Master's Degree in Aerospace Engineering

Master's Degree in Aerospace Engineering
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Master of Science in
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The Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering program uses theoretical and practical training to help graduates learn spacecraft and aircraft design.
About the Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering
As a recognized leader in aviation and aerospace education, Embry‑Riddle offers a Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering program that prepares graduates for a successful career in satellite and aircraft design, space exploration and more.
This graduate degree is designed for students who already have a degree in Aerospace Engineering or a related engineering field. The curriculum provides a favorable balance of practical and theoretical training. Students augment their engineering and science background with studies in computational fluid dynamics, aeroacoustics modeling, rotorcraft aerodynamics, flow control, air-breathing hypersonic and rocket propulsion and autonomous uncrewed aircraft, as well as other topics in aerospace engineering.
Student Learning Outcomes
Opportunities available to you while receiving a M.S. in Aerospace Engineering:
Flexibility and rigor to accommodate both full-time students and working professionals' needs
Specialty course and research opportunities for graduate students to shape their degree
Gain first-hand knowledge, enthusiasm and guidance from industry-leading faculty
Research areas including computational fluid dynamics, aeroacoustic modeling, guidance, navigation and control, computational structural mechanics and design optimization
Assist in paving the way in aerospace research and development
Aerospace Engineering Career Opportunities
Careers and Employers
Master’s students graduating from Embry-Riddle’s Aerospace Engineering degree program enjoy an extremely high 93% placement rate within one year of graduation. Many graduates transition into careers with companies such as SpaceX, NASA, the U.S. Department of Defense, Delta Air Lines and Gulfstream Aerospace.
Aerospace Engineering graduates tend to enter into the aerospace industry in positions such as avionics engineering, aeronautical engineering, aerospace system analysis and performance engineering.
Aerospace Engineering Salary Information
As of 2023, students graduating with a Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering tend to receive
competitive salaries
, with an average income of $95,000 annually.
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This offering is available at the following campuses. Select a campus to learn more.
Daytona Beach, FL Campus
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About Aerospace Engineering at the Daytona Beach, FL Campus
Housed in the
Department of Aerospace Engineering
in the
College of Engineering
at the Daytona Beach Campus, the Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering prepares students for careers in the aerospace industry, space exploration or research and development.
Embry-Riddle has the world’s largest Aerospace Engineering student enrollment and provides up-to-date technology and laboratories, including labs such as
Advanced Dynamics and Controls
Advanced Materials
Composites Laboratory
Large Systems
Structures
and
Wind Tunnel
Our nearby
Eagle Flight Research Center
has a 10,000-square-foot hangar with convenient runway access at the international airport.
Aerospace Engineering Information
Credits:
30
Mode of Study:
In-Person
Thesis:
Thesis & Non-Thesis Option
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Daytona Beach, Florida
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Aviation
Space
Engineering
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Student Learning Outcomes
Students will:
Use analytical methods to analyze and solve engineering problems.
Conduct research and/or independent study.
Use written and oral communication effectively.
Use numerical methods to analyze and solve engineering problems.
Use experimental methods to analyze and solve engineering problems.
Degree Requirements
Non-Thesis Option
AE Core courses
Graduate Mathematics course
Graduate Electives (at most six hours of non-AE courses in EP, other Engineering, Math, or
BA 511
, with Program Coordinator approval)
21
Total Credits
30
Thesis Option
AE Core courses
Graduate Mathematics course
Graduate Electives (at most six hours of non-AE courses in EP, other Engineering, Math, or
BA 511
, with Advisor and Program Coordinator approval)
12
Thesis (
AE 700
To remain on track for Thesis work: upon completion of the first 3 credit hours of Thesis, the student is required to submit a Topic Statement. Upon completion of the second 3 credit hours of Thesis, the student is required to conduct a pre-defense. Consult with the graduate program coordinator for additional information.
Total Credits
30
Recommended Graduate Mathematics Courses:
MA 502
or
EP 501
for both the Aerodynamics and Propulsion and the Structures and Materials Concentrations, and
MA 532
MA 502
or
MA 510
for the Dynamics and Control Concentration. Students are encouraged to consult an advisor within their respective areas.
Thesis Advisor must be AE Department faculty.
Areas of Concentration
Aerodynamics and Propulsion
This area includes Aerodynamics, Propulsion, Computational Aero and Fluid Dynamics, Transition and Turbulence, Aeroacoustics, Heat Transfer, and Combustion.
Core Courses for Aerodynamic and Propulsion Concentration
AE 504
Advanced Compressible Flow
AE 521
Viscous Flow
AE 528
Advanced Incompressible Aerodynamics
Electives for Aerodynamics and Propulsion Concentration
AE 507
Design, Build and Test
AE 508
Intermediate Heat Transfer
AE 512
Combustion I
AE 516
Computational Aeronautical Fluid Dynamics
AE 524
Rocket Engine Propulsion Systems
AE 536
Rotorcraft Aerodynamics
AE 550
Thermodynamics: Classic and Modern Perspectives
AE 554
Applied Engineering Analysis
AE 596
Graduate Internship in Aerospace Engineering
1-3
AE 610
Advanced Computational Fluid Dynamics
AE 625
Hypersonic Aerospace Propulsive Flows
AE 631
Aeroacoustics
AE 635
Flow Stability and Control
AE 640
Turbine Engine Propulsion Systems
AE 652
Turbulent Flows
AE 699
Special Topics in Aerospace Engineering
1-3
Dynamics and Control
This area includes the six degrees of freedom rigid body dynamics of aerospace vehicles, linear and nonlinear modeling and simulation of the dynamics, state and parameter estimation and the control of aerospace vehicles.
Core Courses for Dynamics and Control Concentration
AE 523
Linear Systems
AE 527
Modern Control Systems
AE 544
Analytical Dynamics
Electives for Dynamics and Control
AE 505
Spacecraft Dynamics and Control
AE 506
Airplane Dynamic Stability
AE 526
Engineering Optimization
AE 531
Orbital Mechanics
AE 552
Unconventional Aircraft Design
AE 553
Hybrid and Urban Air Mobility
AE 554
Applied Engineering Analysis
AE 596
Graduate Internship in Aerospace Engineering
1-3
AE 623
Navigation, Guidance and Control
AE 626
Advanced Topics in Discrete Control Theory
AE 627
Adaptive Control
AE 629
Robust Control Systems
AE 633
Optimal Control
AE 646
Nonlinear Systems
AE 654
Geometric Mechanics and Control of Rigid Body Motions
AE 678
Estimation of Dynamic Systems
AE 699
Special Topics in Aerospace Engineering
1-3
Structures and Materials
This area includes Structural Analysis, Vibration, Nondestructive Testing, Composite Materials, Elasticity, and Design Optimization.
Core Courses for the MSAE Structures and Materials Concentration
AE 502
Strength and Fatigue of Materials
AE 510
Aircraft Structural Dynamics
AE 522
Analysis of Aircraft Composite Materials
Core Courses for the PhD Program in the Structures and Materials Concentration
AE 514
Introduction to the Finite Element Method
AE 522
Analysis of Aircraft Composite Materials
AE 548
Introduction to Continuum Mechanics
Electives for Structures Concentration
AE 511
Engineering Materials Selection
AE 514
Introduction to the Finite Element Method
AE 520
Perturbation Methods in Engineering
AE 525
Structural Design Optimization
AE 532
Engineering Materials and Failure Analysis
AE 534
Smart Materials in Engineering
AE 538
Theory of Elasticity
AE 540
Structural Health Monitoring
AE 542
Mechanics of Structures: Variational and Computational Methods
AE 554
Applied Engineering Analysis
AE 596
Graduate Internship in Aerospace Engineering
1-3
AE 606
Finite Element Aerospace Applications
AE 612
Analysis of Aircraft Plate and Shell Structures
AE 616
Advanced Aircraft Structural Dynamics
AE 618
Aeroelasticity
AE 648
Thermal Stresses in Aerospace Engineering
AE 699
Special Topics in Aerospace Engineering
1-3
Please note, the third core course may also be taken as an Elective.
Courses from the other AOCs may also be counted as elective courses.
A maximum of 3 hours of
AE 596
, Graduate Internship in Aerospace Engineering, may be counted toward Graduate Electives degree requirement for the non-thesis option only.  A maximum of 3 hours of
AE 699
, Special Topics in Aerospace Engineering, may be counted toward Graduate Electives degree requirement for the non-thesis option only.
AE 699
advisors must be AE Department faculty.
For course descriptions, education requirements, curriculum, and suggested plan of study, please see the
Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering in the Daytona Beach Catalog
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Summary
30 Credits
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Spotlight
For Aerospace Engineering Student, Embry‑Riddle is the Right Place to Start and Finish
Katharine Larsen earned her B.S. and M.S. in Aerospace Engineering at Embry‑Riddle and is now pursuing a Ph.D. in the school’s renowned program.
About Aerospace Engineering at the Worldwide & Online Campus
Embry‑Riddle’s online aerospace engineering degree has been one of the field’s most sought-after degrees, preparing you to participate in and lead cutting-edge research, innovation and development.
With this
flexible online platform
, you can enhance your scientific background in the areas of aerodynamics and propulsion, dynamics and control, aeronautical engineering and structures and materials.
Worldwide classes can be taken at your convenience within the semester, designed around your work and life schedules.
Engineering Information
Credits:
30
Mode of Study:
Fully Online
Helpful Links
Attend a Worldwide
Virtual Info Session
Discover the
Department's Faculty
Explore the Fields of Study:
Aviation
Space
Engineering
Find Related
Clubs & Organizations
Student Learning Outcomes
Students will:
Use analytical methods to analyze and solve engineering problems.
Conduct research and/or independent study.
Use written and oral communication effectively.
Use numerical methods to analyze and solve engineering problems.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Core/Major
AENG 502
Strength and Fatigue of Materials
AENG 510
Aircraft Structural Dynamics
AENG 511
Engineering Materials Selection
AENG 514
Introduction to the Finite Element Method
AENG 522
Analysis of Aircraft Composite Materials
AENG 540
Structural Health Monitoring
AENG 612
Analysis of Aircraft Plate and Shell Structures
AENG 525
Structural Design Optimization
MATH 502
Boundary Value Problems
Take one of the following elective courses:
SYSE 500
Fundamentals of Systems Engineering
SYSE 530
System Requirements Analysis and Modeling
SYSE 560
Introduction to Systems Engineering Management
SYSE 610
System Architecture Design and Modeling
SYSE 625
System Quality Assurance
AWEN 502
Airworthiness Process and Procedures
AWEN 510
Aircraft Airworthiness Engineering Principles
Total Degree Requirements
30
Plan of Study (MSAE)
Year One
Term 1
Credits
MATH 502
Boundary Value Problems
Credits Subtotal
3.0
Term 2
AENG 502
Strength and Fatigue of Materials
Credits Subtotal
3.0
Term 3
AENG 510
Aircraft Structural Dynamics
Credits Subtotal
3.0
Term 4
AENG 514
Introduction to the Finite Element Method
Credits Subtotal
3.0
Term 5
AENG 511
Engineering Materials Selection
Credits Subtotal
3.0
Credits Total:
15.0
Year Two
Term 1
Credits
AENG 522
Analysis of Aircraft Composite Materials
Credits Subtotal
3.0
Term 2
AENG 525
Structural Design Optimization
Credits Subtotal
3.0
Term 3
AENG 540
Structural Health Monitoring
Credits Subtotal
3.0
Term 4
AENG 612
Analysis of Aircraft Plate and Shell Structures
Credits Subtotal
3.0
Term 5
Elective
Credits Subtotal
3.0
Credits Total:
15.0
Total Degree Requirements
30
For course descriptions, education requirements, curriculum, and suggested plan of study, please see the
Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering in the Worldwide Catalog
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Summary
30 Credits
Estimate your tuition by using the
Tuition Calculator
View
Financial Aid Information
Learn more about the benefits of an
Online Degree
Learn about our
General Education
Student Achievement Data
Find out about
transferring credits
to this degree
Learn more about our
Veterans & Military
benefits
View our
Academic Calendar
Search Courses
for this degree
Play Video,
Engineering Programs at Embry-Riddles Daytona Beach Campus Video
Spotlight
For Aerospace Engineering Student, Embry‑Riddle is the Right Place to Start and Finish
Katharine Larsen earned her B.S. and M.S. in Aerospace Engineering at Embry‑Riddle and is now pursuing a Ph.D. in the school’s renowned program.
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