The Worldwide & Online Department of Applied Aerospace Science is responsible for five master's degree programs in Aviation and Aerospace Sustainability, Aviation Cybersecurity, Aviation Maintenance, Space Operations and Space Systems, as well as associate and bachelor's degrees in Aviation Maintenance.
The department’s faculty members and adjunct professors combine decades of university teaching experience, provide invaluable insight into today’s most relevant and pressing aviation and aerospace issues, and have published widely and internationally in conferences and journals as well as commercial work and research.
Degrees and Programs
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.
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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.
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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.
Students engage in applied research guided by expert faculty, exploring aerospace sustainability, aviation cybersecurity and space systems and solving real-world challenges through innovation and collaboration.
Faculty from around the globe bring decades of professional expertise across aerospace, systems, operations and cybersecurity. Their teaching combines research insight with everyday application, preparing graduates to lead and innovate in applied aerospace science fields.
I have grown so much as a person throughout this journey, and I cannot wait to continue. I have acquired a thirst for knowledge. I intend to satisfy that thirst. Embry‑Riddle is a highlight of my life, and I can’t express my gratitude for enabling me to achieve what I have.”
