This is an Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University presentaton about the university's most popular degree: The Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics degree.

1. Mid Day tomorrow come to our Webinar!
“The Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics
and its Capstone”
The Webinar will begin at
Noon Pacific Time (USA)
(3 p.m. Eastern/8 p.m. GMT)

2. A few session pointers
• We will use the text chat for questions
• You can interact with icons
• You control the size of your screen
• Emails will be provided at the end
• A link to the recording will be emailed to you

3. Today’s Agenda
• Introductions
• Presentation by Professor Scott Burgess
• Questions and Answers
• Upcoming Webinars

5. PRESENTATION AGENDA
Identity of the BSA
Structure
Credit
Capstone preparation
The Market
Keys to success

6. University Mission Statement
“Our mission is to teach the science, practice and
business of aviation and aerospace, preparing
students for productive careers and leadership
roles in service around the world”
Objective of the BSA
Provide a multi-disciplinary program for our
students that greatly enhances their knowledge of
and practice in the aviation and aerospace
industry.
Identity

7. THE AERONAUTICS DEGREE IS …
 designed for adults who work or would like to
work in the field of aviation or aerospace
 mapped to the needs and demands of the
aviation/aerospace industry; this is knowledge
applicable now and throughout the future of the
industry
 a broad program with multiple disciplines
 flexible with a broad base, electives and minors
that allow tailoring a degree to particular interests
and goals
 a launching point for students, raising their value
to an industry that will always need their skills
 The final course taken by the student
DepthIdentity

8. Aviation Area of
Concentration
18 hrs
General Education
36 hrs
Program Support
24 hrs
Prof. Develop. Core
12 hrs
Professional (UL)
Development Electives
21 hrs
Open (UL/LL) Electives
9 hrs
STRUCTURE OF THE DEGREE
http://www.worldwide.erau.edu/degrees-programs/programs/bachelors/aeronautics/index.html
Identity

9. DISCIPLINED MINORS IN AERONAUTICS
• Aviation Safety
• Helicopter Operations and Safety
• Occupational Safety and Health
• Security and Intelligence
• Transportation
• Unmanned Aerial Systems
• Engineering Sciences
• Aviation Maintenance Operations
These minors allow the students to apply industry-vetted programs to
their interests to set themselves up for success.
http://www.worldwide.erau.edu/degrees-programs/programs/minors/index.html
Identity

10. ADDITIONAL DISCIPLINES AVAILABLE
FOR THE DEGREE
O T H E R M I N O R S C A N A D D V A L U E T O T H E B S A T O T A I L O R T O T H E
S T U D E N T S S T R E N G T H S A N D D E S I R E S
Emergency Services
Airport Management
Aviation Management
Logistics Management
Management
Economics
Human Resources
Management Information
Systems
Project Management
Technical Management
International Relations
Marketing
http://www.worldwide.erau.edu/degrees-programs/programs/minors/index.html
Identity

11. EXTERNAL CREDIT
Crediting prior learning in Aviation and Aerospace
areas and experience is applied in these places:
Aviation Area of Concentration
Awarded up to 18 credit hours
Professional (UL) Development Electives
Awarded up to 21 credit hours from any 300-400 level ASCI/
SCTY/ SFTY/TRAN/MGMT/ECON courses
Identity

12. PREPARING STUDENTS FOR ASSESSMENT
• General Education / Development Core / Program
Support
• Electives and Experience
• New tutorials and orientation products
• Faculty outreach
• Awareness of standards and best practices
Assessment

13. TUTORIALS AND ORIENTATION
Program Outcomes Tutorial
Capstone Orientation
RSCH 202 and Research POs
- Demonstrate appropriate selection and application of a research method and statistical
analysis (where required), specific to the course subject matter.
Assessment

14. CAPSTONE RESOURCE CENTER (CRC)
• Students should
visit the CRC early
in their academic
path
• Revisit as needed
• Seek information
and develop
questions now!
• Take the Capstone
seriously from Day
1
Assessment

15. THE CAPSTONE COURSE
• Not a teaching course, but an assessment course
• The ASCI 490 is the final effort and done in last few courses
• Students are held to aggressive 2 week proposal process
• A project requires significant evidence of requisite
experience and knowledge. Not a Term Paper
• Faculty mentors formulation, development, and completion
and assess rather than instruct
• Completion provides significant evidence that PO’s were met
• Students take this result as evidence for their resume
• Prep via theme approach through coursework
Assessment

16. EMPLOYMENT OUTLOOK
Table 1. Employment of wage and salary
workers in air transportation, 2008 and
projected change, 2008-2018.
(Employment in thousands)
Occupation
Employment, 2008
Percent
Change,
2008-18Number Percent
All occupations 492.6 100.0 7.5
Management, business, and financial
occupations
26.5 5.4 11.4
Management occupations 10.5 2.1 5.2
Business and financial operations occupations 16.0 3.3 15.5
Professional and related occupations 9.3 1.9 10.4
Computer specialists 4.8 1.0 7.7
Service occupations 111.7 22.7 8.0
Baggage porters and bellhops 7.5 1.5 7.1
Flight attendants 98.3 20.0 8.1
Office and administrative support occupations 172.3 35.0 8.7
First-line supervisors/managers of office and
administrative support workers 13.3 2.7 7.2
Customer service representatives 11.1 2.3 18.3
Reservation and transportation ticket agents and travel
clerks 104.6 21.2 6.8
Cargo and freight agents 16.6 3.4 27.3
Table 1. Employment of wage and
salary workers in air transportation,
2008 and projected change, 2008-
2018. (Employment in thousands)
Occupation
Employment,
2008
Percent
Change,
2008-18Number Percent
All occupations 492.6 100.0 7.5
Installation, maintenance, and repair
occupations
44.7 9.1 0.3
Avionics technicians 1.9 0.4 -1.8
Aircraft mechanics and service technicians 32.5 6.6 -2.7
Maintenance and repair workers, general 5.0 1.0 11.1
Transportation and material moving
occupations
122.0 24.8 6.8
Aircraft cargo handling supervisors 1.3 0.3 -12.2
Airline pilots, copilots, and flight engineers 67.0 13.6 7.6
Commercial pilots 12.5 2.5 17.0
Air traffic controllers 0.6 0.1 18.2
Airfield operations specialists 2.2 0.5 10.2
Cleaners of vehicles and equipment 1.4 0.3 9.4
Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers,
hand 13.7 2.8 -3.4
NOTE: Columns may not add to total due to omission of occupations with small employment. SOURCE:
BLS National Employment Matrix, 2008-18.
The Market

17. KEYS TO ACADEMIC PROGRAM SUCCESS
• Time Management
• Communication with Instructors
• Flexibility towards modalities
• Preparation in courses, and for
Capstone
• Participation in courses
• Integrity
Focus areas

18. POINTS OF CONTACT
Program Chair
B.S. in Aeronautics
scott.burgess@erau.edu
Associate Program Chair
B.S. in Aeronautics
orin.godsey@erau.edu
Scott Burgess
Orin Godsey

19. QUESTIONS?

20. Upcoming Webinars:
• Feb. 10 Aviation Psychology
• Apr. 14 How to Make Safety Work in Your
Company
• May 12 Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)
• Jun. 9 Interviewing to Get the Job
worldwide.erau.edu/newsroom/free-webinars.html

21. Todays Presentation:
Scott Burgess
Scott.Burgess@erau.edu
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For questions about the webinar series:
Bill Gibbs, Webinar Series Coordinator
bill.gibbs@erau.edu