Master of Engineering Degree in Space Engineering

The successful integration of the scientific, engineering, and management considerations in space systems requires highly capable professionals. In particular, managers at all levels must have a broad interdisciplinary background: they must be able to see branches, trees, and the entire forest at the same time. This program is open to engineers and scientists from all backgrounds, with aspirations of entering the Aerospace Workforce. This MEng program in Space Engineering combines strong emphasis on both theoretical and applied aspects with extensive hands-on experience at all levels. Designed to provide a broad interdisciplinary education in the scientific, engineering and management aspects of complex space systems, the program enhances disciplinary skills and provides insight and education in the systems engineering and management area. If you are interested in studying the scientific, engineering and management aspects of space engineering, this program allows you to structure the program to your specific area of interest.  The program was developed jointly by Aerospace Engineering; Atmospheric, Oceanic & Space Sciences; and Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.

Program Objectives

• To provide a comprehensive knowledge of space science and engineering and their interrelationship.
• To increase depth beyond the baccalaureate level in a space-related discipline.
• To teach the systems approach to conceiving, designing, manufacturing, managing, and operating complex space systems.
• To provide practical experience in space system design, project development and management.

Program Concentrations

While your specific concentration curriculum will be decided through discussion with your program advisors, suggested programs have been developed. You will need a minimum of 30 credits for graduation.  Suggested programs exist for the following concentrations:

• Space Science
• Propulsion
• Plasma Electrodynamics & Sensors Instrumentation & Sensor Payloads
• Launch Vehicles
• Telemetry & Spacecraft Communication
• Astrodynamics
• Computer Control & Data Handling
• Program Administration

The program advisor in Prof. Thomas Zurbuchen. For details, refer to the MEng (Space Systems) web page in the Department of Atmospheric, Oceanic and Space Sciences.