Master of Aviation Science - MAS
About This Degree
The Master of Aviation Science degree is a 100% online professional degree program which provides students with the flexibility to pursue an advanced degree in Aviation.
What You Will Learn
Graduates will gain skills that will help them in their profession, can expect increased earnings, and will possess the credentials to explore new career opportunities in any aviation field. All courses are available online. Most students in the program take two-three classes (6-9 credits) per semester.
Program Requirements
Delivery
MAS: Beaver, Bicknell, Blanding, Brigham City, Castle Dale, Cedar City, Cortez (CO), Delta, Ephraim, Heber City, Junction, Kanab, Kaysville, Logan (Main Campus), Moab, Montezuma Creek, Monticello, Monument Valley, Nephi, Online, Orem, Panguitch, Park City, Price (USU Eastern), Richfield, Roosevelt (Uintah Basin), Salt Lake, St George, Tooele, Tremonton, Vernal (Uintah Basin), Wendover
- Please review our state authorizations to see if this program is offered in your state.
- International students studying at USU on the F-1 or J-1 visa must have the majority of their classes each semester be face-to-face in order to meet the physical presence requirement to maintain their visa status. Students on the F-1 visa must enroll in classes at the Logan or USU Eastern campuses. Students on the J-1 visa must enroll in classes at the Logan campus.
Please fill out this form with your information and you will get access to a degree sheet with a sample 4-year plan.
You will also be contacted via text or email to answer any questions you may have about the program.
Career And Outcomes
Career Opportunities
With a master in aviation science , students may pursue careers in the following areas:
- Professional Pilot
- Airport Manager
- Maintenance Supervisor
- Flight Safety Program Manager
- Ground Safety Program Manager
- Aviation Faculty
- Aviation Safety Consulting
- Accident Investigation
- Safety Inspector
Job Outlook
Advising
Andreas Wesemann
Assistant Professor
Email: andreas.wesemann@usu.edu
Office: TECH 101
Phone: (435) 797-0680
Admission
Admission Requirements
Students from any undergraduate background with aviation experience or an aviation Bachelor’s degree are welcome to apply.
Application Requirements:
- Complete the online application (Pay close attention to the essay question in the online application. The response will be used in admissions decision)
- Pay the $55 application fee
- Have a 3.0 or higher GPA on your last 60 semester or 90 quarter credits
- Provide transcripts of all college/university credits
- Provide three contacts for letters of recommendation
International students have additional admissions requirements.
Deadlines
Applications, including test results, must be completed no later than two months prior to the start of the semester in which you would like to begin taking classes. Students are allowed to take 2 courses in the program prior to matriculation in the program (being admitted).
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