Your Future in Aeronautics

Are you interested in an exciting career in aviation and aerospace? With rapid growth in aviation and aerospace business in and near South Carolina, to include major aircraft manufacturers Boeing, Lockheed Martin and Gulfstream (GA), and the rise of commercial space travel, advanced air mobility and unmanned aerial systems, the opportunities to participate, lead, and work in the industry are endless.

Aviation and Aerospace companies and related businesses do over $30 billion in revenue each year; aviation and aerospace account for almost 7% of gross domestic product (GDP) in the U.S. alone!

As a graduate of CSU’s Aeronautics – Aerospace Management (BS) degree program, you will earn a business degree with a focus in aerospace and learn invaluable leadership and management skills that will not only get you on the right track, but keep you there as you progress, learn, and grow in one of the most exciting and dynamic industries

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Program Information:

Features

Foundational aeronautics instruction, including aviation training, safety, meteorology, business and law
Opportunities to participate in leadership seminars
Internship opportunities

Student Learning Outcomes: Graduates of the Aerospace Management program will be equipped with the knowledge and skills for small business ownership and leadership or work as mid-level management with a major aviation or aerospace company.

FAQs

Does CSU have any partnerships with airlines or industry partners that guarantee job placement after graduation?: CSU hosts many airline recruiters and industry partners at career events during the semester, though there are no formal flow-through agreements at this time. Through our aeronautics career events, many of our students have interviewed with and been accepted into cadet/apprenticeship programs at various regional airlines, and the aviation industry is booming (see this article from Boeing https://www.boeing.com/commercial/market/commercial-market-outlook/).

What kind of classes will I be taking? Do you have an example curriculum roadmap for a student to follow?

The Aeronautics course catalog lists all the courses with descriptions.

The example curriculum roadmap is published on this page under “View Program Overview.”

How do I know what college-level classes will give me equivalency credit when I apply?: Click on the “Transfer Equivalency Guide” on this link to see the current Liberal Art Core requirements: https://www.charlestonsouthern.edu/academics/registrar/transfer-credit/

Can I enroll at CSU and then take classes over the summer back home at my technical college to save money?: See Policy R-18 at this link: https://www.charlestonsouthern.edu/academics/registrar/academic-policies/

Do you need flight experience to apply to the program?: There is no minimum flight experience requirement to apply.

How many students are usually in an aeronautics class?: Normally, aeronautics classes have 15-30 students.

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Accreditation:

Charleston Southern University’s accreditation can be found here.

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Lloyd Richardson

Chair, Department of Aeronautics

Contact

P843-863-8078
Eaeronautics@csuniv.edu

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Begin Your Aerospace Career

The State of South Carolina's only Aerospace Management program, designed to provide opportunities in one of the regions premier aviation, aerospace, or manufacturing companies.

As an Aerospace Management major, you’ll take courses like…

FAA Ground and Flight Training
Aviation Safety & Safety Management Systems
Airport Management
Global Navigation
Aviation Regulation & Law
Aerodynamics

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Graduates are equipped for a variety of career paths.

Aviation or Aerospace Management
Business Leadership
Pedigree for Master’s or Law Degree in Aviation
Commercial or Military Pilot
General Business Management

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