Aerospace Technology Management, B.S.

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Program Description

The BS in Aerospace Technology Management from Utah Valley University is designed to prepare graduates for various technical aerospace professional roles across a products life cycle. Skills associated with air and space vehicle sustainability systems and risk management, customer management, project management, aftermarket services, business development, manufacturing and inspection processes, safety management systems, and process improvement will be learned and applied. The program will provide a completion degree for students who possess the Airframe and Powerplant ratings of an FAA issued Aircraft Maintenance Technician Certificate under the rules defined by FAR Part 65 or possess a license as an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Cat B1) issued under EASA Part 66 regulations.

Matriculation Requirements 

Completion of a Technical Specialty associated with FAA issued Airframe & Powerplant Maintenance Technician Certificate issued under rules of FAR Part 65 OR Completion of an Associates in Science or an Associates of Applied Science Degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education with a designated technical specialty associated with FAA issued Airframe & Powerplant Maintenance Technician Certificate issued under the rules of FAR Part 147 OR possess a license as an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) (Cat B1) issued under EASA Part 66 regulations. A total not to exceed 45 credit hours will be awarded for evidence of the possession of the A&P or AME certificate.

Program Requirements

Graduation Requirements

1. Completion of a minimum of 123 semester credits.
2. Overall grade point average of 2.0 (C) or above.
3. No grade lower than a C- in any AVSC or TECH course.
4. Residency hours - Minimum of 30 credit hours through course attendance at UVU, with at least 10 hours earned in the last 45 hours.
5. Completion of GE and specified departmental requirements.
6. Successful completion of at least one (1) Global/Intercultural course.
7. Successful completion of at least two (2) Writing Enriched courses.

Graduation Plan

This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.

An online graduation plan offers students a flexible yet structured approach to their academic journey. While this sample serves as a general guideline, individual plans may differ based on Math and English placement scores. Meeting with an academic advisor is strongly recommended to customize plans and ensure all graduation requirements are met.

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Program Learning Outcomes

1. Evaluate current market conditions, customer requirements, and aerospace vehicle support requirements, and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and procedures to successfully design an effective aerospace support organization in a simulated aerospace operations setting.
2. Identify in a teams setting a current issue and propose a viable solution through a formal report and presentation that will be associated with topics involving aerospace vehicles (or component) certification standards, regulatory requirements, maintenance planning, safety management, and training within one of the aerospace sectors.
3. Synthesize acquired knowledge, judgment, and expertise in an operational setting.