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CredentialFor-Credit Undergraduate Certificate
Format100% Online
Total credits18 Credits
Time to completeFinish in under a year
CostAs low as $315.20/credit for Colorado Opportunity Fund eligible residents
Earn Your Online Airport Management Certificate at MSU Denver
What You’ll Learn
The Online Airport Management Certificate covers 18 credits of airport operations, aviation safety and airport planning. The courses are built around what people actually do in aviation jobs. When you finish, you’ll be eligible to sit for the AAAE Certified Member exam, which in airport management hiring is often what separates you from another candidate with the same experience.
Where It Can Take You
Colorado has the second-most aviation jobs in the country, and you’ll have access to our partnerships with aerospace contractors in the region. This certificate fits roles in airport operations, administration and planning, whether you’re starting out or trying to move up.
It Works Around Your Life
Everything is online with no set class times. If you’re working, raising kids or both, you can still finish in under a year.
Prepare for the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) Examination
Completing the program will prepare you to sit for the Certified Member examination of the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) before you have completed your airport management degree. As a student in this program, you will have access to unrivaled resources and partnerships with nearby aerospace contractors and aeronautical companies. Position yourself for advancement in Colorado’s aviation and aerospace industry – home to the second-most aviation jobs in the nation – by applying to the Airport Management Certificate program today.
- Take courses in aviation and aerospace law, safety, and security
- Study airline and airport planning, operations, and management
- Prepare yourself to sit for the AAAE Certified Member exam
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can earn your Undergraduate Airport Management Certificate fully online from anywhere. The 18‑credit program is built for maximum flexibility, allowing working professionals and current students to complete coursework without ever coming to campus. And by declaring the certificate fully online, you may qualify for up to $1,000 per semester in dedicated online‑student scholarships to help fund your education.
Because this is a streamlined, focused credential, most students finish the required courses in under a year. Your exact timeline depends on whether you’re pairing the certificate with a full degree or completing it as a standalone credential around your work schedule. And your dedicated online success coach will help you map out an efficient course sequence so you can reach your professional milestones quickly.
We’re extremely transfer‑friendly and make sure your previous academic milestones give you a strong head start. We can instantly see whether your introductory aviation or business courses align with our system. And our transfer advisors will work with you one‑on‑one to maximize your transferable hours so you can bypass general requirements and jump straight into upper‑level operations classes.
This certificate gives you a standout university‑level credential that positions you for rapid advancement in a booming, high‑demand industry. Graduates step into competitive roles in airport operations, airfield security coordination, terminal administration, and airport planning. And it’s an exceptional résumé booster whether you’re entering aviation for the first time or aiming to move into executive leadership at a regional or international airport.
A major advantage of this program is that the curriculum is built around core aviation‑industry operational standards, directly preparing you to sit for the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) Certified Member exam. Earning this credential is the gold standard in airport‑management hiring and often the key factor that sets your résumé apart from candidates with similar experience. You gain a powerful competitive edge and an elite professional designation before even completing a full degree.
This 18‑credit program gives you a highly practical toolkit for understanding the complex moving parts of modern airport leadership. You’ll master essential topics like airport planning, general and business aviation operations, aviation security systems, and aviation safety programs. And you’ll also build a strong legal foundation through airline‑management strategy and deep‑dive aviation law, preparing you to make confident, regulatory‑compliant decisions on the airfield.