MASTER OF SCIENCE IN AEROSPACE ENGINEERING
Take your career to new heights with ÃÛÌÒTV’s Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering.
ÃÛÌÒTV’s 30-credit Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering (MSAE) offers an in-depth exploration of the aerospace industry. The program prepares you for the latest advancements in space flight mechanics, control systems engineering, aerospace vehicle structure analysis and more. Earn your degree part time in just 20 months by completing 10 eight-week courses, all tailored to accommodate the schedules of working professionals.
³Õ¾±±ô±ô²¹²Ô´Ç±¹²¹â€™s MS in Aerospace Engineering equips you with versatile skills to drive innovation in aeronautics, manufacturing, transportation, and space exploration. Collaborating closely with industry leaders and guided by esteemed Villanova professors, the program provides a comprehensive understanding of cutting-edge technologies and engineering principles. Through advanced courses, hands-on projects, and real-world applications, this program prepares graduates to tackle complex engineering challenges and shape the future of aerospace.
100% online,
on-campus or hybrid options
10 eight-week courses required for MS degree
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Thesis or nonthesis curriculum options
Why Choose ³Õ¾±±ô±ô²¹²Ô´Ç±¹²¹â€™s MS in Aerospace Engineering?
³Õ¾±±ô±ô²¹²Ô´Ç±¹²¹â€™s top-ranked Graduate Engineering programs offer several modalities for degree completion: 100% online, on campus or hybrid.
Classes follow an 8-week calendar, allowing students to complete their master’s degree part-time in just 20 months.
Thesis and nonthesis MSAE degree options.
Comprehensive coverage of aerospace engineering and practical applications.
Specialized electives in high-demand areas, including:
Applied Aerodynamics
Aerospace Vehicle Structural Analysis and Design
Advanced Fluid Mechanics
Introduction to Computational Fluid Mechanics
Advanced Flight Dynamics and Control
Space Flight Mechanics
Control Systems Engineering
Introduction to Finite Element Analysis
Learn from faculty with extensive industry experience and research expertise.
Build a professional network that connects you to aerospace leaders and innovators.
Gain cutting-edge skills to advance your career in aerospace engineering and beyond.
Flexible Options
Classes are conveniently offered in several modalities for degree completion: 100% online, on campus or hybrid. The new program offers a flexible learning schedule through a combination of asynchronous content and optional synchronous sessions which can be attended in-person or via Zoom. This unique structure allows students to complete the program fully online and asynchronously. Our program is ideal for working professionals, blending structure with flexibility so you can tailor your learning experience to your needs by combining online and on-campus participation as you prefer.
Industry Connections and Partnerships
³Õ¾±±ô±ô²¹²Ô´Ç±¹²¹â€™s College of Engineering has a longstanding history of collaboration with leading organizations such as NASA, Boeing and Lockheed Martin. Villanova provides unmatched expertise in engineering while partnering with industry experts on cutting-edge research and innovative solutions to real-world and out-of-world challenges. Gain essential knowledge in critical areas like orbital flight, thermal management, high-speed aerodynamics, and spacecraft subsystems, equipping you to tackle the aerospace challenges of the future.
Take your career to new heights with ÃÛÌÒTV’s Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering. Join a prestigious institution with a legacy of excellence in aerospace education, and propel your career forward in this exciting and fast-evolving field.
Recommended: Undergraduate BS degree from an accredited university in mechanical or aerospace engineering or their equivalent. Applicants with BS degrees in engineering disciplines other than mechanical and aerospace engineering or non-engineering disciplines such as physics or computer science may also be considered on an individual basis. Contact engineering.grad@villanova.edu for more information.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
The MSAE program requires a total of 30 credits (10 three-credit courses). The program includes a research thesis option or a nonthesis option.
- 30 semester credit hours (10 courses) include:
1) 3 credits (1 course) of math requirement which can be met by either taking ME 7000 (Advanced Engineering Analysis) or ME 7030 (Numerical Methods for Engineering Simulation),
2) at least 6 credits (2 courses) of Core Aerospace courses, and
3) at least 15 credits (5 courses) for nonthesis option and at least 9 credits (3 courses) for thesis option of Aerospace elective courses. - A combined maximum of six credits may be either (1) taken outside the MSAE program with the approval of the graduate committee chair; or (2) transferred from other institutions with the approval of the graduate committee chair. A grade of "B" or better is necessary for transfer of credits.
- Only graduate and research assistants are required to write a thesis. It is optional for other students.
- Students must maintain at least a "B" average.
MS in Aerospace Engineering
Admission Requirements:
- U.S. applicants with a BS degree from an accredited US university
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0
- Two letters of recommendation
International Requirements:
- Applicants with a BS degree from a non-US university
- Minimum GPA of 3.25 out of 4.00 or equivalent.
- Minimum TOEFL score of 90 or IELTS score of 7.0 or other proof of English language proficiency (waivers available)
- Two letters of recommendation
SAMPLE COURSES
Aerospace Engineering Core Courses:
- Intro to Finite Element Analysis
- Aero Vehicle Structural Analysis & Design
- Advanced Fluid Mechanics
- Intro-Computational Fluid Mechanics
- Applied Aerodynamics
- Advanced Flight Dynamics and Control
- Space Flight Mechanics
- Control Systems Engineering
Aerospace Engineering Electives:
- Dynamic Analysis of Aerospace Structures
- Control Systems Engineering
- Advanced Dynamics
- Dynamics of Rotating Machinery
- Adv. Flight Dynamics and Controls
- Space Flight Mechanics
- Optimization for Engineers
- Systems Engineering
- Polymer Engineering
- Aero Vehicle Struc Analy & Design
- Intro to Finite Element Analysis
- Elasticity and Stress Analysis
- Reinforced Comp Materials
- Fiber Composite Structures
- Mechanical Behavior of Materials
- Applied Fracture Mechanics
- Advanced Fluid Mechanics
- Intro-Computational Fluid Mech
- Fund of Cond. & Rad. Heat Transfer
- Convection Heat Transfer
- Advanced Engrg. Thermodynamics
- Adv. Comp. Fluid Dynamics
- Applied Aerodynamics
