Furthering the Field of Flight

Above the clouds, innovation knows no borders.

Aviation and aerospace touch every corner of modern life. They safeguard nations, transport people and cargo, ignite innovation and power global commerce. And they rely on leaders who can keep industries moving forward.

The Worldwide Campus offers degree programs in a range of disciplines: airport and air mobility management, airworthiness engineering, aviation and aerospace sustainability, aviation business administration, aviation cybersecurity and aviation maintenance — and that’s before exiting the A’s!

Programs That Solve Real-World Needs

True leadership doesn’t just respond to today. It shapes tomorrow.

The aviation industry turns to Embry-Riddle for graduates with solutions. The Worldwide Campus prepares students and professionals to meet the industry’s most pressing challenges — and gives employers a workforce ready to perform from day one.

Faculty, students and partners contribute to fields that keep society in motion:

  • Safety and Security: Training professionals to ensure aircraft readiness and protect both airspace and digital networks.
  • Transportation and Global Commerce: Equipping leaders to manage fleets, routes and supply chains that keep the world connected.
  • Cybersecurity in Aviation: Preparing specialists to defend the digital foundation of modern flight.
  • Space Exploration and Resource Management: Planning logistics and partnerships for missions that reach beyond Earth.
  • Urban Air Mobility and Future Flight Systems: Designing safe coordination of drones, air taxis and autonomous systems.

Research with Global Impact

While programs prepare students to lead today, research pushes the boundaries of what’s possible tomorrow in aerospace, technology and society at large. Faculty with industry experience lead multimillion-dollar research projects, advancing STEM knowledge that leads to innovations with global impact.

Ongoing initiatives include:

  • Developing sustainable aviation through biofuels and propulsion systems that reduce emissions.
  • Designing smarter networks for urban air mobility involving enhanced human-machine control interfaces.
  • Leading safety studies that shape global regulations, including the impact of uncrewed aerial vehicles on air traffic controllers.
  • Creating materials and technologies such as plasma engines that expand space exploration.

Fueling Careers and Industries

At Embry-Riddle, industry veterans and innovators serve as faculty, leveraging their global networks to provide students with pathways into the aviation and aerospace sectors. Worldwide Campus graduates are job-ready, equipped with the skills and networks to excel from day one.

Through internships, capstone projects and corporate collaborations, students gain hands-on experience with leading organizations like Airbus, The Boeing Company and Delta Air Lines. Training initiatives prepare students for growing aviation workforce needs, including SkillBridge — transitioning military service members into civilian careers — and Aero-Accelerate — offering specialized training in robotics, manufacturing and cybersecurity.

Additionally, the Worldwide Campus offers tailored training that keeps professionals and companies at the forefront of fields ranging from Accident Investigation to Uncrewed and Autonomous Systems. Embry-Riddle graduates don't just join the workforce — they enter or return to it with the skills, confidence and networks to excel. 

Worldwide Reach, Local Access

Opportunity shouldn’t wait. With more than 110 global locations — including on military bases — and online platforms like EagleVision, Embry-Riddle adapts to your life.

Multiple academic terms, flexible credit transfers and programs designed for working adults keep education within reach, even for those balancing careers, service or family.

Your Story, One Horizon

Every mission needs leaders. Every innovation needs vision. Every industry needs collaboration.

At Embry-Riddle Worldwide, students, employers and partners all gain the knowledge, resources and insight to drive aviation onward — from defense to commercial flight and cybersecurity to space exploration.

Whether you’re launching a career, developing your workforce or collaborating on the next breakthrough, the journey begins here.