The Worldwide & Online College of Aviation is dedicated to providing innovative undergraduate and graduate academic programs that prepare students to excel in the dynamic and multidisciplinary field of aerospace and beyond. Our students are equipped with the skills and expertise needed to succeed in diverse environments after graduation.
Our industry and real-world-inspired courses emphasize applied studies
that implement state-of-the-art curricula to educate students for
long-term success in their professions.
Examine the aviation industry through operations, safety, maintenance and air transportation systems. Develop technical understanding and applied problem solving that supports advancement across airports, flight organizations and aerospace networks.
Explore flight and space systems through aerodynamics, propulsion, structures and controls. Apply engineering methods in labs, design projects that advance aircraft performance and contribute to the future of space exploration.
Where innovation must meet safety and regulatory standards. Study certification, compliance and reliability evaluation to ensure aircraft and space systems perform dependably throughout their operational life.
Explore sustainability through the lens of aviation and space operations. Examine environmental impacts, energy use and system design to develop strategies that balance technological progress with global responsibility and long-term operational resilience.
Aviation and Aerospace Sustainability program photo
Where aviation operations meet digital protection. Study how aircraft systems, communication networks and air traffic environments can be secured. You’ll learn methods for assessing vulnerabilities and supporting reliable, protected aviation systems.
Develop the knowledge required to maintain and manage aircraft systems. Study airframe and powerplant technology along with maintenance planning and safety practices, and apply technical training to support reliable, efficient and compliant aviation operations.
Prepare to translate prior aviation maintenance experience. Focus on core airframe and powerplant competencies needed for A&P exams, helping you validate your skills for broader professional opportunities.
Aviation Maintenance Technology Part 65 program photo
Study how organizations identify hazards and prevent incidents across aviation operations. Examine system safety, human performance and investigation methods, and learn to assess risk and apply safety principles that support reliable flight and operational continuity.
Where innovation meets application. Study mechanical, electrical and systems concepts that shape aerospace technology. You’ll develop a multidisciplinary foundation for designing, testing and improving complex engineering systems used in research and industry.
Gain a strong start in the principles of design, analysis and technical problem solving. You’ll explore topics in mechanical, electrical and systems engineering that prepare you to advance in engineering.
Apply engineering principles to solve practical industry challenges. You’ll work with virtual labs and simulation tools to analyze systems, improve design efficiency and evaluate results that drive progress across aviation and aerospace operations.
Study how motion, energy and materials shape the design of machines and structures. You’ll apply theory to projects that improve aircraft, spacecraft and advanced technologies used across the aerospace industry.
Learn the principles that support professional flight operations. Study aerodynamics, meteorology, aircraft systems and crew coordination while gaining practical experience that prepares you for the responsibilities of modern aviation.
Study how complex software systems are designed, built and maintained. You’ll gain hands-on experience developing secure, high-performance applications that support aviation, aerospace and technology industries.
Where flight meets the frontier. Study orbital mechanics, mission design and space systems management. You’ll learn how spacecraft are planned, launched and supported and how operations teams coordinate payloads, communications and safety for government, commercial and research missions.
Where engineering and space science connect. Study orbital mechanics, propulsion, communications and systems integration. You’ll learn how satellites and spacecraft are designed, tested and operated across government, commercial and research sectors.
Focus on how complex projects are planned, built and maintained. Study modeling, integration and process improvement to understand how large engineering systems achieve reliability, efficiency and mission success.
Examine the growing role of automation in air, land and sea operations. You’ll study systems design, communication networks and mission planning to prepare for work in industries adopting uncrewed and intelligent technologies.
Where technology meets autonomy. Explore operational design, communication systems and flight control to understand how uncrewed platforms are built and used safely across industries.
The College of Aviation at Embry‑Riddle’s Worldwide Campus is dedicated to providing innovative undergraduate and graduate programs that prepare students to excel in dynamic and multidisciplinary aviation fields.
Whether pursuing a career in aviation or aeronautics at military, local, state or federal government organizations — our students are equipped with the skills and expertise needed to succeed in diverse environments after graduation.
The university gave me confidence and fueled my passion with knowledge. In aviation, I've seen how powerful knowledge is in overcoming challenges and gaining an edge."
Darlene “Darcy” Cruz (’23, ’25), B.S. Aeronautics, M.S. Aeronautics
The university gave me confidence and fueled my passion with knowledge. In aviation, I've seen how powerful knowledge is in overcoming challenges and gaining an edge."
