Kansas State University Salina Adds Aviation Management Degree

Longtime AAAE senior executive Spencer Dickerson will lead the bachelor’s degree in aviation management program.

Monday, September 05, 2022 at 04:55 AM ET

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The new bachelor's degree in aviation management at K-State Salina will train future leaders for the aviation industry. [Photo: K-State Salina]

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Kansas State University Salina Aerospace and Technology Campus has launched a new bachelor's degree in aviation management, with classes beginning in January.
The program aims to meet the rising worldwide demand for skilled professionals in the aviation industry, preparing graduates for various leadership roles such as airport or airline director and manager.
Led by industry expert Spencer Dickerson, the degree offers flexible learning options (in-person or online) and the ability to transfer credits, leveraging the campus's aviation-focused environment.

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With workforce demands in all aviation industry sectors rising worldwide, Kansas State University Salina Aerospace and Technology Campus has added a bachelor’s degree in aviation management to meet the industry’s needs. The university is accepting applications for the new program with classes scheduled to begin in January.

“Being employed at airports provides long, fulfilling careers,” said Spencer Dickerson, a professor and aviation industry expert leading the new program, in a released statement. “There will be significant workforce opportunities through the entire aviation industry ecosystem to meet wide-ranging domestic and global challenges. This degree looks at what the industry lacks currently and fulfills those needs with a capable workforce that will be ready to lead.”