Businesses in airline manufacturing and flight control, among others, may hire students who have studied aviation. This field deals with the practical aspects of air travel, such as design, use and environmental impact. It also includes study in engineering and physics.

Though there are many opportunities for higher education in Sri Lanka, a good deal of residents opt not to attend these institutions. Though international pressure has helped some in development, university proposals are often met with resistance from locals.

Academic institutions around the world offer a BSc or Bachelor of Science. This popular undergraduate degree is helpful in preparing students for the workplace or for advanced degree programs. The average BSc takes three to five years to complete.