Overview

The Space Systems program of the Florida Institute of Technology trains graduates to plan, design, build, integrate, test launch, operate or manage all forms of space systems, subsystems, launch vehicles, spacecraft, payload, and ground systems.

Training Graduates For Government Or Commercial Space Careers

Space systems experts create enhanced cost efficiency and integration of new technologies. The competencies covered in Florida Tech’s master’s in space systems management program include propulsion systems, power systems, spacecraft environment, astrodynamics, communications and data systems, and spacecraft dynamics and control.

Career Paths

There are several career paths for individuals who earn a master’s in space systems, including space systems engineer, space systems operations, and space systems research. Graduates from Florida Tech are hired by private and government organizations, including Harris Corporation, Boeing, the US military, the European Space Agency, the Federal Aviation Agency, and NASA, among others. Two graduates of the program have even become NASA astronauts.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Space Systems

Space Propulsion Systems

Space Power Systems

Space Communications and Data Systems

Spacecraft Environment

Space Systems Astrodynamics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-05-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Melbourne, United States

Disciplines

Physics Mathematics Astronomy & Space Sciences View 407 other Masters in Physics in United States

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission to the Master of Science in Space Systems program requires a bachelor’s degree in a recognized field of engineering or physical science from an accredited curriculum.

Coursework must have included mathematics through differential equations and at least one year of calculus-based physics.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

44550 USD / year

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Out-of-State

44550 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

44550 USD / year

≈ 44550 USD / year

Living costs

Melbourne

United States

1030 - 1585 USD / month

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Funding

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Overview

Training Graduates For Government Or Commercial Space Careers

Career Paths

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Melbourne

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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