The Master of Science in Aeronautics (MSA) degree program is a broad-based, flexible degree program designed to provide both the aviation/aerospace professional and students who are interested in a career in aviation with a rigorous academic approach to an aviation/aerospace oriented multidisciplinary degree. It provides an unequaled opportunity for pilot flight crew members, air traffic control personnel, flight operations specialists, meteorologists, industry technical representatives, and aviation educators to enhance their knowledge and pursue additional career opportunities. The MSA degree is designed to provide the student with a broad research background and technical knowledge in the core curriculum and the opportunity to select from five different specializations to pursue their chosen career path in the aviation field. The MSA program consists of 36 credits. Students must complete the MSA core requirements consisting of 15 credits, and then complete the 9 credits that make up the selected specialization in one of five areas: Air Traffic Management, Aviation/Aerospace Education Technology, Aviation/Aerospace Management, Aviation/Aerospace Operations, or Aviation Safety Management Systems. Students must also complete 12 credits of coursework that includes either a Thesis (6 credits), or a Graduate Capstone Project (GCP) (3 credits).

Embry-Riddle offers a master’s degree in Aeronautics to help aerospace and aviation professionals pursue additional career opportunities.