Graduate Certificate in Aviation Financial Management

Purdue's online Graduate Certificate in Aviation Financial Management offers a 12-month program tailored for working professionals, providing essential skills for a successful career in aviation finance. Taught by industry-experienced faculty, this program equips you to navigate the dynamic aviation sector, elevating your expertise and positioning you for career advancement in just one year.

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Overview
Learn how to evaluate financial operations, maximize revenue, manage aviation capital assets and use financial tools to manage risk in the aviation industry.

Elevate your career in the aviation industry with Purdue’s 100% online Graduate Certificate in Aviation Financial Management. The aviation field anticipates 8% job growth through 2024, and this program addresses the increasing demand for financial management expertise in the field.

Delve into finance, analytics, and strategic thinking through a practice-based curriculum tailored for working professionals. Taught by experienced Purdue faculty, this flexible, 12-month program equips you with essential skills, empowering you to excel in aviation financial management from anywhere in the world.

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12
number of credits required
$750
Cost per credit hour (In-State Residents)
$775
cost per credit hour (Out-of-State Residents)

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Program Specifics

Learn more about the Graduate Certificate in Aviation Financial Management Program

Position yourself for success in aviation finance with Purdue’s online Graduate Certificate. Tailored for working professionals, the 12-month program, taught by industry-experienced faculty, equips you with essential skills for financial management in the dynamic aviation sector.

  • Aviation Financial Instruments and Operations
  • Airline Revenue Management
  • Aircraft Asset Management
  • Aircraft Leasing


Save time and money with a Purdue graduate certificate. A graduate certificate is a specialized credential that provides advanced knowledge in a specific field. Available to those with a bachelor’s degree, Purdue’s 100% online graduate certificates take less time than a full master’s degree program. They are valuable for individuals looking to quickly advance their careers or pivot to a new industry. Graduate certificates also can serve as a stepping stone toward a master’s degree since they allow students to earn academic credits that may apply to a future graduate program. Ask your enrollment counselor for details or learn more about graduate certificates here.

Career Outcomes

5,597
Unique Job Postings
8.3%
projected growth
$102.8k
Median Advertised salaries

Top Job Titles

  • Helicopter Pilots
  • Rotor Wing Pilots
  • Fixed Wing Pilots
  • Chief Pilots
  • Pilots

Top Industries

  • Ambulance Services
  • Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists)
  • Aircraft Manufacturing

Source: LightcastTM (2023). Unique job postings for July 2022-2023. Projected growth for years 2023-2033.

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