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)

MAE 560TUT - Masters Research Guidance Credits: 1 - 6

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)

MAE 560TUT - Masters Research Guidance Credits: 1 - 6

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

Instruction Method

In Person (100 percent of courses offered in person)

Full/Part Time Options

Full Time
Part Time

Credits Required

30 Hours

Time-To-Degree

1.5 to 2 Years

Application Fee

$85

Admission Test **

GRE

Program Contact

School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Office of Graduate Education
415 Bonner Hall
Buffalo, NY 14260
Email: gradeng@buffalo.edu

SED Statement

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

Online programs/courses may require students to come to campus on occasion. Time-to-degree and number of credit hours may vary based on full/part time status, degree, track and/or certification option chosen. Time-to-degree is based on calendar year(s). Contact the department for details.

** At least one of the admissions tests are required for admission. Test and score requirements/exceptions vary by program. Contact the department for details.