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Astronautical Engineering (MS) at University of Southern California

University of Southern California, United States

Programme overview

The MS in Astronautical Engineering covers astronautics and space technology for those with BS degrees in science and engineering who want to work in the space sector of defense and aerospace industry, government research centers, laboratories and academia. It is available through the USC Distance Education Network.

Faculty: Viterbi School of Engineering  |  Department: Astronautical Engineering  |  Duration: 27 units  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States

What you will study

27 units: core courses in spacecraft system design, space environments, rocket and spacecraft propulsion and orbital mechanics (12 units), three core electives (9 units) and two technical electives (6 units), with suggested concentrations such as spacecraft propulsion, dynamics, systems design and human spaceflight.

Career pathways

Space sector of defense/aerospace industry, government R&D centers, laboratories and academia.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The general portion of the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) and two letters of recommendation are required.

Duration: 27 units

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