Master of Science in Aerospace - University of N

The Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering (M.S.A.E.) program provides advanced training in aircraft design, propulsion, and aerodynamics. It offers both non-thesis and thesis tracks, as well as an integrated BS-MS track. Graduates are prepared for leadership roles in the aerospace industry and related fields.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

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Objectives:

Provide a high-quality graduate educational program that complements existing undergraduate and graduate curricula in mechanical engineering.
Enhance the capabilities of students seeking careers in the aerospace field and support engineering work for the aerospace and aviation technology community.

Program Description:

Designed for students with undergraduate degrees in mechanical or aerospace engineering or closely related fields.
Focuses on developing skills in aircraft design and development, propulsion, and aerodynamics.
Prepares students for leadership roles in engineering and scientific teams in the aerospace industry.

Outline:

Non-Thesis Track

Requires 33 credits of approved graduate courses.
At least 18 credits must be earned from 700-level courses, of which 15 credits must be in engineering.
Required Courses (9 credits):
ME 609 - Turbomachinery
ME 682 - Aerodynamics
Choose one of the following:
ME 700 - Advanced Fluid Mechanics I
ME 701 - Advanced Fluid Mechanics II
ME 702 - Computational Fluid Dynamics
ME 705 - Conduction Heat Transfer
ME 706 - Convective Heat Transfer
ME 740 - Advanced Dynamics
ME 741 - Energy and Variational Methods in Applied Mechanics I
Core Courses (6 credits):
Choose two of the following:
ME 704 - Finite Element Applications in Mechanical Engineering
ME 711 - Advanced Thermodynamics
ME 717 - Transport Phenomena
ME 720 - Acoustics I
ME 721 - Acoustics II
ME 725 - Vibrations I
ME 726 - Vibrations II
ME 729 - Advanced Robotics
ME 774 - Introduction to Theory of Elasticity and Plasticity I
ME 777 - Application of High-Performance Computing Methods in Science and Engineering
Elective Courses (12 credits):
Take 12 credits of elective coursework from within the College of Engineering.
Design Project (3 credits):
ME 796 - Design Project in Mechanical Engineering

Thesis Track

Requires 33 credits of approved graduate courses.
At least 18 credits must be earned from 700-level courses, of which 15 credits must be in engineering.
Required Courses (9 credits):
Same as Non-Thesis Track
Core Courses (6 credits):
Same as Non-Thesis Track
Elective Courses (9 credits):
Take 9 credits of elective coursework from within the College of Engineering.
Thesis (6 credits):
ME 797 - Thesis in Mechanical Engineering

Integrated BS-MS Track

Requires 21-27 credits.
Total credits depend on the number of approved graduate-level courses taken as technical electives during the senior year.
Required Courses (9 credits):
Same as Non-Thesis Track
Core Courses (6 credits):
Same as Non-Thesis Track
Electives (0-6 credits):
Take 0-6 credits of elective coursework from within the College of Engineering.
Thesis (6 credits):
Same as Thesis Track

Assessment:

M.S.A.E.
Comprehensive exam or design project to demonstrate technical knowledge in chosen mechanical engineering field.
M.S.A.E.
Thesis defense to demonstrate technical knowledge and research abilities.
M.S.A.E.
Thesis defense to demonstrate technical knowledge and research abilities.

Teaching:

The program is taught by accomplished faculty who share their experience and knowledge with students to provide:

Advanced technical knowledge in state-of-the-art and evolving areas of mechanical engineering.
Ability to solve open-ended design problems.
Creative and independent research abilities.

Careers:

Graduates in Aerospace Engineering can pursue a variety of career paths in:

Aircraft design and development
Propulsion
Aerodynamics
Related fields in industry and government
Advanced degrees