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Apr 11, 2026
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2026-2027 Catalog
Aerospace Engineering, MS
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The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering offers a program leading to the Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering (MS AE). This academic degree is appropriate either as a terminal degree or in preparation for doctoral studies in mechanical and aerospace engineering.
Two options are available to complete the MS in Aerospace Engineering. Students may choose either the Thesis (24 coursework credit hours and 6 thesis credit hours) or Non-Thesis (30 coursework credits) option. Both options require a total of 30 graduate-level credit hours. Up to 6 credits of Graduate Independent Study (MAE 9500) coursework may be used to fulfill the degree requirements.
Learning Outcomes
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Advanced Aerospace Technical Knowledge - Students will demonstrate mastery of advanced principles in aerodynamics, propulsion systems, and spaceflight dynamics, applying these concepts to analyze and design aircraft, spacecraft, and aerospace systems.
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Analysis & Problem-Solving Capabilities - Students will formulate and solve complex aerospace engineering problems using advanced mathematical methods, computational simulations, and experimental techniques, demonstrating proficiency in both analytical and numerical approaches. They will validate solutions through appropriate verification and validation processes, assessing uncertainty and limitations in their analyses.
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Specialized Aerospace Domain Expertise - Students will develop deep expertise in a chosen aerospace concentration area such as aerodynamics and propulsion, flight dynamics and control, and spacecraft structural engineering. They will demonstrate comprehensive understanding of state-of-the-art technologies, current research frontiers, and critical challenges facing their specialization area.
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Professional & Transferable Skills - Students will communicate complex technical information effectively to diverse audiences. They will develop a lifelong learning mindset and the ability to independently acquire new knowledge and adapt to evolving technologies throughout their careers.
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Required Math Courses (6 credit hours)
All Aerospace Engineering students must complete 6 credit hours of MATH courses from the list below. Other graduate-level MATH courses may be substituted with prior approval from the Chair of the MAE Graduate Affairs Committee. Aerospace Engineering Core Courses (15 credit hours)
All Aerospace Engineering students must complete 5 courses from the lists below, for a total of 15 credit hours. For students on the Thesis option, the thesis advisor may petition to allow up to 6 hours of MAE 7000 Master’s Thesis to apply towards the Aerospace Engineering Core course requirements. Students may apply up to 6 hours of Space Operations (SPCE) coursework towards the Aerospace Engineering Core course requirements with prior approval from the Chair of the MAE Graduate Affairs Committee. Aerospace Elective Courses (9 credit hours)
Aerospace Engineering students must complete 3 additional UNUSED courses from the lists below to fulfill the requirement of 30 total credit hours for the MS degree. |
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