Business Administration in Aviation – diploma

Quick Facts

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Credential:
Diploma

Duration:
2 years

How to apply

Start date:
January, May, September 

Location:
Abbotsford campus

Cost:
Tuition and fees

Features:

  • Co-op semester(s) provide paid work experience in your field of study (pilot positions not included)
  • Program eligible for financial aid

Program description

The Business Administration (Aviation) diploma combines pilot training with core business courses, such as accounting, economics, communication, marketing, and more — preparing you for a promising career in the aviation industry. These courses count 30–33 credits toward your UFV business diploma.

Take your pilot training at the external flight school of your choice. After your training, Transport Canada assesses and awards you a Private and Commercial Pilot licence and ratings needed to fly different types of aircraft in a range of conditions. These can be completed before, during, or after your coursework, with the flexibility to switch providers if needed. Once complete, you'll receive 30 academic credits toward this diploma. 

Go to the program outline in the UFV Academic Calendar.

Co-op experience

Build practical workplace experience through the Co-operative education option. Co-op placements focus on business roles rather than pilot positions and help you build professional experience, connections, and boost your career prospects. 

Combine study semesters with paid work terms lasting, four, eight, or 12 months in regional, national, and international organizations. 

Career expectations

Demand for trained pilots continues to grow worldwide as airlines expand and experienced pilots retire. According to Boeing, international airlines will need to hire more than 600,000 new pilots over the next two decades — including 127,000 in North America, 143,000 in Eurasia, and 134,000 in China.

Graduates may pursue careers in corporate travel or charter flights (Canada has 800 on-demand aviation service providers), airport administration, and operations management. Once you have flight hours, opportunities may include major airlines or serving as a corporate jet captain. 

Entrance requirements

Go to entrance requirements for the diploma in Business Administration in Aviation program in the UFV Academic Calendar.

International student admissions

This program is open for international students.

Upgrading options

Students who do not meet the entrance requirements may complete upgrading to meet prerequisites for university-level courses. 

Prospective students should contact the Future Students office to learn more about upgrading options. 

Current or returning students should connect with the appropriate advising area based on the level of upgrading required:  

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