Introduction

Singapore’s aviation industry is booming, and you can be a part of it. So, what exactly is the aviation industry? It can be summed up as the design, development, production, operation, maintenance and use of aircrafts — basically, the companies involved in air transport. Within the aviation industry, you can take your career in many directions.
Working in the business sector of the field, you could be an airport or airline manager, an aircraft salesperson, an airline customer service representative or other challenging roles that require a combined knowledge of business acumen and aviation. A Bachelor of Science in Aviation Business Administration (BSABA) is the first step to getting there.
Awarded by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, offered by ERC Institute (ERCI), the 120-credit hour BSABA degree program provides you with a well-rounded business foundation spanning economics, aeronautical science, accounting, marketing, management and global business strategies.

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Curriculum Overview

Programme Structure

Bachelor of Science in Aviation Business Administration – Full-time

To graduate, students must complete 120 credit hours of General Education, Aviation Business Support and Aviation Management core studies at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Polytechnic diploma holders will be eligible for exemption from some of the courses listed below.

Course	Title	Title
General Education Core
ENGL 123	English Composition	3
SPCH 219	Speech	3
ENGL 222	Business Communication	3
HUMN 330	Values and Ethics	3
HUMN 400	Science and Aviation/Aerospace Technology in Society	3
CSCI 109	Introduction to Computers and Applications	3
PHYS 102	Explorations in Physics	3
PHYS 142	Introduction to Environmental Science	3
MATH 111	College Mathematics for Aviation I	3
MATH 112	College Mathematics for Aviation II	3
ECON 210	Microeconomics	3
ECON 211	Macroeconomics	3
Total General Education Credits		36

Aviation Business Support Core
MGMT 203	Management for Aeronautical Science	3
MATH 222	Business Statistics	3
MGMT 201	Principles of Management	3
MGMT 221	Introduction to Management Information Systems	3
RSCH 202	Introduction to Research Methods	3
MGMT 312	Managerial Accounting	3
MGMT 314	Human Resource Management	3
MGMT 321	Aviation/Aerospace Systems Analysis Methods	3
MGMT 420	Management of Production and Operations	3
MGMT 371	Leadership	3
MGMT 390	Business Law	3
MGMT 408	Airport Management	3
MGMT 411	Logistics Management for Aviation/Aerospace	3
MGMT 424	Project Management in Aviation Operations	3
MGMT 436	Strategic Management	3
Total Aviation Business Support Credits		45

Aviation Management Core
BSAB 410	Management of Air Cargo	3
MGMT 311	Marketing	3
BSAB 412	Airport Planning and Design	3
BSAB 415	Airline Management	3
BSAB 418	Airport Administration and Finance	3
BSAB 426	International Aviation Management	3
MGMT 394	Management of Information Security	3
BSAB 450	Airline/Airport Marketing	3
MGMT 317	Organizational Behavior	3
MGMT 320	Business Information Systems	3
MGMT 322	Aviation Insurance	3
MGMT 331	Transportation Principals	3
MGMT 335	International Business	3
Aviation Management Credits		39
Total Degree Requirement		120

Foundation Courses (only required by placement exam results)
GNED 103	Basic Mathematics	1
GNED 104	Basic English	1
MATH 106	Basic Algebra	3
ENGL 106	Introduction to Composition	3
Co-Operative Education / Internship Courses (optional elective)
COIN 496	Co-Operative Education	3
COIN 497	Co-Operative Education	3
COIN 498	Co-Operative Education	3

Note: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University reserves the right to make changes to the course offerings and course content at any time, in accordance with academic processes and CPE notification requirements.


Partner Institution

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University offers the Bachelor of Science in Aviation Business Administration (BSABA) through our newly formed partnership with ERC Institute. The ERC Institute partnership provides us with the ability to host students in a full-time or part-time classroom capacity. The Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University BSABA program in Singapore is the same program offered in the United States, Europe and online, with enhancements to satisfy the unique demands of aviation management professionals in Singapore and the surrounding regions.


Scholarships/Grants

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University offers a range of academic merit and demonstrated need based scholarships to new students.  The scholarship amounts range from S$3,000 to S$9,000 and are spread across the duration of a student’s degree.  Awards are based on a student’s academic merit (CGPA and/or O/A level examination results) and demonstrated financial need of the student and/or family.  Eligible students are invited to complete a scholarship application after admission to the university.  In order to keep the scholarship, a student must maintain a CGPA of 3.00.  If a student’s CGPA drops below 3.00 the scholarship will be cancelled for all future terms. The scholarship is only valid for study in Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University programs offered in Singapore and is not transferable to other locations/campuses of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.  The minimum eligibility requirements are:

• Minimum of 5 GCE “O” level passes, and a minimum CGPA 3.50 at a polytechnic or equivalent, or
• Minimum of 5 GCE “O” level passes, and a pass certificate at the “A” Level with a minimum grade of B or higher for two subjects taken at the advanced level.

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Area of Studies

Especially designed for students who wish to lead and manage in the aviation world, the BSABA program offers:

• A solid foundation of business-focused industry expertise
• Leadership skills
• A look at understanding how to balance the organization using concepts of organizational theory and design
• The skills needed to conduct business transactions and simulate the impact of those decisions on an organization’s bottom line
• The benefit of learning from faculty who are experienced industry professionals themselves
   

This full-time or part-time program is offered in an intimate classroom setting where you get one-on-one attention from faculty members and the chance to interact with and learn from fellow students.

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Entry Requirements

Students applying from Singapore:

Polytechnic Students:

• Official copies of your polytechnic transcripts. In order for these documents to be considered official you must request an original copy from your polytechnic institution.
• Copy of your polytechnic diploma.
• Copy of your O/A level examination results.

O/A Level Students:

• Official copies of your General Certificate of Education Ordinary and if applicable your Advanced level results. In order for these documents to be considered official, you must present to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University the original certificates so that an official copy can be made. Students who have taken “A” level examinations are eligible for exemptions based on the subjects they’ve taken and the grades received. 

International Students

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University requires that all international students meet the university minimum requirements for admission. These requirements vary from country to country and each application to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is reviewed on an individual case-by-case basis. 

Students studying in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma are eligible for exemptions based on the subjects they’ve taken and the grades received.

Students who have taken “A” level examinations are eligible for exemptions based on the subjects they’ve taken and the grades received.

Applicants for whom English is not the primary language must either:

• Attain a minimum score on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) of 550 (paper-based) or 79-80 (Internet-based).
• Attain a minimum score on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) of 6.0.
• Earn transferable credit for a course that is the equivalent of ENGL 123 (English Composition) at an accredited post-secondary institution.
• Show evidence of attendance and graduation from a secondary school in which the language of instruction was English.

International students should visit Singapore’s Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) FAQ website for information on the issuance of a student pass/student visa. All student pass requirements will be shared with students when an admission decision is made by the university.

Official/Attested copies of documents listed above should be mailed to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Office of Enrollment Management, 75 Bukit Timah Road, #02-01 Boon Siew Building, Singapore 229833. Alternatively, students may make an appointment to bring original documents in so that an official copy can be made.

Only upon submission of the documents listed above will the University be able to process your application.

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Duration & Intake

Programme Duration

Program Length

Full-Time (courses conducted during the day)

Students pursuing the BSABA degree program at a full-time pace will take 3 courses each term. The 120 credit hour BSABA degree is designed to be completed in 3.5 years. However, diploma and/or “A” level holders are eligible for a significant number of course exemptions and can expect to complete the degree program in as little as 2 years.


Part-Time (courses conducted during the evening)

Students pursuing the BSABA degree program at a part-time pace will take 2 courses each term. The full 120 credit hour BSABA degree is designed to be completed in 5 years. However, diploma and/or “A” level holders are eligible for a significant number of course exemptions and can expect to complete the degree program in as little as 3 years. Part-time students also have the option of accelerating completion of the degree by taking some courses entirely online.


Intake

ERC Institute is a Private Education Institution (PEI) registered with the Singapore Council for Private Education (CPE). CPE/UEN: 200311146N, four-year registration expiring 19 May 2018.

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Fees & Funding

The cost of the Bachelor of Science in Aviation Business Administration (BSABA) degree is dependent on the number of credits a student is required to take to complete the degree requirements.

Diploma Graduates / GCE “A” Level Students

Students entering the program with a diploma or GCE “A” level examination results can expect to receive a significant number of exemptions. Exemptions vary depending on the diploma and GCE “A” level subjects but most students holding one of these qualifications are eligible for between 45 and 60 credits of exemptions. A diploma holder or GCE “A” level student can expect to pay between SGD 30,000 and 48,000 for the entire degree.

Secondary School Graduates / GCE “O” Level Students

Students entering the program without any exemptions will be required to take all 120 credits in the BSA degree. A secondary school graduate or GCE “O” level student can expect to pay SGD 63,000 for the entire degree.