Aerospace Engineering

The Master of Engineering (MEng) program provides a graduate degree that focuses on the practice of engineering in order to better serve working professionals. Rather than culminate in a research experience and a thesis, the Master of Engineering curriculum provides skills and expertise that enhance the individual’s ability to contribute to the technical workforce. The difference between the traditional Master of Science degree and the MEng degree is not on the rigor of the coursework or a lack of competencies, but rather on the focus of the curriculum.

The program provides advanced training to students interested in expanding their knowledge and expertise. Depending on a student’s interest, the degree could add significant depth to an individual’s understanding of the practice of engineering or the program could be constructed to focus on greater inter-disciplinary breadth if that is the educational objective of the student. In today’s competitive technology environment, industries need to have highly skilled practicing engineers who are flexible in their professional capabilities. The MEng program is a practice oriented, focused degree and caters to this need.

ALL MAJORS (semester credits)

                                        THESIS                         NON-THESIS

Major Option                9 cr. hrs.                        12 cr. hrs.

Technical Electives     6 cr. hrs.                        9 cr. hrs.

Mathematics                3 cr. hrs.                        6 cr. hrs.

Thesis                        12 cr. hrs.                         --- NA ---

M.S. Mini-Thesis        --- NA ---                        3 cr. hrs.

Seminar                        2 cr. hrs.                       2 cr. hrs.

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Total                            32 cr. hrs                        32 cr. hrs.

Major Requirements

The following courses must be included in each SAeS major option course requirements.

i. Dynamics and Controls

• 20-AEEM-6003 Analytical Dynamics
• 20-AEEM-6015 Modern Control

In addition, 3-credit-hour courses at the 6000 level or higher in the Dynamics & Controls area. These can include 20-AEEM-6022 Optimal Control, 20-AEEM-6036 Spacecraft Dynamics, 20-AEEM-6093 Advanced Flight Mechanics, 20-AEEM-6095 Astrodynamics, and/or any other graduate-level CEAS courses in the area of Dynamics & Controls. Selected courses from other schools in the Dynamics & Controls area are also acceptable.

ii. Fluid Dynamics and Propulsion Systems

(Three out of Four Listed Courses)

• 20-AEEM-6011 Combustion
• 20-AEEM-6041 Compressible Flow and Thermodynamics
• 20-AEEM-8030 Advanced Propulsion
• 20-EGFD- 7041 Visc. Flow and Heat Transfer

iii. Solids and Structural Mechanics

• 20-AEEM-6001 Advanced Strength of Materials
• 20-AEEM-7052 Finite Element Method

In addition, 3-cretit-hour courses at the 6000 level or higher in the Solids and Structural Mechanics area. These can include 20-AEEM-7001, Elasticity I, 20-AEEM-7002 Elasticity II, 20-AEEM-7074 Advanced Finite Element Method, 20-AEEM-7027 Nondestructive Testing, and/or any other graduate-level CEAS courses in the area of Solids and Structural Mechanics. Selected courses from other schools in the Solids and Structural Mechanics area are also acceptable.

• GRE - Required of all international students; GRE is exempt for students that earned a degree from an ABET    accredited university (or equivalent   accreditation) in the USA with a GPA of 3.0+
• Transcript(s) and Degree Certificates
• GPA minimum 3.0 or equivalent
• Statement of Purpose
• Two letters of recommendation
• International students - English Proficiency Test: TOEFL (minimum 92) or IELTS (minimum 6.5)

Scholarships

• Graduate Assistantships
• Graduate Incentive Award