As an MSU Denver Online student, you receive all benefits of in-person students, including 24/7 tutoring and mental health support, plus dedicated Success Coaches for your online journey.
Declare a fully online Online Aviation and Aerospace Management major and you can get up to $1000 per semester in scholarships that are not need based.
MSU Denver courses are designed with your career in mind and we offer internship and job placement assistance unique to your situation.
The Online Bachelor of Science in Aviation and Aerospace Management is designed for people who want to run the business side of aviation and aerospace. You learn how airports, airlines, corporate flight departments and aerospace companies are planned, staffed and managed.
The program combines aviation and aerospace coursework with a business minor, so you build both industry specific knowledge and general management skills.
You study with MSU Denver’s Aviation and Aerospace Science Department, one of the largest and most advanced collegiate aviation programs in the country and part of Colorado’s fast growing aviation and aerospace industry. That means access to modern labs, simulation tools and strong connections with local employers.
Your online classes are taught by the same aviation and aerospace faculty who teach on campus and have spent years working in airports, airlines and safety roles.
For example, Professor Jeff Price is a national expert in airport operations and aviation security. Before joining MSU Denver, he worked at Denver’s Stapleton International Airport, helped open Denver International Airport as an assistant security director, and later served as an airport director.
He brings real case studies and current safety and security issues into class, so you see how management decisions affect passengers, employees and the overall operation of an airport.
The Online Aviation and Aerospace Management, B.S. is a different path. It’s for people who want to run the industry rather than fly in it, from airport operations and airline management to unmanned systems and aerospace logistics. If you want to fly, MSU Denver has an excellent on-campus program for future pilots.
Our on-campus Professional Flight Officer concentration puts you in the cockpit with FAA-certified flight training, a fleet based at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport, and a direct pipeline to regional and major airlines through partnerships with carriers like United Aviate.
In the Online Aviation and Aerospace Management program you learn how to keep complex aviation and aerospace operations running safely, efficiently and profitably.
By the time you graduate, you will be able to:
Skills you will practice:
An aviation and aerospace management degree prepares you for roles that keep airports, airlines and aerospace organizations running smoothly behind the scenes.
Graduates work in areas such as airport operations, airline station management, aviation safety, corporate and business aviation, and aerospace project coordination.
Examples of paths graduates pursue:
This degree also builds a foundation if you later choose to move into advanced management roles or specialized graduate study in aviation, aerospace or business.
Tell us more about yourself and we'll get in touch to answer your questions.
Request InformationYou get the same faculty, the same degree, and the same student services that on-campus Roadrunners receive. As an online student, you are fully included and fully supported.
Online does not mean alone at MSU Denver. We’re here for you!
Low in-state tuition, reduced tuition for many western states, a scholarship built only for online majors, and the freedom to take as many or as few classes as you want. MSU Denver is built to be the affordable online choice, whatever your pace.
With the Colorado Opportunity Fund (COF) applied
$326.25 / credit
2026–27 rate, COF applied
What a term costs, tuition & fees included
COF reduces per-credit cost for eligible Colorado residents. Most Colorado students qualify.
Reduced nonresident tuition for eligible western states
$663.40 / credit
2026–27 WUE/RIT rate
What a term costs, tuition & fees included
Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) and Roadrunner Interstate Tuition (RIT) lower nonresident cost for students in participating states.
Planning the whole degree? Most online bachelor’s programs are 120 credits. Transfer credits count toward that, so you may have less to pay for than you think.
Scholarship for fully online majors. Declare a fully online major and you may qualify for up to $1,000 each fall and spring. No separate application required.
Learn about the online scholarship and other financial aid options
Veterans & military: MSU Denver is approved for VA education benefits. Veteran & military student services.
For exact, current figures, see the Undergraduate Tuition & Fees schedule.
Figures shown are 2026–27 rates and are for planning only. All rates are subject to change.
Most applicants are admitted, and you will usually receive your admission decision within a few days.
Want to see how your credits may apply before you apply? Use Transferology to check how your previous classes may count toward your degree.
You are typically eligible for admission if you have a 2.0 or higher unweighted high school GPA, are 20 or older with a high school diploma or GED, or have 24 or more transferable college credits.
Tell us a little about you and we’ll follow up by email with information about
Current student? Get help by emailing [email protected]
Share your info and we’ll follow up by email.
We’ll email you, not call, unless you ask us to.
Yes, you can complete this entire Bachelor of Science program 100% online from absolutely anywhere. You will learn from the exact same industry-expert faculty and dive into the same premier curriculum as our on-campus students, all while keeping your current work or military schedule intact. It’s an ideal way to step into the business side of flight without hitting pause on your life.
Your timeline depends entirely on your semester course load and any credits you are able to bring with you. If you are starting fresh and taking a traditional full-time load, you will wrap up your degree in about four years, while part-time schedules will take a bit longer. We partner you with a dedicated success coach to map out a graduation pace that stays manageable for you.
We are proudly transfer-friendly and want to make sure your past academic achievements work for you. You can easily plug your previous coursework into Transferology to see how your past credits align with our aviation and business requirements. Our specialized transfer advisors will help you maximize your transfer bucket so you can dive straight into your core aerospace classes.
This degree prepares you to run the operations and business structures that keep the world moving. Graduates successfully launch careers as airport operations managers, airline station managers, aviation security coordinators, and corporate flight department supervisors. It also opens doors to program coordination roles within Colorado’s massive, fast-growing commercial aerospace and space commerce sectors.
You will gain a powerful blend of aviation expertise and foundational corporate leadership. The program includes an integrated business minor, meaning you will master everything from airline planning and airport environmental regulations to corporate budgeting, data analysis, and team management. You’ll graduate completely ready to make sound, strategic decisions for major airlines, airports, or aerospace contractors.
It is built exactly for busy professionals, industry shift workers, and active-duty military personnel. Because your online classes are completely asynchronous, there are no set log-in times, allowing you to study around your flights, shifts, or family life. You can keep gaining valuable industry experience on the job while earning a top-tier degree on your own time.
