Overview

The Aviation Cybersecurity program from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University students are taught the fundamentals of the aviation industry, such as the air transport system and aviation maintenance, establishing a strong foundation to understand the aviation ecosystem. Students then learn the fundamentals of cybersecurity and cyber risk management and apply them to identify and mitigate cyber threats in the aviation industry.

Key facts:

The Master of Aviation Cybersecurity program at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University prepares graduates to undertake cybersecurity leadership roles in the aviation industry. It examines cybersecurity in the context of the complex and interconnected nature of the ecosystem. This ecosystem spans aerospace areas such as:

Avionics
Air Traffic Management
Airport Operations
Aviation Supply Chains
Aviation Maintenance Systems
Internet of Things (IoT) and Operational Technology
Uncrewed Aircraft Systems

Aerospace Operations

The MAC is a 10-course, 30-credit hour program with no capstone that gives students a strong foundation in identifying and mitigating cybersecurity risks across the diverse aviation ecosystem. Taking two classes at a time, a committed student can complete the MAC in one year. At a more relaxed pace of one class at a time, students can easily finish in two years.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Air Transportation System
Aircraft Maintenance Management
Aviation Cybersecurity Threats, Actors, Tools, and Techniques
Security Engineering and Management
Manned and Unmanned Systems Cybersecurity
Operational Technology Risks in Aviation - IoT, ICS, SCADA

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Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-12 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-10-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-21 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-13 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-03-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-23 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-05-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-02 00:00:00 , International

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International applicants must submit the application for admission 90 days prior to the term start date.

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Orlando, United States

Disciplines

Cyber Security Aviation Studies View 24 other Masters in Aviation Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

Applicants with an undergraduate degree and no graduate course work are required to submit the following:

Official transcript(s) from the accredited degree-conferring institution(s)
Official or unofficial transcripts from other institutions attended may be requested to verify prerequisite knowledge for certain academic programs

Applicants with an undergraduate degree and graduate-level course work are required to submit the following:

Official transcript(s) from the accredited degree-conferring institution(s)
Official transcripts from all accredited degree-granting institutions showing graduate-level course work
Official or unofficial transcripts from other institutions attended may be requested to verify prerequisite knowledge for certain academic programs
Foreign Credential Evaluation
English Language Requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

24186 USD / year

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Out-of-State

22080 USD / year

≈ 22080 USD / year
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In-State

22080 USD / year

≈ 22080 USD / year

Funding

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