Ph.D. in Aviation
- OVERVIEW
- ADVANTAGES
- REQUIREMENTS
- FACULTY
Overview
The Ph.D. in Aviation will allow students to pursue interests in aviation in a diverse, intellectually versatile and multi-disciplinary environment, and to effect a global impact on the aviation industry and discipline. It is the only Ph.D. in Aviation in the nation and may be completed in as few as three years.
The curriculum is designed to enable working professionals and aviation enthusiasts an innovative way to achieve their personal, educational and professional goals. Our program is flexible and provides meaningful educational and scholarly preparation for the aviation field.
Courses are offered online, for greater accessibility with practical schedules for the working professional. You may take courses from anywhere in the world.
Three six-day residencies are required. Residencies are offered each August on a campus site.
Enrollments in the Ph.D. in Aviation program will be highly selective.
For more information please visit the Ph.D. in Aviation website.
Advantages
Embry-Riddle's Ph.D. in Aviation is a flexible degree program, in that it is offered primarily online but includes three six-day residencies at designated campuses. The degree is open to aviation professionals including flight crew members, air traffic controllers, industry technical representatives, aviation educators, government employees and others wishing to advance their knowledge and enhance their careers with a Ph.D. in Aviation.
For more information please visit the Ph.D. in Aviation website.
Requirements
| Course Code | Course Title | September | January | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| * Residency Seminar courses will be offered during August of each year. Courses will be introduced as needed. This document is for planning purposes only. Check with your advisor to determine actual course availability. | ||||
| DAV 711 | Foundations of Aviation | Yes | ||
| DAV 712 | Aviation Safety Management Systems | Yes | ||
| DAV 713 | The Economic Environment of Aviation | Yes | ||
| DAV 714 | The Legal Environment of Aviation | Yes | ||
| DAV 715 | Human Factors in Aviation | Yes | ||
| DAV 721 | Quantitative Research Methods in Aviation | Yes | ||
| DAV 724 | Advanced Quantitative Data Analysis - Data Mining and Modeling | Yes | ||
| DAV 725 | Research Methods | Yes | ||
| DAV 726 | Quantitative and Qualitative Data Analysis | Yes | ||
| DAV 732 | Strategies for Organizational Dynamics in Aviation | Yes | ||
| DAV 733 | Globalization and the Aviation Environment | Yes | ||
| DAV 734 | Operations Research and Decision Making | Yes | ||
| DAV 735 | Current Practices and Future Trends in Aviation | Yes | ||
| DAV 801 | Qualifying Examination | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| DAV 901 | Dissertation Research 1 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| DAV 902 | Dissertation Research 2 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| DAV 903 | Dissertation Research 3 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| DAV 904 | Dissertation Research 4 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| DAV 905 | Dissertation Research 5 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| DAV 906 | Dissertation Research 6 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
For more information please visit the Ph.D. in Aviation website.
Faculty
Dean, College of Aviation
Doctoral Studies
Dr. Brady is a Professor in the Department of Doctoral Studies and Dean of the College of Aviation, at the Daytona Beach Campus of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. In this position, he is responsible for the academic and administrative leadership of the college.
Professor
Aeronautical Science
Dr. Esser was a member of the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Flight Department from 1981 to 1995, and has been a member of the Aeronautical Science Department since that time.
Associate Dean Research, College of Aviation
Doctoral Studies
Dr. Steven Hampton is an Associate Dean Research, of the College of Aviation at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University. Dr. Hampton was a member of the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Flight Department from 1974 to 1995, and has been a member of the Aeronautical Science Department since that time.
Adjunct Professor
Doctoral Studies
Dr. Irwin Price is an Adjunct Professor of Doctoral Studies at Embry Riddle's Daytona Beach Campus.
Professor
Doctoral Studies
Dr. Richey is a Professor in the Department of Doctoral Studies at the Daytona Beach Campus of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. He has been at Embry-Riddle since 1982.
Assistant Professor
Master of Science in Aeronautics; Doctoral Studies
Applied Aviation Sciences
Dr. Smith joined Embry-Riddle as an adjunct Assistant Professor in 1999, then joined the Daytona Beach campus as an Assistant Professor in 2012. She has taught the Research Methods course and the Master's Thesis course at the Worldwide and Daytona Beach campus.
Chair, Doctoral Studies
Doctoral Studies
Dr. Stolzer is the Chair for the Department of Doctoral Studies and Professor of Applied Aviation Studies.
Associate Professor
Doctoral Studies
Dr. Dothang Truong is Associate Professor of Doctoral Studies at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University.
