As Singapore's aeronautics industry continues to grow, so do job opportunities in the field. But just what exactly is aeronautics? Basically, it can be defined as the science of flight. Designing an airplane or other type of flying machine, manufacturing them, operating them, maintaining them. It all falls under aeronautics. That means you could be anything from a scientist to a technician to an engineer or pilot. No matter which type of aeronautics career you want, a good place to start is by getting your Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics (BSA).
Awarded by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, offered by ERC Institute (ERCI), the 120-credit hour degree program offers courses in human factors, security, aviation safety, occupational safety and health, air traffic control, aircraft maintenance and aeronautical science. Several degree minors allow you to tailor your degree to your particular interests and career goals.
Through the BSA program, you can:
Course | Title | Credit |
General Education Core
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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 Core Credits: | 36 |
Programme Support Core
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ASCI 202 | Introduction to Aeronautical Science | 3 |
ASCI 254 | Aviation Legislation | 3 |
ASCI 404 | Applications in Aviation/Aerospace Law | 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 |
SFTY 335 | Mechanical and Structural Factors in Aviation Safety | 3 |
Professional Development Core
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ASCI 309 | Basic Aerodynamics | 3 |
ASCI 490 | Aeronautical Science Capstone Course | 3 |
MGMT 420 | Management of Production and Operations | 3 |
SFTY 409 | Aviation Safety | 3 |
Aviation Area of Concentration
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ASCI 401 | Airport Development and Operations | 3 |
SFTY 435 | Aircraft Crash Survival Analysis and Design | 3 |
BSAB 410 | Management of Air Cargo | 3 |
SFTY 320 | Human Factors in Aviation Safety | 3 |
Student are required to choose two minors from the options below: | ||
Unmanned Aerial Systems Minor (Online) | ||
ASCI 315 | Unmanned Aerial Systems and Operations | 3 |
ASCI 316 | Operations and Business Aspects of Unmanned Aircraft Systems | 3 |
ASCI 318 | Unmanned Aerial Systems Robotics | 3 |
ASCI 410 | Unmanned Sensing Systems | 3 |
SFTY 410 | Design of Engineering Hazard Controls | 3 |
SFTY 440 | System Safety Management | 3 |
Helicopter Operations and Safety Minor (Online)
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ASCI 317 | Rotorcraft | 3 |
ASCI 378 | Helicopter Flight Environments | 3 |
ASCI 388 | Helicopter Flight Planning | 3 |
ASCI 428 | Advanced Helicopter Systems and Functions | 3 |
ASCI 438 | Advanced Helicopter Operations | 3 |
SFTY 345 | Aviation Safety Program Management | 3 |
Security and Intelligence Minor (Online)
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SCTY 315 | Studies in Intelligence I | 3 |
SCTY 385 | Intelligence Analysis-Writing and Briefing | 3 |
SCTY 488 | National Security Issues and Terrorism | 3 |
SCTY 400 | Airport Security | 3 |
SCTY 415 | Studies in Intelligence II | 3 |
SCTY 485 | Corporate Security | 3 |
Transportation Minor (Online)
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TRAN 331 | Road and Highway Transportation | 3 |
TRAN 341 | Railroad Operations | 3 |
TRAN 351 | Urban Transportation and City Planning | 3 |
TRAN 361 | Marine Transportation | 3 |
TRAN 371 | Pipelines, Land Use, and the Environment | 3 |
TRAN 401 | Transportation and the Environment | 3 |
Aviation Maintenance Operations Minor (Online)
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ASCI 322 | Aircraft Inspection and Scheduled Maintenance Programs | 3 |
ASCI 327 | Aviation Work Force Management in a Global Environment | 3 |
ASCI 419 | Aviation Maintenance Management | 3 |
ASCI 424 | Maintenance Repair and Overhaul in Aviation | 3 |
ASCI 429 | Advanced Technologies in Design and Production of Aircraft Structures & Systems | 3 |
ASCI 433 | Aviation Logistics and Supply Chain Management | 3 |
Aviation Safety (Online)
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SFTY 365 | Fire Protection | 3 |
SFTY 375 | Propulsion Plant Accident Investigation | |
SFTY 350 | Aircraft Crash and Emergency Management | |
SFTY 330 | Aircraft Accident Investigation | |
SFTY 345 | Aviation Safety Program Management | |
SFTY 440 | System Safety Management |
Occupational Safety and Health (Online)
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SFTY 311 | Fundamentals of Occupational Safety and Health | 3 |
SFTY 321 | Ergonomics | |
SFTY 355 | Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology | 3 |
SFTY 341 | Occupational Safety and Health Program Management | 3 |
SFTY 470 | Advanced Occupational Safety and Health Technology | 3 |
SFTY 410 | Design of Engineering Hazard Controls | 3 |
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 |
Students applying from Singapore:
Polytechnic Students:
Full-Time (courses conducted during the day)
Students pursuing the BSA degree program at a full-time pace will take 3 courses each term. The 120 credit hour BSA 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 BSA degree program at a part-time pace will take 2 courses each term. The full 120 credit hour BSA 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, 4-year registration expiring May 19, 2018.
The cost of the Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics (BSA) 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.