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2025-2026 Graduate Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Graduate Catalog

Aerospace Engineering MS


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The Aerospace Engineering MS program equips students with the skills and knowledge necessary to take on leadership roles in the aerospace industry and associated sectors. The program covers a wide range of applications in aeronautics and astronautics, encompassing subsonic and supersonic aircraft, satellites, space shuttles, space stations, and more. Additionally, students delve into aerospace-related component development, including the design of structures, devices, and instruments and vehicle and propulsion system design.

Thesis Option


Required Core (24-27 credits)


Select 8 to 9 courses from:

  • All graduate level courses in Aerospace Engineering (MAE).
  • All graduate level courses in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS). 
  • Graduate level courses from Biology (BIO), Chemistry (CHE), Physics (PHY) or Mathematics (MTH).
  • Limit of of 9 credits from outside of MAE.

Culminating Experience: Thesis (3-6 credits)


Total Credit Hours: 30


3.0 Degree GPA required

Project Option


Required Core (27 credits)


Select 9 courses from:

  • All graduate level courses in Aerospace Engineering (MAE).
  • All graduate level courses in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS). 
  • Graduate level courses from Biology (BIO), Chemistry (CHE), Physics (PHY) or Mathematics (MTH).
  • Limit of of 9 credits from outside of MAE.

Culminating Experience: Project (3 credits)


Total Credit Hours: 30


3.0 Degree GPA required

Exam Option


Required Core (30 credits)


Select 10 courses from:

  • All graduate level courses in Aerospace Engineering (MAE).
  • All graduate level courses in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS). 
  • Graduate level courses from Biology (BIO), Chemistry (CHE), Physics (PHY) or Mathematics (MTH).
  • Limit of of 9 credits from outside of MAE.

Culminating Experience: Exam (0 credits)


Total Credit Hours: 30


3.0 Degree GPA required

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)


1) Being ready to demonstrate domain expertise with aerospace engineering methods and tools.

2) Being ready to effectively communicate with colleagues, co-employees, and clients.

3) Being ready to act ethically and responsibly both individually and in teams.

4) Demonstrate an ability to conduct professional practice

5) MS-Project/Thesis Only: Ability to create work suitable for publication in a peer-reviewed journal or conference.

SED Statement


This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).

 

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