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Kansas State University Salina Adds Aviation Management Degree

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

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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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Key Takeaways:

  • Kansas State University Salina Aerospace and Technology Campus has launched a new bachelor's degree in aviation management.
  • The program aims to meet rising global workforce demands in the aviation industry by preparing graduates for diverse leadership and management roles.
  • Led by experienced industry expert Spencer Dickerson, the degree offers flexible learning options including in-person and online study, as well as credit transfer opportunities.
  • This new offering strengthens K-State Salina's position as a prominent aviation-focused institution, providing a unique educational advantage.
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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.”

Sara Withrow

Sara is the former copy chief at FLYING. She fell in love with aviation over a decade of working as editor of Lift, the flagship magazine for Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. She holds a M.S. in Mass Communication and is passionate about authentic storytelling—and making sure that “every I is dotted and every T is crossed.” Follow Sara on Twitter @sarawithrow.

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