Aviation, A.A.S. to B.A.S.
Bachelor Of Applied Science, B.A.S.
Grand Valley State University's new Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.) is designed for those who have completed or are in their last semester of completing an applied associate degree (A.A.S.) and are looking to complete a bachelor's degree.
- Hybrid and online
- Credit for your previous education and work experience
- Includes stackable certificates in the area of your choice (see below)
Credits for Your Ratings
Earn Up to 15 Credits for your Industry Credentials
- Certified Flight Instructor Rating (CFI)
- Earn 9 credits as an equivalent for BAS 280
- Certified Flight Instructor Instrument (CFII)
- Earn 2 credits as an equivalent for BAS 180
- Multi-Engine Rating (MEL)
- Earn 2 credits as an equivalent for BAS 180
- Multi-Engine Instructor (MEI) Rating
- Earn 2 credits as an equivalent for BAS 180
Credits for Your Ratings
All certifications or licenses must be current and valid.
Students: Please submit this form to request credit for an approved industry credential you have earned from the list below.
BAS Leadership & Business Fundamentals
This unique package will expand your skills, enhance your resume, and empower you to take the next step toward your career goals. Students complete requirements for both the leadership certificate and the business fundamentals certificate as part of the core of the major, graduating with both certificates as well as their degree.
Includes a Leadership Certificate (12 credits)
The Leadership Certificate prepares graduates with core training in six primary competencies:
- Leadership Integrity (identity and values)
- Structural Awareness
- Interpersonal and Conflict Management Skills
- Diversity and Cultural Competency
- Creative/Critical Decision-Making
- Written/Oral Communication Skills.
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Includes a Business Fundamentals Certificate (12 credits)
- Describe the fundamental role, purpose, and function of managers
- Recognize, use, and communicate marketing information
- Understand the fundamentals of accounting principles and transactions, and how they affect decision-makers in an organization
- Identify, calculate, and analyze the costs of financial decisions in an organization, including product costs, labor costs, and budget variances
BAS Professional Innovation
The Major in Professional Innovations allows you to pursue a flexible array of customizable emphases as part of a B.A.S. degree. This degree recognizes the value of technical skills earned at the associate level while guiding you to build interdisciplinary knowledge and strengthen core academic skills.
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Stackable Certificates Available to Build Into Professional Innovations' Major
Applied Data Analytics Certificate→
Business Fundamentals Certificate→
Meet with an Advisor in Northern Michigan
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