Overview
Graduates gain competencies in space systems engineering and design - level knowledge of the concepts, technologies and processes associated with aerospace systems requirements.
The Space Systems Engineering program at the Morehead State University places an emphasis on astronautics, emphasizing satellite design and development, particularly in the areas of satellite systems, (i.e. communications, command and data handling, attitude determination and control, thermal systems and power systems), nanosatellites, space mission operations and ground station technologies.
Career Opportunities
- The aerospace industry supports over 15 million high quality American jobs and has experienced eight consecutive years of growth.
- Fifteen percent of the US GDP is now related to aerospace ,and as of 2013, aerospace is the number one manufactured export in Kentucky.
Programme Structure
Courses include
- Space Mission Analysis and Design
- Thermal and Structural Analysis
- Linear Systems
- Advanced Processor Systems
- Modeling and Simulation
- Advanced Space Communication
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Industrial & Systems Engineering Mechanical Engineering View 342 other Masters in Industrial & Systems Engineering in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- A minimum GRE score of 150 on verbal reasoning and 146 on quantitative reasoning OR Undergraduate GPA X GRE (verbal and quantitative) = 875.
- Undergraduate degree in a relevant area (space science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or closely related discipline).
- Completed a sequence of courses in engineering physics and calculus through calculus III.
Tuition Fee
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International
20520 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 570 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
20520 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 570 USD per credit during 12 months.
Living costs for Morehead
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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