College of Engineering

Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering provides each graduate with a foundation of knowledge and experience upon which to build successful careers in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineer, or space systems engineering.

Space Systems Engineering MS-C degree is a joint effort between Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) and Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE). The goal of the program is 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. Space Systems engineers focus on the systems associated with space flight including propulsion, flight dynamics, navigation, controls, instrumentation and astrodynamics.

Admission Requirement

GPA of 3.3 (calculated using all grades from last 60 semester or 90 quarter credits earned)

Space Systems Engineering - MS

The MS in Space Systems Engineering is a joint effort that is administered and delivered by the USU Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Department and the USU Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) Department. The program is primarily a MS Plan-C program (coursework only) and requires a total of 33 credit hours of coursework (12 core credit hours, and 21 elective credit hours) with a minimum of 18 credit hours at the 6000-level or higher. 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. The goal of the program is 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.

Program Requirements

A minimum of 18 credits hours must be at the 6000-level or higher.
Each master’s student must have a program of study approved by the end of their first semester.

Core Requirements

12 credits of core coursework (students must take all of the following courses):

Electives

Students must complete 21 credits of elective coursework (choose 7 of the following courses):