Graduate Certificate in Aviation Safety Management
This online program empowers aviation professionals to assess and address safety issues with a flexible, 100% online format. Learn at your own pace and enjoy streamlined career growth by completing the 12 required credit hours in as little as one year. Learning objectives include exploring human error and developing risk assessment methods and safety management protocols, with online or phone support from industry-experienced professors.
Ready to Take Your Next Step?
Overview
Advance your career with Purdue’s expert-led aviation safety program—100% online
Purdue University’s Aviation Safety Management Graduate Certificate empowers professionals to lead, develop and implement effective safety programs in the rapidly evolving aviation industry. Designed for working professionals, this fully online program delivers a rigorous, industry-specific curriculum taught by faculty with expertise in civilian, military and governmental aviation sectors.
Through taking courses in risk management, human error analysis and safety systems development, you’ll gain cutting-edge skills to proactively address aviation safety challenges. The flexible format allows you to complete the 12-credit certificate in as little as 12 months or up to three years. Plus, all certificate courses seamlessly transfer into Purdue’s Master of Science in Aviation and Aerospace Management, providing a convenient pathway to further career advancement and stackable credentials.
The cost of attending Purdue varies depending on where you choose to live, enrollment in a specific program or college, food and travel expenses, and other variables. The Office of the Bursar website shows estimated costs for the current aid year for students by semester and academic year. These amounts are used in determining a student’s estimated eligibility for financial aid. You can also use our tuition calculator to estimate tuition costs.
Program Specifics
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
- An undergraduate grade point average of 3.00 or better (on a 4.00 scale) is required for unconditional admission
- Aviation experience is required
- English Proficiency Requirements Vary
More information on courses and faculty can be found at the program website.
Required Courses
- AT 53200 – Contemporary Issues in Transportation Security
- AT 57200 – Human Error and Safety
- AT 57300 – Managing the Risk of Organizational Accidents
- AT 67500 – Aviation Safety Program Development
Earn Stackable Credentials with a Pathway to a Master’s Degree
Advance your career while keeping your options open. The 12-credit Graduate Certificate in Aviation Safety Management can be applied to Purdue’s online Master of Science in Aviation and Aerospace Management, allowing you to earn a high-value credential now while working toward a full graduate degree.
Learn from Distinguished Faculty with Aviation Industry Expertise
Gain insights from Purdue’s expert faculty, who bring real-world experience from civilian, military and governmental aviation roles to the virtual classroom. Their industry connections and extensive aviation experience ensure you receive a rigorous, practice-based education designed for immediate application in the field.
A graduate certificate is a specialized credential that provides advanced knowledge in a specific field. Available to those with a bachelor’s degree, Purdue’s 100% online graduate certificates take less time than a full master’s degree program. They are valuable for individuals looking to quickly advance their careers or pivot to a new industry. Graduate certificates also can serve as a stepping stone toward a master’s degree since they allow students to earn academic credits that may apply to a future graduate program. Ask your enrollment counselor for details or learn more about graduate certificates here.
Career Outcomes
Top Job Titles
- Helicopter Pilots
- Rotor Wing Pilots
- Fixed Wing Pilots
- Chief Pilots
- Pilots
Top Industries
- Ambulance Services
- Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists)
- Scenic and Sightseeing
- Transportation
- Other
Source: LightcastTM (2023). Unique job postings for July 2022-2023. Projected growth for years 2023-2033.
Contact Us
You are not alone in taking your next giant leap.
Get your questions answered, receive application help, or plan your degree journey by speaking with an enrollment counselor. Request more information today by filling out this form to connect with a Purdue University enrollment counselor and receive additional program materials.
Ready to Become a Purdue Boilermaker?
Are you ready to join the Purdue innovators and changemakers always striving to make giant leaps forward in our industries and fields? Start your application today!