BS Aeronautical Management Technology (Air Traffic Management) at Arizona State University

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Science program in aeronautical management technology with a concentration in air traffic management provides a technical foundation in the procedures used by air traffic controllers in control towers and radar facilities. You acquire a strong background in aircraft operations and business principles, and you gain management skills through coursework specific to air traffic control and aviation.

Faculty: Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering | Department: Aviation Programs | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tempe, AZ, United States

What you will study

Sample courses AMT 220 Aviation Meteorology AMT 280 Aerospace Structures, Materials and Systems AMT 287 Aircraft Powerplants AMT 308 Air Transportation AMT 350 Aircraft Design and Logistics Management AMT 396 Aviation Professional What If Current ASU students, see how your courses can apply to another major and find out how to change your major .

Career pathways

Our graduates are prepared for a variety of career paths, including: Career Growth Median Salary More Information Air Traffic Controller Growth: 1.7% Median Salary: $148,080 Learn more Airport Operations Specialist Growth: 7.8% Median Salary: $56,850 Learn more Distribution Center Manager Growth: 6.1% Median Salary: $107,230 Learn more Emergency Service Dispatcher (Police, Fire, Ambulance) Growth: -0.7% Median Salary: $50,340 Learn more Show more Example job titles and salaries listed are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales.

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Entry requirements

The Federal Aviation Administration has minimum requirements for employment in civil aviation. Students should see https://www.faa.gov/jobs/career_fields/aviation_careers for more information. Graduates of the program are not guaranteed employment by the FAA. Students who do not have U.S. citizenship may be admitted to the program but are not eligible for employment by the FAA. Change of major requirements A current ASU student must have a minimum cumulative ASU GPA of 2.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A"). Students should visit the Change of Major form for information about how to change a major to this program.

Domestic applicants: USD 12,177 a year (2026-27). Arizona resident tuition. Tuition only for the undergraduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit Source

International applicants: USD 22,792 a year (2026-27). International tuition. Tuition only for the undergraduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loa Source

Entry terms: Fall and Spring semesters plus Summer; the estimator lists Fall 2026, Spring 2027 and Summer 2027 admit terms. Transfer students may start in multiple terms throughout the year.

First-year applications open on or around July 1. ASU's priority admission date is Nov. 1. The application fee is $55 for Arizona residents, $85 for domestic nonresidents, $75 for ASU Online and $90 for international nonresidents; apply with the ASU application or the Common Application (one only). ACT or SAT scores are not required for admission. FAFSA priority filing date: Jan. 15.

Transfer students apply with the ASU application or the Transfer Common Application; ASU uses rolling admission without hard deadlines for transfer applicants and decisions follow two to four weeks after all items are received. The application fee is $55 for Arizona residents, $85 for domestic nonresidents, $75 for ASU Online and $90 for international nonresidents. ACT or SAT scores are not required.

Apply through the official page: https://admission.asu.edu/apply

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