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Bachelor of Science in Air Traffic Management

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach Campus

USA,Florida

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 44,324/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 50

Application Fee

Jan 2026

Apply Date

USA, Florida

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1926

Total Students: 33,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

1 Aerospace Boulevard, Daytona Beach, Florida 32114, USA

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Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Bachelor of Science in Air Traffic Management

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Air Traffic Management at Embry?Riddle prepares graduates for a thrilling career in air traffic control. One of just a small number of universities granted Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) designation as a Collegiate Training Initiative School, Embry?Riddle’s air traffic control program is taught by passionate, knowledgeable professors who have held positions as air traffic controllers themselves.

The air traffic controller degree equips you with the essential knowledge and foundation required to enter the FAA Academy. Through a formal partnership agreement with the FAA, Embry?Riddle consistently meets and exceeds FAA demands and standards. Our graduates consistently excel at the FAA Academy each year, a testament to the high quality of education and experience they receive at Embry?Riddle.

Student Learning Outcomes

What you will learn while studying in the air traffic controller program:

Comprehend Air Traffic Control operations pertinent to aircraft
Ability to understand radar separation of aircraft
Interpret Instrument Approach Procedure (IAP), Departure Procedure (DP) and Standard Arrival Route (STAR) Charts
Skills in radar separation procedures, airspace protection, speed adjustments and vectoring techniques
Knowledge of basic VFR Control Tower operations, including duties and responsibilities

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Application Processing Days

42 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

48 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
jan 2025		Not Available
may 2024		Closed
may 2025		Closed
jun 2024		Not Available
jul 2024		Closed
jul 2025		Closed
aug 2024		Closed
aug 2025		Closed
jan 2026		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 50

Tuition Fee

CAD 44,324 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach Campus

CAD 17,372 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.0
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 79
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 105.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate.

Minimum CGPA Required: 70.00 %

Additional Information

Air Traffic Management Career Opportunities

Embry?Riddle graduates tend to secure roles as pilot operators, air traffic controllers, flight dispatchers and ground controllers, with a placement rate of 100% within a year of graduation.

Students in the air traffic controller program often enter the industry through top companies such as:

Raytheon
Federal Aviation Administration
The Boeing Company
Lockheed Martin
SAIC (Science Application International Corporation)

Scholarships

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.