Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Embry Riddle is the world's oldest, largest and most prestigious university specializing in aviation and aeroscience. Students can work towards earning an Associates, Bachelor's or Master's Degree from the Ft. Lauderdale Extended Campus or Distance Learning Center. The Ft. Lauderdale Center is conveniently located a half mile north of Executive Airport. Students can easily work towards their degree while attending flight school. Credit hours may be granted for pilot ratings and hours. For further information visit their web site at http://www.erau.edu/