SALINA, Kansas — Kansas State University’s Salina Aerospace and Technology Campus has added a bachelor’s degree in aviation management.
University officials say it is one of the only collegiate programs of its kind in the country.
“Being employed at airports provides long, fulfilling careers,” said Spencer Dickerson, a professor and aviation industry expert leading the new program. “There will be significant workforce opportunities through the entire aviation industry ecosystem to meet wide-ranging domestic and global challenges. This degree looks at what the industry lacks currently and fulfills those needs with a capable workforce that will be ready to lead.”
Graduates of the program will be eligible for careers as director of aviation, airport director, airport manager, director of airport operations, director of airport security, airport chief financial officer, director of airline operations, director of fixed-base operations, and many more career opportunities, university officials said.
Students can choose between two degree paths: Taking the four-year program from K-State Salina or transferring in up to two years of credits from an approved outside institution. Students can learn in person at the Salina campus or online.
The program is now accepting applications for the spring 2023 semester. More information on the new degree is available at Salina.k-state.edu.