Aerospace Engineering

graduate program

ASU’s aerospace engineering program is ranked 28th nationally among public institutions and encourages independent and innovative study. Modern computational and laboratory facilities are available to support timely research investigations.

All graduate degree programs stress a solid foundation in technical fundamentals, communication and professionalism, along with access to several interdisciplinary programs. A broad‐based curriculum is offered in design, systems and control; fluid mechanics science and engineering; mechanics and dynamics of solids; and transport phenomena, thermodynamics and energy.

The Master of Science programs prepare engineers for doctoral study or industrial positions that specialize in research, project management and product innovation.

Aerospace engineering, M.S.: the program's research master’s degree; writing and defending a thesis is required.

Aerospace engineering, M.S.E.: the program's professional degree. This is a nonthesis degree with a culminating event such as an applied project.

Aerospace engineering, Ph.D.: this program is directed toward original research; writing and defending a dissertation that describes an original contribution within the chosen discipline is required. The doctoral program emphasizes original research and provides students with a strong background for employment by academic institutions, government laboratories and industrial research laboratories.

Students who are enrolled in the aerospace engineering doctoral program and who have not previously earned a Master of Science may apply for a master's-in-passing upon completion of 30 hours of appropriate graduate course work. Contact the graduate programs staff for additional information.

Please see the ASU Graduate Policies and Procedures for additional information.

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