Master of Science in Aviation
St. Louis, USA
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Aug 2025
TUITION FEES
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
Introduction
Saint Louis University's Master of Science in Aviation is a fully online, rigorous program that prepares graduates for leadership roles within the aviation industry. A master’s degree in aviation provides technical depth and specialization that can expand career opportunities and responsibilities. It can also prepare graduates for doctoral (Ph.D. and Av.D.) studies.
Program Highlights
- SLU's Master of Science in Aviation is well-suited for working professionals since 100% of the courses are taught online.
- Exceptional aeronautics undergraduate students committed to continuing their education through a master’s program can reduce the time it takes to complete their bachelor’s and master’s degrees. SLU aeronautics undergraduates may apply for admission to the Master’s in Aviation program and, if admitted, may be able to apply up to six credit hours of graduate coursework from their senior/fourth year toward the 30 hours required for the master’s degree in aviation.
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Scholarships and Funding
The School of Science and Engineering offers graduate fellowship awards and assistantships each year. Assistantships provide tuition, stipend and health insurance. There are also many opportunities for students to receive funding through external research grants that are managed by individual faculty.
Curriculum
SLU's master's program in aviation consists of 30 credits of graduate-level work: a common core taught in a completely online format and a graduate-level internship experience. Each aviation M.S. student prepares a program of study that must be approved by their faculty advisor, the department chair and the associate dean for graduate education and research.
This program of study is developed within the context of the student's background and career goals, allowing students to customize their graduate program to suit their professional goals.
SLU's M.S. in aviation requires a minimum of 30 credits of graduate coursework beyond a bachelor’s degree. The M.S. in aviation is a fully online, non-thesis, course-only degree.
Students are required to take a final comprehensive oral examination during their final academic term. Students who completed an undergraduate aeronautics degree from SLU may use up to 6 credits of graduate coursework (5000 level and above) to count towards both the B.S. and M.S. degrees.
Continuation Standards
Students must maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 in all graduate/professional courses.
Program Outcome
- Graduates will be able to assess relevant literature or scholarly contributions in the field(s) of study.
- Graduates will be able to apply the major practices, theories, or research methodologies in the field(s) of study.
- Graduates will be able to apply knowledge from the field(s) of study to address problems in broader contexts.
- Graduates will be able to articulate arguments or explanations to both a disciplinary or professional audience and to a general audience, in both oral and written forms.
- Graduates will be able to evidence of scholarly and/or professional integrity in the field of study.
Career Opportunities
Possible career fields for Master of Science in Aviation graduates include flight training and education, aviation-related management and aviation safety. After graduating, alumni are qualified for management positions within the aviation industry.