MSc in Aerospace Engineering
San Diego State University
Key Information
Campus location
San Diego, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
1 year
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
USD 30,760 *
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
Sep 2024
* standard costs for california residents, living off campus
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Introduction
The Aerospace Engineering Department at SDSU has 12 full-time professors among whom are some of the nationally and internationally recognized leading researchers in their fields. The 2017 US News and World Report rank the SDSU Aerospace Graduate Program at No. 37 nationally, and No. 27 among public institutions. The Aerospace Engineering program at SDSU provides a rigorous curriculum that establishes a strong fundamental background and practical skills that make you attractive to employers.
Students in the M.S. degree program in Aerospace Engineering can choose between two areas of specialization, namely Aerodynamics/Astronautics and Structural Mechanics.
Students concentrate their coursework on the chosen specialization and work on related research. To ensure that students can work in multi-disciplinary aerospace environments, the program also requires the students to take courses outside their specialization. The curriculum has been carefully designed to provide students with a sound background in analysis and design aspects of aerospace engineering.
Students can choose a thesis project from a variety of cutting-edge research projects that faculty members are involved in. Students are provided with ample opportunity to develop practical skills through participation in course projects, thesis research, funded industrial projects, and numerous internship opportunities at local aerospace companies, including Northrup Grumann, General Atomics, and Goodrich Aerostructures. The SDSU aerospace engineering department is also involved in various national-level design-build-test competitions and technical paper contests.
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Curriculum
Our master's program has a mix of full-time students and part-time working engineers. The program curriculum balances the coursework for developing a strong theoretical background with activities that aid in developing practical skills that are relevant to the aerospace industry. In addition to the strong aerospace engineering department in which you will take most courses, SDSU also offers very relevant and useful courses in mechanical engineering, mathematics, and computational science departments that can supplement your education.
Program Outcome
The graduates from the Master of Science program in Aerospace Engineering (MSAE) will:
- Have the advanced engineering skills and knowledge to fill positions compatible with their training in aerospace engineering, or to continue graduate studies.
- Be able to apply their knowledge to performing research, solving problems, and providing creative solutions to aerospace challenges.
- Have the skills to clearly communicate technical work in oral and written formats and be able to work collaboratively.
- Be engaged in lifelong learning to keep their technical knowledge current and relevant.
- Have an understanding of the ethical norms and societal responsibilities in the engineering profession.
Career Opportunities
In addition to coursework, San Diego by virtue of its location in the heart of the aviation industry in Southern California offers students a variety of opportunities for learning and professional growth. Southern California has historically been the hub of aerospace development and design activity. San Diego is the birthplace of Naval Aviation and the home to aerospace pioneers like John Montgomery and Charles Lindbergh. This tradition continues today. San Diego is currently home to many aerospace companies (Northrop Grumman, General Atomics, United Technologies Corporation Aerospace Systems Division, Solar Turbines, and Hamilton Sunstrand). This gives you ample opportunities to meet, interact and network with people in the aerospace industry.