Build a Safer Tomorrow
In today's rapidly evolving aviation industry, managing risk and exploring new ways to ensure safe operations is more important than ever. The Master of Science in Aviation Safety is designed to meet the growing demand for professionals who understand the technical challenges of flight safety and can think critically to anticipate the needs of a dynamic and ever-changing industry.
At Embry-Riddle, you’ll pursue an industry-leading aviation safety curriculum that builds technical expertise in system safety, program management, data analysis and accident investigation while strengthening communication, teamwork and critical-thinking skills.
Program Details
Offered at the Worldwide & Online Campus
The M.S. in Aviation Safety is offered online through the Worldwide & Online Campus' College of Aviation. In this program, you can learn when and where you want, making it ideal if you are looking to strengthen your current skills or begin a new career path.
The program addresses current safety issues based on feedback from our extensive industry connections and faculty members with vast practical experience in safety science. As a student in the program, you will have the opportunity to use the Virtual Crash Lab, a unique training ground where you can map a crash site and investigate wreckage through an online interface.
The Master of Science in Aviation Safety offers two completion pathways, allowing you to shape your experience to best suit your needs. Students who pursue the non-thesis option complete 30 credit hours, while students who choose the thesis option complete 36 credit hours — allowing you to decide whether the addition of a research thesis aligns with your time commitment and goals.
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Methods of Study
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Career Opportunities
Pursue an industry-leading aviation safety degree that builds the analytical skills used to make real-world safety decisions and prepares you for high-impact careers such as System Safety Engineer, Safety Program Manager and Accident Investigator.
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