Space Systems Engineering Program

The Space Systems Engineering (MS-Plan C) degree is designed to provide early- and mid-career professionals with post-graduate education and an opportunity to develop an understanding of system engineering from the perspective of the space engineering discipline. The program offers coursework in space systems engineering, space environment, space instruments, spacecraft controls, spacecraft navigation, astrodynamics, propulsion, aerodynamics, flight dynamics, and associated supporting coursework.

Plan C Coursework -33 credits

  1. Successful completion of a minimum of 33 credits (beyond the Bachelor of Science Degree) of graduate-level coursework, at or above the 5000-level.
    • Must receive a grade of “C” or better in each course while maintaining a graduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
  2. At least 12 core credit hours and 21 – 22 elective credit hours.
  3. A minimum of 15 credit hours at the 6000-level or higher.

Space MS.C Program Checklist (XLSX)

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All graduate students must complete School of Graduate Studies' (SGS) forms and requirements for their chosen plan.

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