Introduction

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:

• Gain a broad knowledge base of aeronautics
• Be prepared for becoming a pilot, air traffic controller or regulator, and more
• Benefit 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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Curriculum Overview

Programme Structure

Course	Title	Credit
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 Core Credits:		36

Programme Support Core
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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

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 Aeronautics (BSA) through our newly formed partnership with ERC Institute. The ERC Institute partnership provides us with the ability to host students in a full-time and part-time classroom capacity. The Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University BSA program in Singapore is the same program offered in the United States, Europe and online, with enhancements to satisfy the unique demands of aeronautics 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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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. For a list of IB Diploma exemptions, please click here.
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 postsecondary 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

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.

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Fees & Funding

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.