Plane on a runway at sunset

Boeing forecasts 763,000 new pilot jobs and 739,000 maintenance technicians worldwide over the next 20 years*. 

The Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics (BSA) degree is designed specifically for students who work, have worked or desire to work in aviation-related careers. For students with existing aviation-related knowledge and skills, this degree acknowledges a student's valuable acquired experience through the award of advanced standing prior-learning credit. The curriculum then builds on those skills and knowledge. The program also provides an opportunity for those students new to aviation to acquire aviation-specific knowledge through aviation-related coursework.

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is recognized as a leader in the aviation industry, producing quality graduates who can successfully enter and succeed in the workforce. The BSA program is accredited by the Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI), which requires a rigorous review of the curriculum to ensure the highest standards of performance, integrity, and quality are maintained. As a result, many of our graduates are recognized as trailblazers and exceptional leaders in the aviation and aerospace industries, including military general officers, astronauts and CEOs.

*Read more about Boeing's predictions in the article "Demand Unprecedented for Pilots and Technicians" on the company's website.

Module Title Credits
General Education
 
ENGL 123 English Composition
3
ENGL 222 Business Communication
3
ENGL 223 Collaborative Writing & Presenting
3
HUMN 330 Values and Ethics
3
SOCI 210 Introduction to Sociology
3
CSCI 123 Introduction to Computing for Data Analysis
3
ECON 210 Microeconomics
3
ECON 211 Macroeconomics
3
WEAX 201 Meteorology I
3
PHYS 142 Introduction to Environmental Science
3
MATH 111 Pre-calculus for Aviation
3
MATH 112 Applied Calculus for Aviation
3
Aviation Area of Concentration
 
SCTY 400 Aviation Security
3
SFTY 440 System Safety Management
3
ACCT 210 Financial Accounting
3
BSAS 320 Human Factors in Aviation Safety
3
Program Support
 
ASCI 202 Introduction to Aeronautical Science
 

3

-or- ASCI 185 Introduction to Flight
ASCI 254 Aviation Legislation
3
ASCI 404 Applications in Aviation & Aerospace Law
3
STAT 211 Statistics with Aviation Applications
3
MGMT 201 Principles of Management
3
MMIS 221 Introduction to Management Information Systems
3
UNSY 315 Uncrewed Aircraft Systems and Operations
3
ASCI 309 Aerodynamics
3
Singapore Support Core
 
RSCH 202 Introduction to Research Methods
3
UNIV 101 College Success
1
COIN 496 Co-Operative Education or
SFTY 326 System Safety
3
Professional Development Core
 
ASCI 491 Operational Applications in Aeronautics
3
LGMT 420 Management of Production and Operations
3
BSAS 409 Aviation Safety
3
 
 
Any Minor Listed Below
18
Electives not used as part of minor
15
TOTAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS*
121
 
 

The following minors are currently available in the BSA degree program: 

Minor in Air Traffic Management Credits
ASCI 301 Introduction to Air Traffic Control
3
ASCI 303 Tower and Radar for Air Traffic Control and Management
3
WEAX 301 Aviation Weather
3
ASCI 403 Air Traffic Management
3
ASCI 411 Human Factors in ATM

ASCI 426 Airport Management in ATM

3

3

 
 
Minor in Aviation Maintenance Operations
 
AMNT 322 Aircraft Inspection and Scheduled Maintenance Programs
3
OBLD 427 Management of the Multicultural Workforce
3
AMNT 416 Aviation Maintenance Management: A Global Perspective
3
AMNT 424 Maintenance Repair and Overhaul in Aviation
3
AMNT 429 Advanced Technologies in Design and Production of Aircraft Structures and Systems
3
LGMT 411 Logistics Management for Aviation/Aerospace
3
 
 
Minor in Aviation Safety
 
BSAS 210 Introduction to Aerospace Safety
3
BSAS 330 Aircraft Accident Investigation
3
BSAS 335 Mechanical and Structural Factors in Aviation Safety
3
BSAS 345 Aviation Safety Program Management
3
ASCI 411 Human Factors in ATM
3
UNSY 431 Uncrewed Unmanned Systems Human Factors Considerations
3
 
 
Minor in Human Resources
 
HRMD 314 Human Resource Management
3
HRMD 482 Human Resources Training and Development
3
HRMD 483 Compensation and Benefits
3
OBLD 317 Organizational Behavior
3
MGMT 426 International Aviation Management
3
OBLD 427 Management of the Multicultural Workforce
3
 
 
Minor in Economics
 
ECON 225 Engineering Economics
3
ECON 312 Money and Banking
3
ECON 315 Managerial Economics
3
ECON 411 International Economics
3
ECON 420 Economics of Air Transportation
3
MGMT 426 International Aviationnagement
3
 
 
Minor in Air Cargo Management
 
LGMT 410 Management of Air Cargo
3
MGMT 415 Airline Management
3
MGMT 426 International Aviation Management
3
ECON 420 Economics of Air Transportation
3
MGMT 408 Airport Management
3
LGMT 411 Logistics Management for Aviation/Aerospace
3
 
 
Minor in Airport Management
 
MGMT 436 Strategic Management
3
MGMT 408 Airport Management
3
MGMT 412 Airport Planning and Design
3
MGMT 426 International Aviation Management
3
LGMT 410 Management of Air Cargo
3
FINE 418 Airport Administration & Finance
3

*The following modules may be required based on placement examination results in mathematics and English:  

  • GNED 104 Basic English (1)
  • ENGL 106 Introduction to Composition (3)
  • GNED 103 Basic Mathematics (1)
  • MATH 106 Basic Algebra & Trigonometry (3)

Note: 

  • No industrial attachment is required to fulfill the degree requirements.

  • There is a minimum of five (5) students required for any course to commence. However, ERAU Asia Institute may decide to start a course with less than the minimum on a cohort-by-cohort basis. Should the minimum number of students not be met, students will have the option to either wait for the next intake or pursue their intended degree through Embry-Riddle Worldwide Online. Students will be notified at least 30 days before the intended commencement of any course if the minimum number has not been reached. ERAU Asia Institute will refund any tuition/fees should a course not commence because the minimum number of students was not reached.

The following are the minimum academic requirements for Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University undergraduate applicants:

  • United States High School Diploma or its international equivalent with a minimum cumulative grade point average (CPGA) of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
  • Minimum age of 16 years old; and
  • 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); or
    • Attain a minimum score on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) of 6.0; or
    • Earn transferable credit for a course that is the equivalent of ENGL 123 - English Composition at an accredited postsecondary institution; or
    • Display evidence of attendance and graduation from a secondary school where the language of instruction was English. 
    • Attain a minimum score on the Duolingo English Test of 105; or
    • Attain a minimum score on the Cambridge English Language Assessment of 170; or
    • Attain a minimum score on the EIKEN Test in Practical English Proficiency of Pre-1

Students applying from Singapore

Polytechnic Students:

  • Polytechnic diploma in any discipline with a CGPA of 2.0 out of 4.0; or
  • Official copies of your polytechnic transcripts. For these documents to be considered official, you must request an original copy from your polytechnic institution.
  • Official copy of your polytechnic diploma.
  • Official copies of your General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level (GCE O-Level) and General Certificate of Education Advanced Level (GCE A-Level) results. 

A-Level Students:

  • Official copies of your GCE O-Level and GCE A-Level results. 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 applying from outside Singapore

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University requires that all international students meet the university's minimum requirements for admission. These requirements vary from country to country, and each application to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is reviewed individually.

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

Official/Attested copies of the documents listed above should be mailed to ERAU Asia Institute, Office of Admissions, 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 ERAU Asia Institute be able to process your application. If you are ready to apply, begin the application process today.

Minimum Entry Requirement by Country

China

Minimum Entry Requirement(s) Possible Credit Exemption Requirement(s)
  • Graduation Certificate from Senior Middle School OR
  • Middle School Teacher Certificate from Normal College OR
  • Senior Secondary Level work at a Junior College
Two to three year diploma or certificate programs and graduation certificate from colleges, institutes, professional schools and universities

Hong Kong

Minimum Entry Requirement(s) Possible Credit Exemption Requirement(s)
Hong Kong Diploma Of Secondary Education (HKDSE)
  • Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education(HKDSE) OR
  • Certificate from the Institute of Education

India

Minimum Entry Requirement(s) Possible Credit Exemption Requirement(s)
Secondary School Certificate (Level X) with Higher Secondary School Certificate (Level XII) Bachelor of Arts, Science or Commerce
Secondary School Certificate (Level X) with All India Secondary School Certificate (Level XII) Diploma in Engineering

Indonesia

Minimum Entry Requirement(s) Possible Credit Exemption Requirement(s)
Surat Tanda Tamat Belajar (STTB) from Sekolah Menengah Unum Tingkat Atas (SMA) - Grade12 equivalent Diploma (D1) - Equivalent to Associate Degree and must be awarded by a recognized college or university
Surat Tanda Tanat Belajar (STTB) from Sekolah Menengah Unum Tingkat Atas (SMA) and entrance examination.
  • Diploma II (D2) - Equivalent to Associate Degree and must be awarded by a recognized college or university OR
  • Diploma III (D3) - Equivalent to Baccalaureate Degree and must be awarded by a recognized college or university

Malaysia

Minimum Entry Requirement(s) Possible Credit Exemption Requirement(s)
Sijil Pelajarn Malaysia (SPM) Certificate of Education with Grade I or II results Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) Higher School Certificate
General Certificate Education Cambridge GCE Advanced Level
United Examination Certificate for Independent Chinese Schools in Malaysia(UEC)
  • Institut Teknologi Mara Diploma program OR
  • Technical Certificate or Diploma OR
  • Certificates / Diplomas from a University

Myanmar

Minimum Entry Requirement(s) Possible Credit Exemption Requirement(s)
Matriculation Certificate Institute of Education Certificate, Bachelor’s degrees in Science / B Science with Honours, Technology, Commerce

Philippines

Minimum Entry Requirement(s) Possible Credit Exemption Requirement(s)
High School Diploma and Academic transcript (Form137A) prior to education system reform of2013 Associate Degrees CHED accredited
High School Diploma and Academic Transcript New System, first graduates in2018 (Katibayan)- Grade12 Post-graduate Diploma consisting of Undergraduate work
High School transcript and Diploma academic program with vocational track (Katunayan) Contact us at asia@erau.edu.
Diploma or transcript with graduation from full-time Madrasah Thanawi (Muslim Education Institution) Contact us at asia@erau.edu.

South Korea

Minimum Entry Requirement(s) Possible Credit Exemption Requirement(s)
Academic High School or vocational high school graduation certificate (Inmungye Kodung Hakkyo) Junior College Graduation certificate (Chogup Taehak)

Sri Lanka

Minimum Entry Requirement(s) Possible Credit Exemption Requirement(s)
Sri Lankan Certificate of General Education Advanced Diploma, Higher National Diploma, General Bachelor’s degrees

Taiwan

Minimum Entry Requirement(s) Possible Credit Exemption Requirement(s)
Diploma from Senior High School or Senior Vocational High School Diploma from Junior Colleges, earned 5 years after Jr. Middle School (grade 9) or 3 years after Senior Middle School

Thailand

Minimum Entry Requirement(s) Possible Credit Exemption Requirement(s)
Matayom VI Certificate
  • Diploma in Education, Technical Education, Higher Vocational Diploma OR
  • Associate Degree

Vietnam

Minimum Entry Requirement(s) Possible Credit Exemption Requirement(s)
Bằng Tốt nghiệp Trung học Phổ Thông (Graduation Diploma for General Upper Secondary Education- awarded since2003)
  • Bằng Tốt Nghiệp Trung Cấp (Intermediate Diploma) OR
  • Bằng Tốt Nghiệp Cao Ðẳng (Junior College Diploma)

For all documents listed above Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University requires a record of courses/subjects taken and grades / marks earned, examination results and certified certificates, diplomas, degrees with certified English translations.

If you have questions about requirements or exemptions, please email us at asia@erau.edu.

The BSA degree program is offered in both part-time and full-time options by ERAU Asia Institute. 

Intakes

Intakes occur throughout the year, starting in the July, October, January and April terms. The deadline for application is 60 days before the start of any term. International applications should plan to have all documents submitted 90 days before the start of the term.

Full Time

Classes are scheduled in three-hour blocks from Monday-Friday between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. Students can expect classes to meet five days per week. Schedules will vary from term to term depending on the modules being taken. In this full-time program, students must pursue three modules per term and complete the degree program within 48 months1. All modules have either a final examination or a final project due in week 9 of the term.

Part-time

Students can also pursue undergraduate degrees part-time, which is suitable for working professionals looking to take their careers to the next level. Classes are scheduled in three-hour blocks from Monday - Friday during the evenings. Students can expect classes to meet three days per week. Students pursuing the program at a part-time pace will take two modules per term and are expected to complete the degree program within 60 months1

Academic Calendar and Delivery

Visit the Academic Calendar page for ERAU Asia Institute. The average teacher-to-student ratio in either full-time or part-time modalities is 1:15.

1 Time required to complete all degree program requirements may be less based on credit exemptions received through prior learning. The average time to complete all degree program requirements for a polytechnic diploma holder is 30 months.

Credit exemptions allow students to be exempted from specific course modules or requirements based on their previous academic achievements or professional experience. These exemptions acknowledge that students have already acquired the necessary knowledge or skills in a particular subject area, allowing them to focus on more advanced or specialized coursework. Credit exemptions involve a thorough evaluation of a student's transcripts, certificates, or other supporting documentation. Embry-Riddle will review these materials to determine if the prior learning or professional experience aligns with the degree requirements the student is pursuing. Credit exemptions are made on a case-by-case basis.

Polytechnic Diploma Holders

Most students holding a polytechnic diploma will receive at least 30 credit exemptions; however, many are eligible for more. The average number of exemptions a polytechnic diploma holder receives at Embry-Riddle is 45 credits.

Embry-Riddle has established articulation agreements with several institutes of higher learning in Singapore and the surrounding region. Visit Polytechnic Credit Exemptions page for an idea of how many exemptions are possible.

IB Diploma / GCE "A" Level Students

Pilots and Aircraft Engineers

Holders of a Pilot License and/or Licensed Aircraft Engineer License (A&P) are eligible for credit exemptions.

The cost of any degree program depends on how many credits a student must take to complete the degree requirements. In addition, ERAU-Asia Institute offers various scholarships and financial assistance options.
Visit our Scholarships page for more information.

It is advisable to speak with an enrollment counselor to understand how to calculate the total cost of attendance based on your academic and professional experience. Please get in touch with us at  ERAU.Asia.Institute@erau.edu or WhatsApp +65 9825 8569 to learn more.

Current fees for the degree program can be found on our tuition page.