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Fall 3 CAV 605: Methods of Research and Statistics in Aviation

Development of library skills, analysis of types of research, investigation of research design;

introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics.

Fall 3 CAV 610: Advanced Human Factors in Aviation and the Aerospace Industry

The study of individual and group behavior and interaction in the aviation and aerospace industry.

Spring 3 CAV 620: Airline Management The study and research principles and practices in airline

management in a post deregulation environment.

Spring, Summer 3 CAV 630: Aviation's Regulatory Environment Examination of federal, state, local,

industry, and self-imposed regulations pertaining to the operation of general and commercial aviation.

Spring 3 CAV 640: Airport Planning, Development and Operation Study of processes used in planning

and design, development, operation, and funding of multiple classifications of airports. The relationship

and interaction between owners, management, and tenants. Security, emergency services, and

environmental concerns in daily operations.

Fall 3 CAV 650: Fixed Base Operations Prather, C. D. (2009). General Aviation Marketing and

Management (3rd ed.): Operating, Marketing, & Managing an FBO. Krieger: Malabar, FL ISBN 1-57524-

301-6

Fall, Summer 3 CAV 660: Advanced Aviation Safety Safety considerations in the design and operation ofaircraft and airports. The safety record of the aerospace industry, and the industry's response to public

opinion. Understanding the cost of safety.

Summer 3 CAV 670: Air Cargo and Logistics Management Business practices of air cargo carriers and

shippers, including economic and marketing aspects.

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Summer 3 CAV 680: Advanced Transportation Systems A study of surface and air transportation modes

and how they interact to enhance economic growth worldwide.

Spring, Summer 3 CAV 690: Special Topics in Aviation Business Administration The election to perform a

special, directed analysis and/or independent study in an area of particular interest.

Course Sequence and Texts

The MCA can be completed in one academic year. Students are encouraged to begin their course of

study in the fall term and conclude in the second summer term. Textbooks for all courses can be

purchased at the DSU Bookstore.

Fall Term

Course Title Course Text

CAV 605: Statistics for Aviation Research No Text Required

CAV 610: Advanced Human Factors in Aviation and the Aerospace Industry

Eduardo Salas & Daniel E. Maurino Human Factors in Aviation. ISBN 9780123745187 Elsevier Science &

Technology 2nd Revised edition

CAV 650: Fixed Base Operations Prather, C. D. (2009). General Aviation Marketing and Management

(3rd ed.): Operating, Marketing, & Managing an FBO. Krieger: Malabar, FL ISBN 1-57524-301-6

CAV 660: Advanced Aviation Safety Wood, Richard H. Aviation safety Programs A Management

Handbook (Third Edition) ISBN 0-88487-329-3. Jeppesen-Sanderson, Inc. 55 Inverness Drive east,

Englewood, Colorado 80112-5498

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Spring Term

Course Title Course Text

CAV 620: Airline Management Dempsey, Paul S. And Laurence E. Gesell. Airline Management: Strategies

for the 21st Century 2nd ed. ISBN-10: 1890938092. ISBN-13: 978-1890938093 Coast Aire Publications,

L.L.C.; 2 edition (October 6, 2006) Hardcover: 1068 pages Language: English

CAV 630: Aviations Regulatory Environment Hamilton, J. Scott Practical Aviation Law (Fifth Edition) ISBN

978-1-56027-763-7, and Practical Aviation Law Workbook (Fifth Edition) ISBN 978-1-56027-776-7

Publisher: Aviation Supplies & Academics

CAV 640: Airport Planning, Development, and Operation REQUIRED TEXT:

American Association of Airport Executives (2010). AAAE Accreditation and Certification Programs Body

of Knowledge Modules 1-4. Alexandria, VA: Author.

The AAAE Body of Knowledge modules are made up of 4 modules covering all aspects of airports and

airport management. These are the same modules utilized by individuals preparing for the Certified

Member written exam, as well as those preparing for the Accredited Airport Executive written exam and

oral exam. By adopting these modules for this class, students will be well-prepared to pass the Certified

Member written exam. Those choosing to pay the requisite fee and passing the C.M exam will become

Certified Members of the American Association of Airport Executives and be entitled to use the C.M.

designation after their name.

To order the modules, visit: http://www.aaae.org/e_services/BOK/

To learn more about the Certified Member program, visit:

http://www.aaae.org/training_professional_development/

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professional_development/certified_member_program/

CAV 690: Special Topics in Business Administration American Psychological Asociation. Publication

Manual of the American Psychology Association (Fifth Edition) ISBN: 1557988102 (spiral-bound edition)

Summer Term 1

Course Title Course Text

CAV 670: Air Cargo Text: OConnor, William E. (Sixth Edition). An Introduction to Airline Economics. ISBN

0-275-96911-8. Greenwood Publishers, 88 West Post Road, Westport, Ct. 06881

CAV 660: Advanced Aviation Safety Wood, Richard H. Aviation Safety Programs: A Management

Handbook (Third Edition). ISBN 0-88487-329-3. Jeppesen-Sanderson, Inc. 55 Inverness Drive east,

Englewood, Colorado 80112-5498

Summer Term 2

Course Title Course Text

CAV 630: Aviations Regulatory Environment Hamilton, J. Scott Practical Aviation Law (Fifth Edition) ISBN

978-1-56027-763-7, and Practical Aviation Law Workbook (Fifth Edition) ISBN 978-1-56027-776-7

Publisher: Aviation Supplies & Academics

CAV 680: Advanced Transportation Systems Coyle, Novack, Gibson & Bardi (Seventh Edition).

Transportation. 2011. ISBN : 9780324789195 South-Western Cengage Learning, Required resource APA

Manual Edition/Year : latest Edition Required resource

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CAV 690: Special Topics in Business Administration American Psychological Association. Publication

Manual of the American Psychology Association (Fifth Edition) ISBN: 1557988102 (spiral-bound edition).

Note: Effective June 1, 2007 we will no longer allow Incomplete (I) or In Progress (IP) grades due to the

new version of on-line software. If you are unable to complete the course in the semester registered

you will need to withdraw from the course and sign up the next time the course is offered.

Financial Information

There is no out of state tuition for students in the Master of Commercial Aviation Program. Tuition for

the MCA is assessed at the Graduate Mississippi Resident rate ($294 per credit hour). Current Tuition

and fees are found on the link below:

http://www.deltastate.edu/PDFFiles/Student%20Business%20Services/2011-

2012%20Tuition%20and%20Fees.pdf

Note: Full time students enrolled in 9-13 hours in the MCA program: $2,644.00.

Students enrolled in more than 13 hours of graduate level courses will be assessed an overload

fee.