- Degree & Programs
- Undergraduate
- College of Aviation & Management
Degree & ProgramsDegree & Programs
Undergraduate College of Aviation & Management
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School of Air Transport, Transportation and Logistics
- Location :
- Rm No 426 , Headquarters Building
- Telephone :
- +82 2 300 0150
- E-mail :
- jylee@kau.ac.kr
Introduction
The School of Air Transport, Transportation and Logistics operates an air traffic control training center designated by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport (MOLIT) and were selected as an excellent university for education reform in 2002. Since then, the school has continuously improved our undergraduate education and research infrastructure with various government support, including the MOLIT's Logistics Specialist Training Project in 2010, the Ministry of Education's University Specialization Project in 2014, and the Shipping and Port Logistics Specialist Training Project in 2020. Through these efforts, we have been able to grow into the best undergraduate school in Korea in the field of air transportation and logistics. The air transportation and logistics industries are a growing part of the national economy. In line with this, we are making efforts to strengthen software education, enhance research and the graduate school, and strengthen cooperation with industries in the air transportation and logistics fields. We will continue to develop into an undergraduate school with world-class competitiveness in air transportation and logistics education and research.
Study
Sophomores & Juniors
▪ Air Transportation Major : Courses required for a career as an air traffic controller, airline operations manager, or airport operator
▪ Logistics Major : Courses related in all areas of logistics, including product planning, purchasing, production, delivery, and storage
Juniors & Seniors
▪ Advanced Air Transportation : Courses for the aviation industry of the future, including air traffic system analysis, airspace analysis, and unmanned air traffic
▪ Airport Traffic Control Training Center : Trains civilian air traffic controllers according to International Civil Aviation Organization standards, as designated by the MOLIT
▪ Advanced Logistics : Courses required to nurture talents to lead research and innovation in logistics
▪ AI Convergence Logistics Major : Develops talents with logistics domain knowledge and SW and AI utilization skills
Future
In the case of the Air Transportation Major, we are one of the best educational institutions in Korea for employment in the field of air transportation, such as air traffic controllers, airlines, and airport corporations. We also have the best research and educational capabilities in the field of urban air mobility (UAM), which is attracting attention as a promising future industry. In the case of the Logistics Major, we run various industry-academia cooperation programs (domestic and overseas internships, corporate problem-solving programs, and corporate support logistics programs) and show the highest employment rate in the logistics field.
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Department of Aeronautical Science and Flight Operation
- Location :
- Rm No 526 , Headquarters Building
- Telephone :
- +82 2 300 0080
- E-mail :
- mkpark@kau.ac.kr
Introduction
With the goal of developing excellent pilots and flight management professionals, the Department of Aeronautical Science & Flight Operation systematically deepens academic education at all levels and concentrates practical pilot training in the third year of the curriculum to enhance educational effectiveness. Depending on their career path, students can earn a private pilot certificate, business pilot certificate, instrument rating certificate, pilot training certificate, and air traffic controller certificate. Professors and students maintain a close relationship through 1:1 personalized instruction, and lectures and exercises are well balanced. There are many graduates working for airlines and the Air Force, making the department proud.
Study
The flight training course of the Department of Aeronautical Science & Flight Operation's program is divided into the Military Pilot Course (MPC) and the Civil Pilot Course (CPC), and the qualification requirements and subjects for each course are as follows.
Military Pilot Course (MPC)
- Military pilot commissioning
- Earn a private pilot license
- Prerequisites of the Department of Aeronautical Science & Flight Operation, ROTC, and military science course
- Flight operation practice (MPC) 1, 2
Civil Pilot Course (CPC)
Airline Pilot Program (APP)
- Join Korean Air as a first officer
- Earn instrument/commercial pilot license and pilot training certificates
- Prerequisites of the Department of Aeronautical Science & Flight Operation, courses required for a pilot
- Flight operation practice (APP) 1, 2
Uljin Pilot Program (UPP)
- Join Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, or a low-cost carrier as a first officer
- Earn instrument/commercial pilot license and pilot training certificates
- Prerequisites of the Department of Aeronautical Science & Flight Operation, courses required for a pilot
- Flight operation practice (CUC-U) 1, 2
* UPP is available if the government pilot program continues and the university participates in the project.
Future
The curriculum of this department is designated by the government as a specialized educational institution. In order to train internationally competitive pilots, we focus on foreign language training and offer various programs such as special lectures by industry experts and mentoring by senior graduates to promote employment. After graduation, students join the Air Force or airlines as flight crews. Military pilots (MPC) are commissioned as Air Force pilots upon graduation and, after 13 years of flying experience, are employed by commercial airlines as senior pilots. Civil pilots (CPC) can join either Korean Air as a first officer (APP/UPP trainer) or Asiana Airlines and low-cost airlines as a first officer (UPP).
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Department of Aviation Management
- Location :
- Rm No 326 , Headquarters Building
- Telephone :
- +82 2 300 0350
- E-mail :
- mi1020@kau.ac.kr
Introduction
The Department of Aviation Management, which will be established starting in the 2024 academic year, is a major that responds to rapidly changing future aviation trends and provides practical knowledge in the field of aviation management required by the aviation industry. The department operates a specialized curriculum that focuses on aviation theory and current practices with the goal of developing creative aviation professionals with specialized knowledge in the field of aviation management. The program strengthens students' competitiveness for employment in airlines (domestic and foreign), airports, MRO, cargo, ground handling, aircraft manufacturers, and aviation-related public institutions, government agencies, and research institutes in the aviation industry.
Study
In their freshman year, students study liberal arts and introductory courses; in their sophomore year, they learn theories about the roles and functions of each sector of the aviation industry through foundational courses in aviation management; and in their junior year, they focus on in-depth knowledge of aviation practice through specialized courses. Specifically, in their junior and senior years, students are exposed to real-world aviation company case studies, operational strategies, and on-the-job training to develop a customized aviation management talent. In addition, we aim to cultivate global aviation management talent through various hands-on training programs such as global field trips, global internships, language training, ICAO joint training program, and short- and long-term aviation management on-the-job training, as well as opportunities to participate in exchange student programs with students from leading universities abroad.
Future
▪ Aviation Management/Administration : Flag carriers, foreign airlines, airports, cargo, MRO, ground handling, aircraft manufacturers, defense companies (Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, low-cost carriers, foreign airlines, Korea Aerospace Industries, etc.)
▪ Public Institutions : Aviation-related public institutions/government agencies (Incheon International Airport Corporation, Korea Airports Corporation, Korea Transportation Safety Authority, Korea Institute of Aviation Safety Technology, etc.)
▪ Education/Research : Aviation industry research/education institutions (Korea Aerospace Research Institute, Korea Transport Institute, Korea Civil Aviation Association, professor of domestic and overseas universities, and researcher of government-funded institutions) -
Department of Business Administration
- Location :
- Rm No 326 , Headquarters Building
- Telephone :
- +82 2 300 0090
- E-mail :
- basec@kau.ac.kr
Introduction to the Department of Business Administration at Korea Aerospace University
The Department of Business Administration at Korea Aerospace University (KAU) has made it its mission to cultivate global business talents equipped with the core competencies necessary for the rapidly changing modern business environment. The department emphatically bases its education on the foundational knowledge in business disciplines, enabling students to comprehensively pursue applications in AI and big data, enhance global competitiveness, and develop practical and entrepreneurial skills.
Our faculty, with their academic achievements and industry experience in business majors, provide specialized educational programs and impart knowledge aligned with the latest business trends. As part of the "Software-Centric University" initiative, we offer advanced learning opportunities in AI, analytics, big data, and coding. We also support interdisciplinary collaboration skills through various interdisciplinary and dual majors, and micro-degree programs.
To enhance global competencies, students can engage in English-taught courses in business subjects, participate in international student exchange programs, and various extracurricular activities based in English. These initiatives are designed not only to improve students’ foreign language skills but also to enhance their understanding of different cultures and historical contexts, enabling effective communication in the global business environment.
Additionally, we expand industry-academia collaborations, on-site training, and internship programs to support employment and entrepreneurship. Our mentor-mentee program with department alumni shares practical experience and knowledge. These comprehensive career and entrepreneurship programs significantly assist our students in launching their careers as business professionals.
Korea Aerospace University’s Department of Business Administration is committed to developing talents with essential core competencies for the modern business environment. We are ready to support you in becoming a global business expert.
Academic Learning
Our department offers a variety of majors based on fundamental business administration, including management, economics, accounting, finance, HR, marketing, production management, MIS, OR, international business, and strategy. Students can specialize in their areas of interest, gaining deep knowledge. Particularly, we have revamped our curriculum to include cutting-edge subjects like AI, analytics, big data, and coding, providing courses such as AI business, statistical programming, business analytics, and digital marketing.
Students also have opportunities to pursue minors, double majors, and integrated majors in areas combined with software, AI, and aviation management, including micro-degree in AI Big Data Business and Data Analysis. We provide processes that enable students to gain integrative and practical experiences through various extracurricular activities such as Global Business Challenger, Design Thinking, Global Leadership, Stock Trading Simulation Competition, etc.
We offer academic and non-academic activities essential for employment and entrepreneurship aligned with technological and social changes.
Career Paths
Our department provides expertise in business through a specialized curriculum, top faculty, and the latest courses in AI, big data, and analytics. We foster global talents through international educational programs, exchange programs with overseas universities, and practical experiences and employment opportunities through corporate collaborations. Careers from alumni of the Department of Business Administration at KAU include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Business and management positions: Major corporations, IT companies, foreign companies, airlines, aircraft manufacturers, financial investment firms (Korean Air, Hanjin, Samsung Group, LG Group, Hyundai Motor, HD Hyundai Construction Equipment, HD Korea Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering, Lotte Group, KB Bank, Woori Bank, NCSoft, Dell Technologies, Qualcomm Korea, BMW Korea, Kantar Korea, Jeju Airlines, T’way Air, Korea Expressway Corporation, Korea Minting and Security Printing Corporation, Korea Electric Power Corporation, etc.)
- Professional positions (professional certifications): Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Patent Attorney, Tax Accountant, Customs Broker, Certified Labor Attorney, etc.
- Academic/research positions: University professors (California State University, Osaka International University, Kyonggi University, Sungkyunkwan University, etc.), researchers (Korea Transport Institute, Korea Aerospace Research Institute, Korea Aviation Safety Technology Institute, Korea Aerospace Industries Association, etc.)
