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Astronautical Engineering Certificate at University of Southern California

University of Southern California, United States

Programme overview

A certificate for practicing engineers and scientists entering space-related fields or seeking training in specific space-related areas. Most classes are available through the USC Distance Education Network.

Faculty: Viterbi School of Engineering (Astronautical Engineering)  |  Duration: 12 units (four 3-unit courses)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States

What you will study

Four 3-unit courses chosen from a list including spacecraft system design, orbital mechanics, rocket propulsion, spacecraft attitude control, spacecraft thermal control and space environments.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Students enroll as limited status students and must apply and be admitted to the certificate program after no more than 9 units.

Duration: 12 units (four 3-unit courses)

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