Memphis From United States of America, joined Mar 2006, 143 posts, RR: 0 Reply 2, posted (3 years 7 months 2 weeks ago) and read 11413 times:
Quoting 2H4 (Reply 1): And if Q120 doesn't mind me piggybacking on his thread, can anyone recommend any masters degrees in aviation management offered online?
2H4
I completed a Masters of Science in Management, with a specialization in Air Transportation from ERAU last year. I did a little over half of the course work online with the other portion in class rooms at the Memphis Extended Campus.
I thought the entire degree program to be relatively easy, with the exception on the Capstone Project, which was a time mangement challenge that ended up being an 80 page document.
All in all, I recommend ERAU as they have "Extended" campuses in many locations and a easy to use "Worldwide" Campus via the online medium.
Q120 From Canada, joined Aug 2008, 250 posts, RR: 0 Reply 3, posted (3 years 7 months 1 week 6 days 23 hours ago) and read 11403 times:
Quoting 2H4 (Reply 1): And if Q120 doesn't mind me piggybacking on his thread, can anyone recommend any masters degrees in aviation management offered online?
2H4
Piggyback along my friend...
Griffith University offers a two year online masters, same thing I am looking at except for its also offered at the school or online. Only difference is it takes 8 months to do it there and two years to complete online.
ARFFdude From United States of America, joined Aug 2007, 138 posts, RR: 1 Reply 4, posted (3 years 7 months 1 week 6 days 3 hours ago) and read 11286 times:
Quoting Memphis (Reply 2): I thought the entire degree program
to be relatively easy, with the exception on the Capstone Project, which was a time mangement challenge that ended up being an 80 page document.
What's the capstone project like? I've been looking into getting a Masters from ERAU online and was looking over their website, but they didn't really elaborate on the capstone project.
PGNCS From United States of America, joined Apr 2007, 2516 posts, RR: 45 Reply 5, posted (3 years 7 months 1 week 6 days 3 hours ago) and read 11285 times:
2H4:
I have a MAS from ERAU, some done online, some done in the classroom. The courses vary DRAMATICALLY in quality ranging from "quite good" to "are you sure this is grad school"? It is relatively inexpensive, but I don't think it's worth much. If I had it to do over again I would do a straight MBA somewhere. The prevailing attitude in several ERAU classes is "pay the fee, get a B", and grade inflation is RAMPANT, devaluing the program. Having said that, several instructors were excellent, so it is totally an issue of who your instructors are and how much you put into it. The accident investigation class was excellent, BTW. If you are still torn, I would enroll and take a class you think would be interesting. If after that class you are happy, keep going; if not, bail out and look elsewhere.
Q120:
I know nothing about Griffith, sorry to not be more help.
2H4 From United States of America, joined Oct 2004, 8950 posts, RR: 62 Reply 6, posted (3 years 7 months 1 week 5 days 16 hours ago) and read 11242 times:
VikingA346 From Sweden, joined Oct 2006, 499 posts, RR: 0 Reply 7, posted (3 years 7 months 1 week 5 days 13 hours ago) and read 11216 times:
I'm currently doing an MSc in Air Transport Management at Cranfield University in the UK and have had a great experience so far. I believe this program is one of the top 3 in the world, and is HIGHLY regarded in Europe.
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JRadier From Netherlands, joined Sep 2004, 4598 posts, RR: 51 Reply 8, posted (3 years 7 months 1 week 5 days 11 hours ago) and read 11190 times:
Quoting VikingA346 (Reply 7): I'm currently doing an MSc in Air Transport Management at Cranfield University in the UK and have had a great experience so far.
Going to their open day on the 11th of November, looking forward to it already. It's pretty much either Cranfield or work for me.
For once you have tasted flight you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skywards, for there you have been and ther
VikingA346 From Sweden, joined Oct 2006, 499 posts, RR: 0 Reply 9, posted (3 years 7 months 1 week 5 days 10 hours ago) and read 11179 times:
Quoting JRadier (Reply 8): Going to their open day on the 11th of November, looking forward to it already. It's pretty much either Cranfield or work for me.
That was my dilemma a few months ago. It's a no-brainer looking back. Get a higher education, it'll pay off in the long run.
...you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been and there you shall return
Q120 From Canada, joined Aug 2008, 250 posts, RR: 0 Reply 10, posted (3 years 7 months 1 week 5 days 3 hours ago) and read 11159 times:
Quoting VikingA346 (Reply 9):
Quoting JRadier (Reply 8):
Going to their open day on the 11th of November, looking forward to it already. It's pretty much either Cranfield or work for me.
That was my dilemma a few months ago. It's a no-brainer looking back. Get a higher education, it'll pay off in the long run.
Lets hope it does, getting your masters is not always the case. If someone is less educated but better connected they will be getting that job that you were expecting, plus your work experience is an important factor to remember because students cant just expect to get six figure salaries out of school just because they are super students who spent all their experience in the classroom.
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HAWK21M From India, joined Jan 2001, 31201 posts, RR: 58 Reply 11, posted (3 years 7 months 1 week 4 days 18 hours ago) and read 11158 times:
Quoting Memphis (Reply 2): All in all, I recommend ERAU as they have "Extended" campuses in many locations and a easy to use "Worldwide" Campus via the online medium.
I would be keen on an online programme since I work nights.....Is there a link to this?
regds
MEL...
JAGflyer From Canada, joined Aug 2004, 3321 posts, RR: 4 Reply 12, posted (3 years 7 months 1 week 2 days 4 hours ago) and read 10943 times:
I am going into my third year of the aviation management program at Georgian College. After which I am eligible to take the ERAU B.Sc in Aviation Management program which is offered at the college. Several people I know are currently doing this program which is offered as three day a week course at the Barrie campus. I myself am considering doing one of ERAU's online degree programs after my diploma because I feel I will have a better edge with a specialized degree rather than the simple broad "B.Sc in Aviation Management".
Aviation-wise, Georgian also has articulation agreements with Griffith, Loughborough (I know 2 grads), and ERAU.
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Memphis From United States of America, joined Mar 2006, 143 posts, RR: 0 Reply 13, posted (3 years 7 months 1 week 1 day 9 hours ago) and read 10891 times:
Quoting ARFFdude (Reply 4): What's the capstone project like? I've been looking into getting a Masters from ERAU online and was looking over their website, but they didn't really elaborate on the capstone project.
The Capstone Project is your thesis project at the culmination of your degree. For ERAU, it is baiscally a stastical study of anything aviation related. It has at least 2 faculity members that serve as the Reader and the Chair. Both are involved in the process of writting the paper. The Reader is usually more technical in nature and reads over your paper to ensure that what your saying is correct, (the facts) in addition to checking for grammer. Then there is the Chair Person, who is the final check. I worked closely with my Chair on seeking guidance and advice. Both of these individuals will ultimately sign off on the paper once they think it is ready.
Quoting HAWK21M (Reply 11): I would be keen on an online programme since I work nights.....Is there a link to this?
regds
MEL...
Memphis From United States of America, joined Mar 2006, 143 posts, RR: 0 Reply 15, posted (3 years 7 months 5 days 13 hours ago) and read 10772 times:
Quoting HAWK21M (Reply 14): How about exams.....How do you attend them.Is that too on line or you need to travel.
regds
Yes, the exams are online. During my classes, I never went to the campus to take an exam. It would have been futile as in most instances, the Worldwide instructors were literally Worldwide themselves, i.e. not in Daytona.
DeltaGuy From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 16, posted (3 years 7 months 5 days 4 hours ago) and read 10730 times:
Get yourself a master's degree in something other than aviation...like an MBA or something in Business. Will serve you well down the road if you need to work in a field other than aviation, but moreover, it shows you're well rounded education-wise.
Q120 From Canada, joined Aug 2008, 250 posts, RR: 0 Reply 17, posted (3 years 5 months 1 week 1 day 2 hours ago) and read 9962 times:
Quoting JAGflyer (Reply 12): I am going into my third year of the aviation management program at Georgian College. After which I am eligible to take the ERAU B.Sc in Aviation Management program which is offered at the college. Several people I know are currently doing this program which is offered as three day a week course at the Barrie campus. I myself am considering doing one of ERAU's online degree programs after my diploma because I feel I will have a better edge with a specialized degree rather than the simple broad "B.Sc in Aviation Management".
Aviation-wise, Georgian also has articulation agreements with Griffith, Loughborough (I know 2 grads), and ERAU.
Yes I just graduated from that program. And I most likely know you.
However beautiful the strategy, you should occasionally look at the results
Roseflyer From United States of America, joined Feb 2004, 8740 posts, RR: 52 Reply 18, posted (3 years 5 months 1 week 1 day 1 hour ago) and read 9947 times:
I am just about to finish the capstone in the master in aeronautical science degree at embry riddle. It is a good degree, but I must say that getting an undergraduate degree in engineering is far more powerful than either the masters in aeronautical science or my bachelors in economics. An engineering degree opens doors an can completely change a career. The ERAU degree and a business degree can enhance a career, but a good foundation is essential.
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