A growing government and private sector need for professionals trained in aviation safety has prompted a new degree at Florida Institute of Technology: the Master of Science in Aviation Safety, which is taught 100% through online learning. The degree, offered by the Florida Tech College of Aeronautics, is a companion degree to its Master of Science in Human Factors in Aeronautics, which is also available on line.
Participants will learn about safety management systems (SMS); aviation safety analysis, complex aviation systems, accident prevention, human factors and decision-making, university officials said.
Class sizes are limited to 15 students. Admission requirements and curriculum information are available here.
Founded at the dawn of the Space Race in 1958, Florida Tech is the only independent, technological university in the Southeast. The university offers undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs. Fields of study include science, engineering, aeronautics, business, humanities, mathematics, psychology, communication and education. FOr more information: FIT.edu
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