According to the CIA World Factbook, there are nearly 45,000 airports in the world, with about 20,000 of them in the United States. Responsible for the transportation of hundreds of millions of people and tons of cargo every year, its vital that existing airports strive to modernize and take advantage of new technologies and systems that make the airport more efficient for passengers and crew, provide better service, and feature the utmost in safety and security.

This master's level aviation program brings students to the forefront of airport technology and management strategies, preparing them to recognize industry trends and challenges. Recognized for having one of the best university-based aviation programs in the nation, Florida Tech ensures that airport management degree students gain a comprehensive background in aviation studies, management and business in order to provide expertise on such issues as airport operations, vendor management, personnel training, aircraft taxi zones, sound barrier creation and more.

Airport Management Careers

Airports incorporate a wide variety of complex parts and systems. With an airport management degree, students specialize in niche areas such as vendor management and personnel training, or focus on more generalized airport management as an executive. Career opportunities are as diverse as your interests and as the aviation industry continues to expand, so do the job opportunities.