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University Of Nebraska Kearney Bachelor of Science in Aviation Systems Management
University Of Nebraska Kearney

University Of Nebraska Kearney

Bachelor of Science in Aviation Systems Management

Kearney, USA

BSc

4 years

English

Full time

Jan 2026

On-Campus

Key Summary

    About : The Bachelor of Science in Aviation Systems Management focuses on vital aspects of aviation management, integrating business principles with aviation technology. Students learn about flight operations, aviation safety, and airport management over the course of four years. The program prepares graduates to address current challenges in the aviation industry, emphasizing practical application and industry standards.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue careers in various roles, including aviation management, airport operations, and safety compliance. Additional opportunities may include positions in airlines, government agencies, and aviation consulting firms. This degree opens doors to leadership positions within the aviation industry.

University of Nebraska at Kearney students will be ready for an aviation career from the highest quality collegiate program in the country. The Bachelor of Science degree in Aviation Systems Management includes a core grouping of aviation, technical, and business courses, as well as your choice of two emphasis areas.

In the Flight Operations emphasis, you will be prepared for a career as a commercial pilot. After completing the degree requirements for the Flight Training program, you will have the opportunity to earn your private pilot’s license, as well as be prepared for the instrument, commercial, multi-engine, and flight instructor certificates, and ratings.

In the Aviation Support Services emphasis, you will be provided all the preparation necessary to be a manager in any of the numerous aviation-related industries. The Aviation Support Services emphasis provides all the career preparation necessary to be a manager in the aviation industry. Graduates have found themselves working as air traffic controllers, airport managers, and aviation insurance representatives.

Program at a Glance

120 Credit Hours
General Studies requirement has been reduced to 30 credit hrs allowing more freedom and making it easier to transfer to UNK.

Degree Received
Aviation Systems Management Comprehensive, Bachelor of Science

“It’s really cool to get out and see the country – and get paid to do it. The connections you make here at Kearney and the networking you have a chance to be part of will serve you well into the future. If anybody is living proof of that I certainly am, and a lot of my classmates are, too.”



Jason Hughes, Pilot