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Usefulness to current job/goal ERAU Preparation Very Useful Useful Not Very Useful Not at all Useful Very High Preparation High Preparation Moderate Preparation Little Preparation Knowledge and understanding of the basic and thus advanced concepts of aeronautical science as they apply to the aviation/aerospace industry for solving problems ALUMNI SURVEY One Year After Graduation Worldwide AS Aeronautics ERAU Office of Institutional Research

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Usefulness to currentjob/goal ERAU Preparation

VeryUseful Useful

NotVery

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Not atall

Useful

Very HighPreparation

HighPreparation

ModeratePreparation

LittlePreparation

Knowledge and understandingof the basic and thusadvanced concepts ofaeronautical science as theyapply to theaviation/aerospace industryfor solving problems

ALUMNI SURVEYOne Year After Graduation

Worldwide

AS Aeronautics

ERAU Office of Institutional Research

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Usefulness to CurrentJob/Goal ERAU Preparation

VeryUseful Useful

NotVery

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Not atall

Useful

Very HighPreparation

HighPreparation

ModeratePreparation

LittlePreparation

General knowledge ofmaintenance operations andsafety

Electrical and electronicsystems operations

Skills in metallic and non-metallic structures and repair

Understanding of a/c systems(hydraulics, environmentals,etc.)

Knowledge of reciprocatingand turbine engines and theirrespective systems

Knowledge and ability to workwith technical publications andmanuals

Skills in troubleshooting

Use of precision measuringinstruments and basic andspecial tools

Understanding and knowledgeof FAA regulations

ALUMNI SURVEYOne Year After Graduation

Worldwide

AS Aviation Maintenance

ERAU Office of Institutional Research

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Ability to design and conductexperiments

Ability to analyze, interpret,and discuss data

Ability to apply moderncomputer design tools (i.e.,CAD) and computational toolsto model and analyzeengineering designs

Knowledge andcomprehension of basicphysics principles (mechanics,heat, sound, electricity, andoptics), and mathematicalprinciples (calculus, differentialequations, matrix algebra)and their application toengineering concepts

Knowledge of thefundamentals of classicalengineering mechanics (asapplied to rigid, elastic, andfluid media) and a familiaritywith basic engineeringproblem-solving techniques,including multidisciplinaryapproaches

Ability to apply knowledge atthe synthesis level to defineand solve problems withinprofessional and personalenvironments

ALUMNI SURVEYOne Year After Graduation

Worldwide

AS Engineering Fundamentals

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of computing), mathematics

proficiency & analysis

techniques to interpret data

for the purpose of drawing

valid conclusions and solving

associated problems

Ability to conduct meaningfulresearch, including gatheringinformation from primary andsecondary sources andincorporating anddocumenting source materialinto writing

Communicate concepts inwritten, digital and oral formsto present technical and non-technical information

Ability to analyze scientificevidence as it relates to thephysical world and itsinterrelationship with humanvalues and interests

Ability to enrich the quality oflife through activities whichenhance and promote lifetimelearning

Ability to function and workcooperatively onmultidisciplinary teams

ERAU Office of Institutional Research

Use of digitally-enabled technology (including concepts, techniques and tools

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Usefulness to currentjob/goal ERAU Preparation

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HighPreparation

ModeratePreparation

LittlePreparation

Knowledge of aviation law andregulations

Use of statistical/quantitativetechniques to solve problems

Comprehension of practices asapplied in a variety of aviationservices

Knowledge of computerapplications

Application of managementtheory/concepts

Knowledge of advancedmanagement concepts

Understanding of advancedmanagement practices

Understanding of advancedmanagement issues

Understanding of financialinformation

Understanding of safety issues

Perception of mishapinvestigation

Understanding of safetyprogram practices

Knowledge of safetymanagement

Understanding of accidentprevention procedures

Understanding of aeronauticalscience

ALUMNI SURVEYOne Year After Graduation

Worldwide

BS Aeronautics

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applications

Understanding of aeronauticaloperations

Understanding of aeronauticaltechnology

Ability to compare and discussin written and spoken formatsan understanding andapplication of basic conceptsin aviation safety as theypertain to theaviation/aerospace industry

ERAU Office of Institutional Research

Comprehension of aeronautical

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Usefulness to CurrentJob/Goal ERAU Preparation

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NotVery

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Very HighPreparation

HighPreparation

ModeratePreparation

LittlePreparation

Employ supervisory andmanagement skills needed toeffectively lead and supportothers within a teamenvironment across businessfunctions

Apply research to solvebusiness problems andcommunicate the resultseffectively

Analyze and evaluate businessfunctions and processes,identify needs, and structurebusiness approaches usingproblem-solving, criticalthinking, and establishedmethodologies and standards

Know key principles ofbusiness and managementdisciplines and their businessapplications; and the possibleinterrelationships to aviationmanagement practices

Integrate marketingconcepts/practices intoexecuting global marketstrategies

Formulate business decisionsby incorporating ethicalstandards and principles

Access, analyze, andcommunicate informationusing multiple means/media

ALUMNI SURVEYOne Year After Graduation

Worldwide BS Aviation Business Administration

Understands the nature of

business ethics and the role

of social responsibility

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Usefulness to CurrentJob/Goal ERAU Preparation

VeryUseful Useful

NotVery

Useful

Not atall

Useful

Very HighPreparation

HighPreparation

ModeratePreparation

LittlePreparation

General knowledge ofmaintenance operations andsafety

Electrical and electronicsystems operations

Skills in metallic and non-metallic structures and repair

Understanding of a/c systems(hydraulics, environmentals,etc.)

Knowledge of reciprocatingand turbine engines and theirrespective systems

Knowledge and ability to workwith technical publications andmanuals

Skills in troubleshooting

Use of precision measuringinstruments and basic andspecial tools

Understanding and knowledgeof FAA regulations

ALUMNI SURVEYOne Year After Graduation

Worldwide

BS Aviation Maintenance

ERAU Office of Institutional Research

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Usefulness to currentjob/goal ERAU Preparation

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Understanding and applicationof management activities asthey apply toaviation/aerospace securitymanagement and operations

Apply knowledge at thesynthesis level to define andsolve problems withinprofessional and personalenvironments

Understanding and applicationof basic concepts in Nationaland International Legislationand Law as they pertain tothe aviation/aerospacesecurity industry

Ability to compare and discussin written and spoken formatsan understanding andapplication of basic conceptsin aviation safety as theypertain to theaviation/aerospace industry inconjunction with aviationsecurity principles

Demonstrate the use ofdigitally-enabled technology(including concepts,techniques and tools ofcomputing), mathematicsproficiency & analysistechniques to interpret datafor the purpose of drawingvalid conclusions and solvingassociated problems

ALUMNI SURVEYOne Year After Graduation

Worldwide

BS Aviation Security

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Ability to conduct meaningfulresearch, including gatheringinformation from primary andsecondary sources andincorporating anddocumenting source materialinto writing

Communicate concepts inwritten, digital and oral formsto present technical and non-technical information

Ablility to analyze scientificevidence as it relates to thephysical world and itsinterrelationship with humanvalues and interests

Ability to analyze historicalevents, cultural artifacts, andphilosophical concepts

Ability to enrich the quality oflife through activities whichenhance and promote lifetimelearning

Understanding and applicationof the basic and thusadvanced concepts of aviationsecurity as they apply to theaviation/aerospace industryfor solving security problems

ERAU Office of Institutional Research

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Usefulness to currentjob/goal ERAU Preparation

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A strong foundation in thebasic concepts ofcommunicating in today’stechnology-centric world

Practiced in scientific andtechnical communication foraviation, aerospace,environmental science andother technology-basedindustries

Ability to analyze researchtechniques and the principlesof scientific inquiry

Hands-on experience withvisual design, photography,news writing and reporting

Explore new mediacommunications includingsocial media, blogging, website content and more

Ability to evaluate the laws,ethics, cultural and societalaspects of masscommunication

ALUMNI SURVEYOne Year After Graduation

Worldwide

BS Communications

ERAU Office of Institutional Research

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Usefulness to CurrentJob/Goal ERAU preparation

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Ability to employ leadershipand supervisory knowledge toeffectively manage fire andemergency services resourcesand programs

Ability to apply research,critical thinking, and analyticalldecision-making skills tocontemporary public safetychallenges

Comprehend and applyfoundational fire andemergency services scientificand technical concepts andprinciples

Comprehend and implementmanagement, protection,prevention, mitigation,response, recovery, andplanning strategies to beresponsive to the needs of thecommunity

Proficiency in identifying andsolving problems related tothe specialty area using FireScience knowledge and theinterrelationships to historical,organizational, legal, social,political, economic, andphysical constructs

ALUMNI SURVEYOne Year After Graduation

Worldwide

BS Emergency Services

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Usefulness to currentjob/goal ERAU Preparation

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Ability to apply theknowledge, techniques, skills,and modern tools of thediscipline to broadly-definedengineering technologyactivities

Knowledge of the impact ofengineering technologysolutions in a societal andglobal context

Exhibit a commitment toquality, timeliness, andcontinuous improvement one'sprofession

Apply knowledge ofmathematics, science,engineering, and technologyto engineering technologyproblems that require theapplication of principles andapplied procedures ormethodologies

Ability to conduct standardtests and measurements

Ability to conduct, analyze,and interpret experiments

Ability to apply experimentalresults to improve processes

Ability to design systems,components, or processes forbroadly-defined engineeringtechnology problemsappropriate to programeducational objectives

ALUMNI SURVEYOne Year After Graduation

Worldwide

BS Engineering Technology

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Ability to function effectivelyas a member or leader on atechnical team

Identify, analyze, and solvebroadly-defined engineeringtechnology problems

Apply written, oral, andgraphical communication inboth technical and non-technical environments

An ability to identify and useappropriate technical literature

Understanding of the need forand an ability to engage inself-directed continuingprofessional development

Understanding of and acommitment to addressprofessional and ethicalresponsibilities including arespect for diversity

ERAU Office of Institutional Research

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Usefulness to currentjob/goal ERAU Preparation

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ModeratePreparation

LittlePreparation

Knowledge of the operational,economic, and regulatorycharacteristics of rail vehiclesand rail right-of-ways for themovement of people andfreight, to identify theadvantages and potential ofrail to the transportationsystem as a whole

Knowledge of thecharacteristics of marinevessels and the waterways onwhich they operate, as well asthe economics, regulatoryconsiderations, maritime andinternational laws, to evaluatethe role of marine transportsystems in the efficienttransport of passengers andcargo

Ability to demonstrate andjustify the economics andregulatory aspects ofpipelines, to include themovement of liquids, gases,slurries, and other bulkmaterials, as well as thevarious environmental andland use issues related to theconstruction and operation ofpipelines

ALUMNI SURVEYOne Year After Graduation

Worldwide

BS Transportation

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intermodal transportation

alliances at a local, national

and international level

Knowledge of the evolutionand development of federaltransportation legislationincluding highway, air,railroad, maritime, transit, andpipeline, including fundingmechanisms and past andpresent underlying problems

Relate and recommendimprovements for safety andsecurity issues pertaining totransportation networks,vehicles, people, and facilities,as well as the constructionand design of operational andmanagerial criteria for thedefense of people andproperty

Ability to analyze city planningas it relates to meeting theneeds of transporting people,goods and cargo

Ability to identify and applythe fundamentals of airtransportation as part of aglobal transportation system,including the technological,social, economical, andpolitical aspects of the systemas they apply to passengerand cargo operations andmanagement

Knowlege of thecharacteristics of commercial,public, and private vehicles,as well as road and highwayinfrastructure, and the factorsthat lead to differences in theeconomics, pricing, andoperations of the variousforms of highwaytransportation and evaluateeach method where used

ERAU Office of Institutional Research

Ability to demonstrate, through comparisons and analysis, an evaluation of the physical, economic, and regulatory aspects of

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Usefulness to currentjob/goal ERAU Preparation

VeryUseful Useful

NotVery

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Not atall

Useful

Very HighPreparation

HighPreparation

ModeratePreparation

LittlePreparation

Employ supervisory andmanagement skills needed toeffectively lead and supportothers within a teamenvironment across businessfunctions

Apply research to solvebusiness problems andcommunicate the resultseffectively

Analyze and evaluate businessfunctions and processes,identify needs, and structurebusiness approaches usingproblem-solving, criticalthinking, and establishedmethodologies and standards

ALUMNI SURVEYOne Year After Graduation

Worldwide

BS Technical Management

Which major(s) did you complete in Technical Managemet? TechnicalManagement

InformationSecurity

ProjectManagement

Occupational Safety andHealth

Logistics EngineeringSciences

Management of InformationSystems

Facilities and ConstructionManagement

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Know key principles of business and management disciplines and their business applications; and the possible interrelationships to technical management practices especially in the field of aviation and aerospace

Demonstrate a proficiency inidentifying and solvingproblems related to thespecialty areas of InformationSystems, InformationSecurity, Project Management,Logistics and Supply ChainManagement, EngineeringScience, or OccupationalSafety and Health knowledgeand the interrelationships tobusiness and technicalmanagement practices

Apply strategic and projectplanning principles andtechniques in a technicaloperation

Use general managerial skills(leadership, problem solving,and decision-making)

Use managerial skills incomputers

Use managerial skills intechnical writing

Use managerial skills inquantitative/mathematics

ERAU Office of Institutional Research

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Usefulness to CurrentJob/Goal ERAU preparation

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Air transportation as part ofthe global, multi-modalsystem

Basic elements of SpaceTransportation System

State-of-the-art materials andpractices used in manufactureand maintenance of A/Avehicles

Human factors problems andanalysis

Major steps in developing aresearch study

Analysis of five majorresearch methodologies

ALUMNI SURVEYOne Year After Graduation

Worldwide

Master of Aeronautical Science

ERAU Office of Institutional Research

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Usefulness to current job/goal ERAU Preparation

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Understand and apply sound and appropriate business practices, policy, procedures, regulations, ethics, concepts and skills

Apply the concepts and strategies involved in creating a marketing plan from an original idea to the execution strategy specific to a product/service

Analyze financial statements and utilize corporate finance concepts and techniques in decision making within organizations

Access, analyze, and communicate information using various business tools

Apply statistical and quantitative analysis to solve business problems

Integrate knowledge of macro-and micro-economic concepts to support operations in various industries

Formulate and execute strategies and policies required to achieve organizational goals in the competitive environment (such as airlines, airports, aerospace, manufacturing, customer service, and government)

ALUMNI SURVEYOne Year After Graduation

Worldwide

M Business Administration in Aviation

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Usefulness to CurrentJob/Goal ERAU preparation

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NotVery

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Very HighPreparation

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ModeratePreparation

LittlePreparation

Apply sound and appropriatecommunication skills andtechniques in the presentationof management/businessproblems and projects

Apply appropriate finance,economic, marketing andquantitativetechniques/concepts tobusiness projects, businessproblem solving and decisionmaking

Ability to function in andmanage multidisciplinaryteams

Understanding of professionaland ethical responsibility

Recognition for the need forlifelong learning

Think critically in order tounderstandengineering/business problemsform multiple perspectives

ALUMNI SURVEYOne Year After Graduation

Worldwide

MS Engineering Management

ERAU Office of Institutional Research

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Usefulness to CurrentJob/Goal ERAU preparation

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LittlePreparation

Core leadership knowledge,competencies, skills, andbehaviors

Self-awareness as a leaderand a scalable framework toevaluate, assess, and renewleadership competencies

The capacities to coach,mentor, and engage theleadership capacities of othersto create high-performanceteams

Tools, techniques, andtheories to diagnoseorganizational issues, planeffective organizationalinterventions and evaluate theeffectiveness of organizationaltransformation efforts

Portable ability to applyleadership concepts andpractices at differentorganizational levels andwithin diverse functional ororganizational environments

Critical understanding of howto evaluate personalexperiences, prior knowledgeand coursework, andorganizational events within abusiness and leadershipcontext

ALUMNI SURVEYOne Year After Graduation

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MS Leadership

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ALUMNI SURVEYOne Year After Graduation

Worldwide

MS Leadership

Since graduation, have you been promoted? Yes, once Yes, more than once No

Since graduation, have you moved to another job? Yes, within my company Yes, to a new company No

If ERAU offered a doctorate in Leadership, when would you consider enrolling? Less than 1 year 1-2 years 3-5 years More than 5 years Never

ERAU Office of Institutional Research

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A Great Deal

A Moderate Amount

Occasionally Rarely Never

Used the skills and competencies learned in the MS Leadership program

Continued to develop the skills and competencies learned in the MS Leadership program

Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly

Disagree

In hindsight, I recieved good value for my investment in the MS Leadership program

I would recommend the MS Leadership program to a friend

ALUMNI SURVEYOne Year After Graduation

Worldwide

MS Leadership

Since graduation, to what extent have you . . .

Please rate your level of agreement with the following:

How would you improve the MS Leadership program?

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Usefulness to currentjob/goal ERAU Preparation

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Author research papers in theappropriate scientific style

Evaluate different modelingapproaches to solve problemsfor effective decision making

Design solutions for domesticand global transportationproblems

Choose appropriate inventorymanagement methods tooptimize inventory across thesupply chain

Recommend informationtechnology solutions fordifferent business needs

Analyze an organization’swarehousing and distributionneeds, recommend solutionsfor effective and efficientdistribution operations

Select purchasing policies,procedures in differentbusiness settings

Utilize appropriate metrics totrack the performance of thesupply chain

Effectively communicateinformation (in oral andwritten forms)

ALUMNI SURVEYOne Year After Graduation

Worldwide

MS Logistics and Supply Chain Management

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ALUMNI SURVEYOne Year After Graduation

Worldwide

MS Logistics and Supply Chain Management

What knowledge, skills and abilities, acquired during your education in the MSLSCM program, does your organization value?

What additional competencies should the MSLSCM program add to its curriculum to prepare its graduates for the industry?

Would you consider any certifications or professional development courses offered by ERAU-WW in order to stay current with industry needs?

Yes No No Response

Would you be willing to provide job opportunities, internships, or webinars to our current students? Yes No No Response

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ALUMNI SURVEYOne Year After Graduation

Worldwide

MS Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Has the MSLSCM degree helped you achieve Better Position: Yes No

Position beforegraduation

Position aftergraduation

Any Salary Raise: None <5K 6-10K >10K

ERAU Office of Institutional Research

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Usefulness to currentjob/goal ERAU Preparation

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Utilize management conceptsand skills in solving problemsand making improvementswithin organizations and/orreal world situations

Apply ethical and regulatorybasis of management instrategic and tactical aspectsof planning, executing,monitoring and controllingwith organizations and/or realworld situations

Apply and interpret thefundamentals of quantitativeand financial analysis tomanagement problems and/orprojects

Use communication skills todevelop defendable positionsusing data and informationfrom diverse sources andapply problem solvingstrategies to reachscientifically defendablesolutions

Present reports, analysis, andrecommendations in writtenand oral forms in aprofessional manner that ispersuasive and understood byaudience/readers of diverseages, cultural, experience, andeducational backgrounds

ALUMNI SURVEYOne Year After Graduation

Worldwide

MS Management

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data to thoroughly understand complex and multi-dimensional situations. Be able to organize themes, explain concepts and theories, provide technical definitions and establish overall credibility

Be able to design and conductappropriate research projectsto solve problems inmanufacturing, production,distribution and sales ofproducts

Use computer, videoconferencing, and presentationtechnology to locate, collect,store, manage, anddisseminate information anddesign and deliver technical,professional, and personnelpresentations

Use critical thinking to exploreall aspects of complex andmultidimensional situationsand evaluate the impact andconsequences of decisions ondifferent audiences and todevelop defendable positionsusing data and informationfrom diverse sources

ERAU Office of Institutional Research

Use scientific research skills to collect data and use those

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Usefulness to CurrentJob/Goal ERAU preparation

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Ability to anticipate,recognize, evaluate, preventand control workplace safetyand occupational healthhazards within numerousindustries to protect people,property, the environment andorganizational operations

Ability to effectively managethe occupational safety andhealth function within avariety of industries

Ability to justify occupationalsafety and health programs,initiatives and control effortsthrough the use of businessand risk management metrics,by maintaining compliancewith applicable standards andregulations or throughscientific evaluation ofoutcomes

Ability to effectivelycommunicate and interact withpersons at all levels within anorganization and externallyabout occupational safety,health and environmentalmanagement

Practice and perform in anethical, moral, responsible,and accountable manner in allaspects, but especially in thepractice of safety

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MS Occupational Safety Management

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and health research problem; complete a thorough review of the scholarly literature; formulate hypotheses; collect and appropriately analyze data; and, interpret and report research findings to improve the field of occupational safety and health or to provide solutions to an occupational safety and health problem

ERAU Office of Institutional Research

Identify an occupational safety

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Understand the context ofproject management

Use accepted practices to planprojects

Use accepted practices toexecute projects

Use accepted practices tocontrol projects

Use accepted practices toproperly close projects

Understand and practiceproject management ethics

Understand and use projectteam building skills

Apply and interpretfundamentals of quantitativeand financial analysis

Demonstrate knowledge andunderstanding of the complexorganizational nature ofprojects including multi-national and multi-culturalstructures

Utilize accepted practices inthe establishment and controlof quality

Use critical thinking skills toconnect all aspects of projectmanagement with strategicplanning and goal setting

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MS Project Management

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control and closure oftechnical projects (actual orsimulated) in the students’areas of technical expertiseand assess its value inmanaging projects

Evaluate the importance ofleadership skills in managingprojects and differentiateleadership from management,(evaluation) and identifydifferent leadership stylesappropriate to differing projectmanagement situations

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Utilize current projectmanagement software todevelop and execute planning,

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Did you obtain the PMI PMP certification? Yes No

If not, do you plan to test for it within the next 6-12 months? Yes No

Was the curriculum taught in the Project Management degree current to the project management skills required in industry today?

Very Much Much Not Very Much Not at all

Was the curriculum taught in the Project Management degree relevant to the project management skills required in industry today?

Very Much Much Not Very Much Not at all

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Usefulness to currentjob/goal ERAU Preparation

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Understanding the needs ofthe super-system and theirimpact on systemdevelopment

Understanding how thebusiness (enterprise) andtechnology environmentinfluences systemdevelopment and its effect onits operating and socialenvironment

Ability to analyze stakeholderneeds to establish andmanage system requirementsthroughout its life cycle

Ability to evaluate the impactof system requirements interms of the draw ofdevelopmental and operationalresources, and the interactionof the system with itsenvironment

Ability to evaluate alternativesin developing system concepts

Understanding the need fordesigning for a systems lifecycle

Ability to develop theprocesses for validating andverifying a systems designand transition to operation

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M Systems Engineering

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Using computer techniques tosolve management problems

Understanding and applyingquantitative and statisticalskills for decision making

Using computer graphics toenhance verbal presentations

Understanding electronic datasystems and relationaldatabases

Using financial accounting andquality control processes

Applying statistical methods toproject development andproblem solutions

Understanding systemsdevelopment and operation

Understanding the role ofleadership and managementin a variety of organizationalalternatives

Understanding the role ofcommunication in teambuilding and motivation

Assessing the regulatory,ethical, and legalenvironments of anorganization or industry

Understanding marketingtechniques applicable totechnical operations

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planning in the technical

environment

Using management scienceprinciples and software tomake better decisions

Understanding the cost andprocess of improving productquality in an organization

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Understanding project management and tactical

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Analyze the fundamentals ofunmanned systems, includingthe technological, social,environmental, and politicalaspects of the system toexamine, compare, analyzeand recommend conclusions

Compare and contrast currentunmanned system issues,identify contributing factors,and formulate strategies toaddress or further investigate

Evaluate and recommend theincorporation of newtechnologies, methods,processes, or concepts withcurrent unmanned systemapplications, managementpractices, or operationalpolicies

Critically justify and validateunmanned system designconfigurations to support safe,efficient, and effectiveoperations in applicabledomains (air, space, ground,and maritime), includingassessing appropriateness ofmajor elemental components;evaluating limitations andconstraints; formulatingtheory of operation; andsupporting perceived need

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others in the unmanned systems field

Investigate a currentunmanned systems researchproblem; complete a thoroughreview of the scholarlyliterature; formulatehypotheses; collect andappropriately analyze data;and, interpret and reportresearch findings to improvethe field of unmannedsystems or to providesolutions to an unmannedsystems application problem

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Effectively communicate concepts, designs, theories, and supporting material with

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system specialties into a system's development

Ability to employ a life cycleprocess for a given system

Ability to select appropriate systems engineering planning, monitoring and controlling, and the logistics and operations methods to effect robust system development and implementation

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Ability to incorporate thetimely integration of bothenterprise functions and

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Usefulness to current job/goal ERAU Preparation

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Understand and apply the fundamentals of Airframe Maintenance, including structural design, construction, inspection, repair, and maintenance

Basic knowledge and understanding of common airframe systems and apply system knowledge in basic troubleshooting techniques

Understand and apply the fundamentals of General Aviation Maintenance, including mathematics, physics, electricity, weight and balance, maintenance record keeping, commonly accepted maintenance practices, and the privileges and limitations of the Airframe and Powerplant mechanic to recognize problems and recommend solutions

Understand and apply the fundamentals of Powerplant Maintenance, including reciprocating, turbine, and propeller design and construction, performance, operation, inspection, repair and maintenance to solve problems

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understanding of common powerplant systems and apply system knowledge in basic troubleshooting techniques

Adequate preparation to take the FAA A&P written, oral, and practical examination

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Basic knowledge and