Aeronautical Science
Develop, manage safety programs. Study safety systems, security, investigation, human factors. Flexibility in thesis option.
Aeronautical Science, Aviation Safety and Security Management Concentration, M.S.
The Safety and Security Management concentration is designed to give students the knowledge and expertise needed to develop and manage aviation safety and security programs in the airlines, airports, government agencies, and throughout the aviation industry.
Students study safety management systems, aviation security, aviation safety investigation, and human factors in aviation. The Aviation Safety and Security Management concentration requires completion of a minimum of 36 semester hours (12 classes). Candidates may select the thesis or non-thesis (Capstone Project) option.
If you live in one of these states: KY LA MS SC TX; you may be able to attend MTSU at in-state rates under the Academic Common Market program.
News Briefs
MTSU aerospace professor soars with 2024 Career Achievement Award, 21 other staff and faculty spotlighted
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University aerospace professor Paul A. Craig started on campus at the entry level — a college freshman — but he’s soaring into his 49th year in aviation at “the highest possible place” — recipient of the annual Career Achievement Award for 2024.[ Read More ]
MTSU magazine’s summer 2023 edition celebrates MTSU’s flagship Aerospace Department
The latest edition of MTSU magazine celebrates Middle Tennessee State University’s flagship Aerospace Department, which is celebrating 80 years in flight — and charting its future course. MTSU’s Aerospace Department began as a campus-based flight-training detachment for the Army Air Corps during World War II. Over the following decades, MTSU Aerospace expanded its scope far beyond pilot training [ Read More ]
News Briefs
MTSU aerospace professor soars with 2024 Career Achievement Award, 21 other staff and faculty spotlighted
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University aerospace professor Paul A. Craig started on campus at the entry level — a college freshman — but he’s soaring into his 49th year in aviation at “the highest possible place” — recipient of the annual Career Achievement Award for 2024.[ Read More ]
MTSU magazine’s summer 2023 edition celebrates MTSU’s flagship Aerospace Department
The latest edition of MTSU magazine celebrates Middle Tennessee State University’s flagship Aerospace Department, which is celebrating 80 years in flight — and charting its future course. MTSU’s Aerospace Department began as a campus-based flight-training detachment for the Army Air Corps during World War II. Over the following decades, MTSU Aerospace expanded its scope far beyond pilot training [ Read More ]
Aeronautical Science, Aviation Safety and Security Management Concentration, M.S.
The graduate curriculum at Middle Tennessee State University offers an individually tailored program to meet specific student career goals. Master’s level candidates are prepared for direct entry into the air transportation industry in a variety of specialties. Depending on the coursework chosen and the research thesis topic, graduating candidates may become involved with airport planning and design, environmental policy, safety and security, general aviation, domestic or international scheduled air transportation, or aviation training and education. Some management opportunities with this degree are
- Aerospace manufacturing manager
- Air traffic control manager
- Air carrier manager
- Airport manager
- Airport planner/designer
- Airport/air carrier security director
- Aviation regulations consultant
- Aviation trainer/educator
- Federal Aviation Administration safety inspector
- Fixed Base Operations (FBO) manager
- Logistics manager
- Transportation Security Administration manager
Employers of MTSU alumni include
- AB Aviation
- Allegiant Air
- American Airlines
- Corporate Flight Management
- Delta Airlines
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
- Federal Aviation Administration
- Federal Express
- Lexington Blue Grass Airport
- National Business Aircraft Association (NBAA)
- Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority
- Murfreesboro Municipal Airport
- Smyrna/Rutherford County Airport Authority
- Southwest Airlines
- United Airlines
- United Parcel Service
- U.S. Armed Forces (Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy)
MTSU’s Career Development Center
MTSU offers a comprehensive Career Development Center that serves students throughout the full student experience and beyond. They collaborate with faculty and staff to equip students with the tools to be marketable to the world of work and continuing education.
Students can schedule an appointment or check online resources and job boards at mtsu.edu/career.
Students can find current internship opportunities by talking to faculty and visiting the University job and internship board called Handshake .
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