Certificate in Aviation Management
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2025-09-01 | - |
| 2025-01-01 | - |
| 2025-05-01 | - |
Program Overview
The Aviation Management Certificate is a one-year program offering both flight and non-flight options. Designed for professionals or high school students, it allows for skill enhancement without a long-term commitment. The program provides current industry-relevant courses and external certification opportunities for advancement within the aviation industry.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Aviation Management Certificate (AMC) is a one-year (three-semester) certificate designed to meet the growing demands of the aviation industry. It offers both flight (Brampton) and non-flight (Sault Ste. Marie and Brampton) options, incorporating current industry-relevant courses and external certification opportunities. The program allows professionals with college-level education to upgrade their skills to a university level without a three-to-four-year commitment. The program aims to enhance skills and abilities for professional development within current and/or future organizations.
Outline:
The AMC is structured across three semesters:
- Semester One (3 courses):
- AVIA 2206 Aviation Safety Management Systems
- AVIA 2706 Aviation Quality Assurance
- AVIA 2806 Fundamentals of Aviation Law and Regulations
- Semester Two (4 courses):
- AVIA 3306 Airline Management
- AVIA 3506 Procurement and Supply Chain Management
- AVIA 3706 Air Traffic Control and Dispatch Operations
- AVIA 3806 Airline Finance and Economics
- Semester Three (3 courses):
- AVIA 4206 Corporate Aviation Management
- AVIA 4406 Crew Resource Management
Careers:
The AMC prepares students for management-level positions within the aviation industry, leading to increased opportunities for professional development.
Other:
Undergraduate certificates are also available for students wishing to pursue an additional credential during their degree program or part-time. These are only offered part-time and are intended to complement other credentials. Students enrolled in an undergraduate certificate while completing a degree are ineligible for a minor in the same discipline. Limited spots are available in the Aviation Management Certificate at the Brampton and Sault Ste. Marie campuses. The program offers start dates in September, January, or May.
Algoma University, established in 1965, is a distinctive institution dedicated to academic excellence, personal growth, and cross-cultural learning. Located on the historic site of the former Shingwauk Indian Residential School, the university embraces a special mission to foster cross-cultural learning between Anishinaabe (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit) communities and the world.
Special Mission and Values
At the heart of Algoma University's ethos is its commitment to cross-cultural learning, particularly between Anishinaabe communities and global perspectives. This mission permeates every aspect of campus life, offering students invaluable insights and unique leadership opportunities.
The university celebrates diversity, recognizing and respecting the varied experiences, skills, and talents of its community members.
Campuses
Algoma University operates three campuses, each offering unique experiences:
- Sault Ste. Marie: Known as "The Soo," this campus provides a northern experience with all the amenities of a big city, including shopping, entertainment, and cultural activities.
- Brampton: Situated in one of Canada's fastest-growing cities within the Greater Toronto Area, the Brampton campus offers an urban experience with access to numerous businesses and services.
- Timmins: Known as the "city with a heart of gold," the Timmins campus caters to diploma-to-degree and university transfer students, emphasizing a northern context for those living and working in Northern Ontario.
Academic and Student Life
Algoma University offers a personalized, hands-on learning experience, with small class sizes that foster close interactions between students and faculty. The diverse student body—nearly 50% international—provides a rich environment for cultural exchange.
Students have access to a wide range of cultural, academic, and social activities, contributing to a transformative university experience.
Leadership
The university's senior leadership team includes:
- Dr. Asima Vezina: President and Vice-Chancellor
- Mario Turco: Chancellor
- Kelli-Ann Lemieux: Chair, External Member
- Dr. Michele Piercey-Normore: Special Advisor to the President
- Patty Chabbert: Interim VP, Nyaagaaniid - Anishinaabe Initiatives, Equity & Decolonization
- Craig Fowler: Vice-President of Growth, International, & External Relations
- Kramer Rousseau: Interim VP, Finance & Operations
Through its unique mission, diverse campuses, and commitment to inclusive education, Algoma University strives to create a supportive and dynamic learning environment that prepares students for global opportunities.
Entry Requirements:
Domestic students require a minimum average of 70%, with six Grade 12 U/M courses including ENG4U and two U/M MATH (MDM4U recommended). Admissions are based on secondary school credentials. There are limited spots available in the Aviation Management Certificate at the Brampton and Sault Ste. Marie campuses.
