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Graduate Certificate in Hypersonics at University of Maryland, College Park

University of Maryland, College Park, United States

Programme overview

The Graduate Certificate in Engineering program is designed to assist engineers and technical professionals in the development of their careers and to provide the expertise needed in the rapidly changing business, government, and industrial environments. The Hypersonics program will provide participants with a deep understanding of the key principles relevant to the flight of high-speed vehicles and projectiles in the atmosphere. Students will be introduced to crucial concepts in areas such as hypersonic aerodynamics, high-speed airbreathing propulsion, high-temperature structures and materials, and high-speed guidance, navigation & control.

Faculty: Engineering  |  Duration: 12 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Fall, Spring, Summer  |  Location: College Park, MD, United States

What you will study

Required courses include Introduction to Hypersonics (Introduction to Hypersonics), Hypersonic Aerodynamics Hypersonics Additional Core (choose three):, Advanced Airbreathing Propulsion, High Temperature Gas Dynamics, Launch and Entry Vehicle Design, Turbulence. The degree requires 12 credits in total.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate admission requirements: Statement of Purpose Transcript(s) TOEFL/IELTS/PTE ( international graduate students ) | Programme-specific: Graduate Record Examination (GRE) (optional) CV/Resume (optional) Letter of Recommendation (optional) *Visa Eligibility: This program is not eligible for I-20 or DS-2019 issuance by the University of Maryland.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Intake: Fall, Spring, Summer

Duration: 12 credits

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.umd.edu/admissions

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