Lead the Future of Airline Management

The Master of Science in Airline Management (MSALM) is a practitioner-focused program for graduates and leaders. The curriculum is designed around airline managers who oversee functional areas including pricing and revenue management, risk management, technical operations, airport relationships and route planning. Students are taught through a unique lens to contribute to the key areas of successful airline operations: safety, reliability and profitability.

The MSALM explores airline business models with hands-on experiences embedded throughout the program. Courses are industry-aligned with a high focus on modern issues in airline management, including sustainability, disruption management, increasing regulations and the need for agile networks. The curriculum provides an understanding that is applicable to real-world airline management, setting graduates apart in a field where specialized knowledge is scarce.

Program Details

Offered at the Worldwide & Online Campus

Housed in the College of Business, the MSALM explores the intricacies of airline management, emphasizing the application of strategic management concepts within the airline sector. Students will engage in case studies of successful airline management strategies and delve into cutting-edge aviation technologies and innovations shaping the industry's future.

Students explore airline management while gaining insight on airport management through a co-created curriculum. This design feature allows Airline Management students to learn alongside Airport and Air Mobility Management students in some courses. This co-sharing of knowledge allows Airline Management students to better understand the needs of airports and air mobility, as they are often an influencing factor for airlines.



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Career Opportunities

As the airline industry continues to evolve with new technologies, market shifts and global travel demands, professionals with advanced airline management skills are needed to lead strategic operations, improve efficiency and solve complex business challenges across airline organizations.
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What You'll Learn

What You'll Learn

In the M.S. in Airline Management, you’ll learn how airlines operate from business and strategic perspectives, including revenue management, pricing, route planning and crisis response. 

You’ll also study cutting-edge airline technology and innovations so you can lead teams and make high-impact decisions in airline organizations.
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Example Careers

Example Careers

Example roles in this field include:
  • Director of Flight Operations
  • General Airline Manager
  • Networking Planning Manager
  • Strategic Line Planning Manager
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Example Employers

Example Employers

Example employers in this field include:
  • Allegiant Air
  • Delta Air Lines
  • Frontier Airlines
  • Prime Air

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