Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University -- Daytona Beach

Specialized academic focus
The national shortage of pilots and aircraft mechanics dominates the news, and for every pilot or mechanic, dozens of other professionals are needed to support operations. Managing the business side, securing the safety of employees and the public, analyzing the weather,monitoring air traffic, and engineering the systems that keep things moving all require trained personnel who can serve today and propel the industry into the future.

Study Business and gain the addedvalue of specialized industry knowledge that will push your résumé to the top of the stack. ERAU offers a varietyof Business options so students canchoose to focus on airline or airportoperations, finance, marketing, logistics, supply chain or project management, entrepreneurship, and more.Accelerated programs allow studentsto fast-track to a master’s degree. Faculty bring a wealth of experience andoften author texts used in the classroom and consult within the industry, bringing research opportunities to Business studies.

With Embry-Riddle’s fleet of aircraft, flight-training devices, labs devoted toensuring safety in the skies, and flight instructors dedicated to student success, it’s no wonder our pilots set thestandard for professionalism aroundthe globe. Students seeking a career in the cockpit, even a virtual cockpit,will find a variety of options open to them, from fixed-wing to rotary, cargo pilot to airline pilot, UAS operator tomechanic—plan the path to a career in aviation with the leader.

The Aerospace Engineering majorat Embry-Riddle has been one of themost highly ranked in the nation formore than a decade. Building on this success, the Engineering offerings have expanded to Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Computer, Software, andEngineering Physics, all ABET accredited. Additionally, an associate degree in Engineering Fundamentals is offered online to prepare students for full admission to a bachelor’s program, and online master’s degreesin Cybersecurity Engineering, Engineering Technology, and Engineering Management offer engineers advanced skills to enhance their career opportunities.

The nation’s one and only Collegeof Security and Intelligence, locatedat the Prescott campus, is focused on meeting the vital needs of the nation’s security and intelligence operationsand exemplifies Embry-Riddle’s commitment to leading the industry. A variety of safety, security, and intelligence programs are offered througheach campus, so whether students are interested in protecting our borders,ensuring workplace safety and efficiency, investigating aircraft accidents, pursuing a career in covert operations, or studying forensics, Embry-Riddlehas a major designed to help you reach your goals.

The lifeblood that powers every system relies on computers, software, and technology, and the need for professionals in the field grows almost exponentially each year. From the cell phone to the air traffic control system, computers and their systems drivecommerce, transportation, communication—virtually every aspect ofour lives. Whether your interests liein software, hardware, cyber security, electrical engineering, or systems, Embry-Riddle’s technology-focusedmajors allow you to choose the trackthat will best prepare you for some ofthe highest-paying and critical careers of the future.

The sciences that support air and space travel have advanced society in countless ways. Embry-Riddle students continue to push the boundaries of knowledge in majors that lead to understanding the impacts of climate change and the long-term effects of gravity on the human body; apply mathematical algorithms for simulation and analysis; and lead to effectively communicating complex situations.

Space travel has long been an obsession and fascination of the Earth bound. The challenges of designing aircrafts that can sustain the environments of inner and outer space, thecommunication devices that willkeep us connected with space explorers, and overcoming the psychological effects of traveling in extreme environments are all areas of studyat Embry-Riddle. One-of-a-kind majors in Space Physics, EngineeringPhysics, Spaceflight Operations, Human Factors Psychology, and Aerospace Physiology prepare studentsand graduates to overcome thesechallenges and prepare mankind for the next phase of flight.

Research opportunities
In a field focused on the future,research plays an integral role. AtEmbry-Riddle, opportunities to getinvolved with research start at the undergraduate level, where students are collaborating within the industry and conducting experiments in microgravity, hydroponics, virtual reality, biomechanics, gravity waves, and somuch more. State-of-the-art facilities that include one of the only space simulators in the nation, advanced wind tunnels, and the LIGO Lab supporting the study of gravitational wavesin space, along with internationallyrecognized faculty, lend support to student research.

Experiential learning
Internships, cooperative education, study abroad, and academic competitions add value to classroom studies and real-world experience to enhance marketability. Employers flock to Embry-Riddle because of the specialized knowledge and passion they find in our students and graduates. Industry leaders including Boeing, majorairlines, NASA, SETI, Gulfstream, and Virgin Galactic are among the employers who hire Embry-Riddle students for co-ops and internships as well as full-time positions. Study abroad offers students experiences that encompass the global natureof our industries. Academic competitions allow students to applytechnical skills in a team environment and students have engaged ininternational contests like AUVSI, EcoCAR, and Formula SAE. The Golden Eagles at the Prescott campus have placed #1 in the National Intercollegiate Flying Association’s annual SAFECON for 13 straight years.

Accessibility
The needs of the aviation/aerospace industry continue to grow, and Embry-Riddle has been committed to helping to meet those needs for nearly100 years. That’s part of the reasonthe University offers educational programs designed for students as young as seven years of age (through summer camps) all the way through professional programs designed for workingadults. Academic degrees are awarded from the associate level throughPhD programs, plus students can earnprofessional or FAA certifications thatenhance employability. Learning options include traditional classroom study at our residential campuses oronline offerings through the Worldwide Division. A massive open onlinecourse has been developed to expose prospective aviation professionals tothe principles and practices that drivethe profession. Explore Embry-Riddle’sAviation 101 at aviation101.org.

Visit
The largest university telescope in thestate of Florida; the STEM EducationCenter that serves science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education throughout the state of Arizona;state-of-the-art wind tunnels; the MicaPlex Research Center; air traffic control labs; a high-altitude normobaric lab; aircraft accident investigationlabs; a nonlinear waves lab; weatherlabs; and more—there’s a lot to show off! Explore the residence halls, campus eateries, and libraries, includingspecial collections of aviation history,flight lines, and more. Make plansto visit one of our campuses or join us at an event around the country.Explore all our majors, labs, events, virtual tours, and admission information on our website.