Overview

Only at MIT can you do an MBA and specialize in aerospace engineering at the same time. Students who complete the Aeronautics and Astronautics program of Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) are uniquely prepared for a leadership career in the aerospace industries.

During their time at MIT, LGO Aero/Astro students are paired with a faculty advisor who helps them select courses, integrates them into the faculty’s research group, and oversees their LGO internship.

Careers

Of course, graduates from LGO finishing with a dual degree in Aero/Astro and management have interesting opportunities in the aerospace and satellites industries. Recent graduates work at Boeing and Raytheon, among other firms, and one even founded his own satellite company.

However, MIT “rocket scientists” have many career opportunities outside of aerospace. The robotics and systems optimization skills learned in Aero/Astro transfer to many industries. Recent graduates have also gone into electronics, renewable energies, healthcare services, and consulting.

Research Areas

Aero/Astro (Course 16) is organized into many research areas that students can pursue:

Aerospace Computational Engineering

Aerospace, Energy and the Environment

Air-Breathing Propulsion

Air Transportation Systems

Aircraft Systems Engineering

Autonomy

Communications and Networks

Controls

Humans in Aerospace

Materials and Structures

Space Propulsion

Space Systems

Programme Structure

To obtain additional information about the program, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cambridge, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor’s degree in any science or engineering discipline. Previous LGO Aero/Astro students have degrees in mechanical engineering, physics, chemical engineering, aerospace engineering, and systems engineering.

Defined research interests in line with the Aero/Astro department’s research areas.

Previous project work in an Aero/Astro-related field is recommended. This does not need to be professional experience (successful candidates have cited undergraduate projects and internships, for example).

The MIT Aero/Astro department strongly recommends that a former professor write the applicant’s technical recommendation.

Applicants should have a strong interest in Aero/Astro topics. Previous work experience in an aero/astro industry is nice, but any work experience is acceptable. We’ve also admitted applicants from the automotive, operations consulting, and IT services industries.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

64310 USD / year

≈ 64310 USD / year
Out-of-State

64310 USD / year

≈ 64310 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

64310 USD / year

≈ 64310 USD / year

Living costs

Cambridge

United States

1814 - 3756 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Only at MIT can you do an MBA and specialize in aerospace engineering at the same time. Students who complete the Aeronautics and Astronautics program of Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) are uniquely prepared for a leadership career in the aerospace industries.

Careers

Research Areas

Programme Structure

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Duration

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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English requirements

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