Technology (Aviation Management and Human Factors), MSTech
Management, Technology, approved for STEM-OPT extension, aviation
The Master of Science in Technology program offers a concentration in aviation management and human factors.
Students in this program gain professional skills and are exposed to educational theory and practice for use in leadership positions within the aviation industry. Management and leadership positions at airports of all sizes require skills in labor management and policy, economics and analysis, national aerospace structure and aviation law, as well as an awareness of unmanned systems and flight operations. Those interested in the human systems and safety area find exceptional use of educational discussions on human performance and the human limitations and capabilities as they relate to working within a complex system.
Courses are offered at ASU's Polytechnic campus, with some offered as iCourses.
This program may be eligible for an Optional Practical Training extension for up to 24 months. This OPT work authorization period may help international students gain skills and experience in the U.S. Those interested in an OPT extension should review ASU degrees that qualify for the STEM-OPT extension at ASU's International Students and Scholars Center website.
The OPT extension only applies to students on an F-1 visa and does not apply to students completing a degree through ASU Online.
- College/school:
Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering
- Location: Polytechnic
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: Yes
Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
30 credit hours and a portfolio, or
30 credit hours and a thesis, or
30 credit hours including the required applied project course (AMT 593)
Required Core (3 credit hours)
OMT 570 Advanced Project Management (3)
Concentration (6 credit hours)
AMT 533 Aviation Systems and Psychology (3)
HSE 530 Intermediate Statistics for Human Systems Engineering (3)
Track Coursework (12 or 15 credit hours)
Restricted Electives (3 or 6 credit hours)
Culminating Experience (0 or 3 or 6 credit hours)
AMT 593 Applied Project (3) or
AMT 599 Thesis (6) or
portfolio (0)
Additional Curriculum Information
The student and the supervisory committee chair and committee members are responsible for the detailed design of the student's program requirements and the selection of required courses.
Students in this program have the opportunity to enroll in human systems engineering (prefix HSE) and technological entrepreneurship and management (prefix TEM) graduate courses. Students may focus their study on courses that best prepare them for their career or for the next step in their educational process.
Applied project students complete 15 credit hours (five track courses), and thesis students complete 12 credit hours (four track courses) selected in consultation with an advisor. In addition, three credit hours of AMT elective coursework are chosen in conjunction with the student's advisor or committee. Students who do not select a track complete 15 or 18 credit hours from the restricted electives list or other courses approved by the their supervisory committee. All students in the aviation management and human factors concentration must take at least five AMT graduate courses.
The portfolio option demonstrates a high level of mastery of the principles and practice of aviation management and human factors through a compilation of work the student completes during the course of their graduate study. While the specific details depend on the student's specialization, all portfolios must describe three notable projects or academic accomplishments that illustrate the evolution and advancement of the student's technical expertise and mastery of the field of aviation management and human factors. The submission must include a written document with an overview of the graduate experience and descriptions of projects presented in the portfolio.
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
U.S. applicants | International applicants | English proficiency
Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering.
Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in a STEM field from a regionally accredited institution.
Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in their first bachelor's degree program or in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program, or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in nine credit hours of graduate coursework from a U.S. institution or in an applicable conferred master's degree program.
Applicants must submit:
- graduate admission application and application fee
- official transcript from each college or university attended
- personal statement
- professional resume
- three letters of recommendation
- proof of English proficiency
Additional Application Information
An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency.
Unofficial transcripts may be submitted at the time of application. If admitted, applicants must then submit official transcripts to ASU Graduate Admission Services.
If the applicant does not meet the minimum GPA requirements, the application may still be considered. In certain cases, aptitude demonstrated through professional experience or additional postbaccalaureate education is considered.
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
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| Session A/C | In Person | 04/01 | Priority |
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
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| Session A/C | In Person | 11/01 | Priority |
Graduates are prepared for a career in the aviation industry and have the foundation needed for further advanced study. They also have the technical and professional skills necessary for leadership positions in the aviation industry.
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3 year programs
These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
