growth.

From airports to drone operations, aviation offers diverse career paths in a rapidly evolving global industry.

Format 100% Online Fully online — study on your schedule
Class Length 7.5-Week Terms Accelerated format with multiple start dates
Admissions Transfer-Friendly No application fee or entrance test required
Business Aviation Management student at the University of Mount Olive

Program Highlights

Understand and apply aviation regulations and FAA standards in real-world operational settings.
Manage airport operations, infrastructure, and land use with industry-grounded expertise.
Operate and understand drone systems and remote piloting in the fast-growing UAS sector.
Develop business strategies and apply financial, legal, and marketing principles in aviation contexts.
Demonstrate strong communication, critical thinking, and ethical decision-making skills.
Explain principles of airport design, maintenance, and certification aligned with FAA requirements.

What You’ll Study

Aviation Core

Aviation Expertise

  • Human Factors
  • Meteorology
  • Aviation History
  • FAA Regulations
  • Drone Operations
  • Flight Safety
  • Aircraft Systems
  • Airport Certification
Business Core

Business Foundations

  • Business Law
  • Corporate Finance
  • Marketing
  • E-Commerce
  • Business Strategy
  • Organizational Behavior
General Education & Electives

Broad Liberal Arts

  • Communications
  • Math & Science
  • History
  • Fine Arts
  • Global Perspectives
  • 20 SH Student-Selected Electives

Program Details

  • No Flight Training Required — Build an aviation career without the cost or medical requirements of traditional pilot programs.
  • Drone & Emerging Tech Focus — Prepare for the fast-growing unmanned systems (UAS) sector with dedicated coursework in drone operations.
  • Business + Aviation Integration — Combine core business skills with aviation-specific expertise for a uniquely versatile credential.
  • Career-Ready Curriculum — Designed around real-world aviation operations and FAA standards from day one.

UMO’s Bachelor’s degree in Business Aviation Management offers a pathway for students interested in the operational, regulatory, and managerial aspects of aviation. The program is built for working adults and career-changers who need flexibility.

  • 100% online delivery
  • Nationally accredited
  • Accelerated 7.5-week classes
  • Multiple start dates per year
  • Transfer-friendly policies that maximize transferable credits
  • One-on-one academic advising
  • No application fee or entrance test requirements

The Business Aviation Management program follows standard university admissions requirements. No medical exam is required—unlike traditional pilot programs—making this degree accessible to a wide range of students.

FAA Remote Pilot Certification (Drone Operations) — Students are prepared to pursue FAA Part 107 certification, qualifying them to operate drones commercially in the rapidly expanding unmanned aerial systems (UAS) industry.

What Can You Do with a Business Aviation Management Degree?

Airport Manager
Drone Operator / UAS Specialist
Airline Operations Safety Manager
Aviation Regulatory Specialist
Air Traffic ControllerAdditional training required
Aircraft DispatcherAdditional training required
Aviation HR Specialist
Aviation Finance & Marketing Manager
Get Started on Your Online Aviation Degree

Your Aviation Career Starts Here

Whether you’re starting your career or looking to advance in aviation, this program gives you the knowledge and flexibility to move forward. Apply for free and take the next step toward a career in aviation management.

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