Course Overview!

The Undergraduate Certificate in Aviation Administration at California State University, Los Angeles is designed for individuals working or aspiring to work in the aviation industry. The program provides a focused series of upper-division courses that prepare students for managerial roles within the aviation sector. The curriculum covers a wide range of aviation-related topics, including general aviation operations, airline administration, airport management, aviation law, and related electives. The program allows students to enhance their knowledge and skills and complements existing work experience in the field. While not explicitly stated, it is implied that upon completion students will gain a strong understanding of the administrative and operational side of the aviation industry, making them highly competitive candidates for managerial and administrative positions within various sectors like airports, airlines, or related businesses. The program is designed to equip students with the necessary expertise to thrive in this complex industry and offers the ability for completed courses to be applied toward a major in Aviation Administration.

Course Structure

The program consists of 18 units of upper-division coursework. Required courses include General Aviation Operations and Administration (TECH 3410), Airline Administration (TECH 3420), Airport Administration (TECH 3430), Aviation Law (TECH 3440), and a Senior Seminar focusing on Aviation Problems (TECH 4470). Three elective units must be chosen from available options such as Airline Operations (TECH 3400), National Airspace System and Air Traffic Control (TECH 3460), Airport Planning (TECH 4420), Air Transportation (TECH 4430), and Airport Finance (TECH 4460). An aviation administration advisor can approve alternative courses to suit individual student needs.