BSc Aviation.?

[Citation1]

Hi to all,I am new to this forum.

Firstly let me brief myself, I am a CPL holder (FAA+DGCA) year 2009.

I am here to get some information as i am planning to go for Bsc aviation degree program...
1)First of all..Is it the right course i am going fr or are their any other courses also which are better than this one..because from what i have heard that this is the right course to better your column of education qualifications in your CV?

2)I have only studied till 12th and then went for the Commercial licence...So i have nothing as my education...What do you guys suggest...??Is it fine if go for this degree program??

3)PS-Well honestly i dont want to waste my time here in India and sit for 3 long years for this course.So i am planning to do it from US or Canada...Anyone who has some info regarding the colleges their which offer this courses except from Embry Riddle...Plz Plz let me know because i am trying to find it online but am unable?

4)Just for my knowledge-Is it that the airlines in India gives more preference to a person with a Degree than to a person only with a CPL and no degree or higher education?
Thanks and information regarding this course would be highly highly appreciated...
Takecare..!
Goodluck!

[shivav23]

hi,

there is either bsc aviation or bba aviation which if you are an indian cpl holder you can get lateral entry ie join straight from 2nd years check out avalon aviation or just simply type bba in avaition on google

i am also doing bsc aviation and it is not a full time course if you get a job you really dont have to attend it.

it really depends what you want to get into bsc is the same as what you stuydy for dgca conversions the difference being what we do in 3 months they teach in 3 years and bba is more on the management side incase you want to get into airline management.

[vdaff]

Yes Jet Airways gives first preference to guys with bsc aviation, you get hired without interivew

[alansteve548]

Yes there is a lot of scope there on Bsc aviation.. That is a better option to choose.

[truefaith]

Get a Degree in Aircraft Maintenance. At the same time, you will get a FAA AP Licence.

This will, you will be more marketable.

[Citation1]

What exactly is the difference between Bsc Aviation and the Aviation Maintenance...Are these two seperate degree courses...If yes then which one is more Profitable to do...??

@shivav23-Bro where are you doing your course from and can you brief me what all is there in the this course...Because i am getting mixed replies from all of my friends and i am getting confused...I want to move out of India and i plan to do it from US or Canada??What do u suggest and do u know any schools out there??

@vdaff-Lets see brother whats true and whats not...Have you also got the Bsc degree?

@truefaith-FAA AP Licence??Which is this licence.?And again is Aviation Maintenance the same as Bsc Aviation?

Thanks all..!

[Kingmaker500]

@vdaff

that was lame sarcasm

[shivav23]

hey,
it depends which city you stay in because i dont know if all the cities in india offer bsc aviation. there are a few in mumbai which is
IAAS-institute of aviation and aviation safety
thakur college of aviation
patkar college of aviation

in my college (IAAS) it is a 3 yr normal program with nav,met,regs, technical being taught syllabus is da same as what we study for dgca conversions.
attendance is very flexible so you dont need to come just come for the exms and you shall have your degree. its really having a free degree.
if your getting something like that india why waste money abroad but he only university which i know is embry riddle. anyway upto you what you want to do

all the best!
cheers

[sidd29390]

Hey Citation1, i have done a bit of research on this subject as i also went for my CPL after 12th and i am also planning to do a BSc. in aviation.the best course i found was from The University of Petroleum and energy studies based at deradhun offers a Lateral Entry B. Sc. (Aviation Studies) for Commercial Pilot License Holders and it takes only 11/2 years for you to complete you degree and they offer it thru Distance Education Program as well.Plus they are certified and all that .....so no hassle with the Degree you are receiving . The Link for the same is Provided Below.

Hope this Helps

Lateral Entry - B. Sc. | CAS

[Sandy pilot]

@ Citation1
Check your PM

[Citation1]

Thanks Sandy and shivav..!

[attitudeFlying]

What do you guys think of BBA (Aviation Operations) by UPES?

[Citation1]

Does anyone knows reputed universities for bsc aviation in usa or canada...??

[vkrntjdhv1]

check Academy of Aviation they provide Bsc Aviation course Affiliated to Mumbai University tenure of 3 years and u dont have to attend collage .. just attend the semester exam ....those r also easy to clear

[vkrntjdhv1]

hi sid29390
there is 1 more college near Mumbai which missed to mention Academy of Aviation
its in kalyan

[bad_attitude]

IMHO a degree such as BBA and subsequently MBA would be more beneficial in the long run than a course like bsc aviation... An MBA would definitely be an asset to a management pilot.

[AvEnthusiast]

Hi Guys,

This lateral entry, is it for International Students as well? I have more than pilot studies, I have ATC background as well. And my academic records were evaluated by an American agency and they see my records equivalent to Third year of Undergraduate in US, but Embry Riddle is accepting only one year's credit. So if these Indian colleges accept those american agencies recommendation I better do it one year more in India. I would be glad if you can have any inputs on this or if there are such other universities in India offering such opportunities and better if online.

[Intruder101]

Hello,
Is it better if we go for bsc in aviation or bba first followed by mba.?

Are there any colleges in US for bsc aviation except Embry?

[fly2infinity]

AME is far more better than BSc. Avn

I would recommend you to go for AME as it will give you better job opportunities. Bsc. Aviation is not given importance by any company except Air India. Although its very easy to get one, you just need to appear for exams. But you wont get any added knowledge.

[Kingmaker500]

apart from UPES is there any other College/University offering B.Sc Aviation through Distance learning? UPES is a bit on the expensive side compared to what other colleges are offering