If you are aspiring to prepare for a professional multidisciplinary management-centered career with meaningful credentials, then a program in the Worldwide & Online Department of Decision Science and Analytics is right for you! Whether you’re optimizing global supply chains, managing multimillion-dollar projects or guiding technical teams through complex decisions, you’ll gain the tools to lead with confidence and precision.
Our programs blend data-driven business strategy with practical leadership skills, preparing you to thrive in fast-paced, high-stakes environments. With options in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Project Management and Engineering Management, you’ll customize your education to fit your goals and career path.
You’ll also gain real-world experience through:
- Courses aligned with industry standards
- Case-based learning focused on high-reliability organizations and global operations
- Faculty who bring deep industry expertise in logistics, management and project leadership
- Applied tools in modeling, forecasting, analytics and process improvement
Whether you're a STEM professional looking to step into a management role or a business student ready to specialize in global logistics or project management, this department equips you to make data-informed decisions that drive results.
At Embry‑Riddle, we don’t just teach management — we shape professionals who lead with purpose, agility and vision.
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Submissions from 2025
Comparative Analysis of Codes of Ethical Conduct and Professionalism in Engineering and Project Management Associations, Valarie Denney and James W. Marion
Submissions from 2024
Risk Management Practices in the Aviation Industry: Lessons Learned and Effective Tools… A Mixed Method Approach, Jim W. Marion Jr. PhD, Tracey M. Richardson, Valerie Denney, and Carlos Chaves
Submissions from 2023
Building Honor in Academics: Case Studies in Academic Integrity, Valery P. Denney and Camilla J. Roberts
Submissions from 2022
Optimization of Lean and Agile Supply Chain Management Practices in the Aviation Industry, Constantine M. Koursaris and Valerie P. Denney
Insights From the Field: Project Execution Success and Failure, Tracey M. Richardson, James W. Marion Jr, Vittal S. Anantatmula, and James R. Gibson
Submissions from 2021
Managing Quality in Aviation Projects, James W. Marion, Tracey M. Richardson, and Vittal Anantatmula
Submissions from 2020
Project Management: A Natural Career Destination for Military Veterans, Tracey Richardson, James W. Marion Jr, Matthew Earnhardt, and Vittal S. Anantatmula
Submissions from 2016
Project Execution: A Research Agenda to Explore the Phenomenon, James Walter Marion, Tracey Richardson, and Matthew Earnhardt
Submissions from 2015
Is Project Management Still an Accidental Profession? A Qualitative Study of Career Trajectory, Tracey M. Richardson, Matthew Earnhardt, and Jim W. Marion Jr.
Planning for Veterans’ Success: The Degree Map as an Advising Solution, Tracey M. Richardson, Jason M. Ruckert, and James W. Marion Jr
Submissions from 2014
Project Manager ‘Management Competency’ vs. ‘Technical Competency’. Which Is More Important to Overall Project Management Success?, Barry Jon Bauer, Tracey M. Richardson, and James W. Marion Jr
Achieving a Competitive Advantage through Ethical Business Practices An Ethnographical Case Study, Valarie Denney
Project Manager Insights: An Analysis of Career Progression, James W. Marion Jr, Tracey M. Richardson, and Matthew P. Earnhardt
Do Degree Maps Facilitate Student Success?, James W. Marion Jr, Jason M. Ruckert, and Tracey M. Richardson
The 6th Mode of Transportation, Robert O. Walton
Submissions from 2013
Customer Service in Aviation Industry – An Exploratory Analysis of UAE Airports, Aman Gupta, Mohammed Arif, and Aled Williams
Simulation and Optimization Modeling for Drive-Through Mass Vaccination – A Generalized Approach, Aman Gupta, Gerald W. Evans, and Sunderesh S. Heragu
Submissions from 2012
Nonstatistical Factors Influencing Predictions of Financial Distress and Managerial Implications in the All-Cargo Airline Industry, Robert O. Walton