The Master of Engineering Degree in Space Engineering

The successful integration of the scientific, engineering, and management considerations in space systems requires highly capable professionals. In particular, managers at all levels must have a broad interdisciplinary background: they must be able to see branches, trees, and the entire forest at the same time.

The AOSS MEng program in Space Engineering combines strong emphasis on both theoretical and applied aspects with extensive hands-on experience at all levels. Designed to provide a broad interdisciplinary education in the scientific, engineering and management aspects of complex space systems, the program enhances disciplinary skills and provides insight and education in the systems engineering and management area.

If you are interested in studying the scientific, engineering and management aspects of space engineering, this program, developed with Aerospace Engineering and Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, allows you to structure the program to your specific area of interest.

Program Objectives

To provide a comprehensive knowledge of space science and engineering and their interrelationship.
To increase depth beyond the baccalaureate level in a space-related discipline.
To teach the systems approach to conceiving, designing, manufacturing, managing, and operating complex space systems.
To provide practical experience in space system design, project development and management.

Program Concentrations

While your specific concentration curriculum will be decided through discussion with your program advisors suggested programs have been developed. You will need a minimum of 30 credits for graduation.

Space Science Concentration Program
Propulsion Concentration Program
Plasma Electrodynamics & Sensors
Instrumentation & Sensor Payloads
Launch Vehicles
Telemetry & Spacecraft Communication
Astrodynamics
Computer Control & Data Handling

Program Administration

Two Program Advisors representing the Departments of Aerospace Engineering and AOSS jointly administer the MEng in Space Engineering Program. Interested students are enrolled in either Aerospace or AOSS.