Graduate Certificate Programs in Aeronautics/Aviation Engineering

The objective of this program is to provide students with a broad knowledge of major technical areas of aerospace engineering.

Program Description:The objective of this program is to provide students with a broad knowledge of major technical areas of aerospace engineering in order to fulfill the current and future needs of the aerospace industry. The major technical areas of this program include aerodynamics and computational fluid dynamics (CFD), propulsion, systems and control, and structures and dynamics.

Courses applied toward the degree must be taken for letter grade S U grading is not acceptable.

Graduate students should not take than (3) 100-level courses.

Advanced Design of Modern Aerospace Structures (Seminar in Engineering).

Option 1: Take and Pass ENGR 299 Capstone Project course.

The written exams are held concurrently with the final exam of the graduate level courses.

No approval is necessary. Please note: Students may not apply electives towards earning a certificate. Certificate programs are intended for non-matriculating students and are categorized as separate programs.

Time-to-Degree: Students are expected to complete the degree within two academic years and one quarter, including two summer sessions. The maximum time allowed in this program is three academic years (nine quarters), excluding summer sessions.

Aerospace Engineering at Illinois offers specialized certificates to best fit your interests.

Online and on-campus programs may apply for the certificate program. Students not enrolled at the University of Illinois may apply to take courses non-degree. Complete information online registration, tuition and fees, etc.

Students who are eligible to enroll in these certificate programs are:.

BS degree in engineering or science from an accredited college in the United States or an approved institution of higher learning abroad. Basic background knowledge in the area of Aerospace Engineering is required for success in this certificate. Students with a non-engineering BS must have acquired this knowledge through coursework and or through professional experience in order to qualify.

GPA of 3.0 4.0 or higher for the last 60 semester hours in a BS program.

Please include the courses you plan to take in your email.

Students must earn a B or higher in each course. Courses cannot be applied to multiple certificates. However, courses taken while pursuing certificates can be applied toward the MS AE degree. Up to 12 hours of coursework taken by non-degree students and or those pursuing certificates can be transferred into the MS AE degree. A separate application is needed for the MS AE program.

Aerodynamics and Flight Mechanics are among the most basic aspect of Aerospace Engineering. This certificate requires students to complete graduate-level courses for 12 credit hours in the area of Aerodynamics and Flight Mechanics. Courses that can be applied toward this certificate are the following:.

Course availability can be found at the course schedule.

The Aerospace Engineering Department has a long tradition in Aerospace Materials and Aerospace Structures (see the next certificate). For many years the department has housed a Composite Materials Center, which is now being expanded, and also has introduced an Autonomic Materials center housed at Beckman Institute. certificate becomes very relevant.

This certificate requires students to complete graduate-level courses for 12 credit hours in the area of Aerospace Materials. Courses that can be applied toward this certificate are the following:.

The Certificate in Aerospace Structural Mechanics is geared towards practicing engineers who wish to gain additional technical expertise in aircraft structures. The aircraft structures group at Illinois boasts among the largest research and graduate education program of its kind in the US. Our Aerospace Structural Mechanics courses are kept up-to-date with the latest developments in materials, design, specifications, and sustainability engineering practices.

This certificate requires students to complete three graduate-level courses for 12 credit hours in the area of Aerospace Structural Mechanics. Each of the three selected courses must be taken for 4 credit hours. Courses that can be applied toward this certificate are the following:.

Spaceflight Engineering is among one of the most requested certificates and concentrations for which we received requests. The Aerospace Engineering department has developed a worldwide reputation for excellence in Astrodynamics and Orbital Mechanics with pioneering studies being performed here, as well as development of widely used theories and textbooks. The Certificate in Spaceflight Engineering is geared towards practicing engineers who wish to gain additional technical expertise across a wide range of Space Science topics.

This certificate requires students to complete three or four graduate-level courses for at least 12 credit hours in the area of Spaceflight Engineering. Courses that can be applied toward this certificate are the following:.

AE 402: Orbital Mechanics (3 or 4 credit hours)AE 403: Spacecraft Attitude Control (3 or 4 credit hours).

AE 446: Cube Sat. (new AE number for ENG491) (1 to 4 credit hours)AE 502: Advanced Orbital Mechanics (4 credit hours)AE 504: Optimal Aerospace Systems (4 credit hours)AE 508: Optimal Space Trajectories (4 credit hours).

Graduate Certificate in Aerospace Design and Systems Engineering.

Aerospace systems are highly integrated and complex, and therefore they present unique challenges from a design perspective. It is critical that aerospace engineers are well versed in the principles of design and systems engineering in order to create and manage aircraft and space systems whose components work in synergy to provide strong performance over their full life cycle. The certificate in Aerospace Design and Systems Engineering provides students with a strong foundation in the fundamentals of engineering design methods and systems engineering for aerospace applications. Students will be introduced to the basics of this subject area, as well as emerging topics that are highly relevant to the aerospace industry such as computational design optimization, design for additive manufacturing, and machine learning. Students will be required to complete 12 credit hours from a selection of the following courses:.

AE 598: Nonlinear Solid Mech Design (4 credit hours)AE 498: Structural Design Optimization (4 credit hours)AE 498: Comp Methods for Sys Engr (4 credit hours)AE 504: Optimal Aerospace Systems (4 credit hours)AE 542: Aerospace Systems Engineering I (4 credit hours)AE 543: Aerospace Systems Engineering II (4 credit hours).

Hypersonics flight systems are at the forefront of modern national security, transportation and space exploration. In designing hypersonic vehicles, aerospace engineers face tremendous challenges associated with extreme aerodynamics, thermochemistry, advanced high temperature materials and rapid control. Two vibrant centers, the Center for Hypersonics and Entry System Studies (CHESS) and the Center for Exascale Enabled Scramjet Design (CEESD), coordinate hypersonics research and education across The Grainger College of Engineering. This certificate is designed to provide students with the fundamentals of this multidisciplinary subject area, with attention to emerging topics and advances in hypersonic science and technology.

Explore the opportunity to elevate your career with an Online Master of Science degree that is a non-thesis, non-research program.

CU Boulder Continuing Education allows you to pursue a graduate certificate without having to apply for admission into our MS or PhD degree program.

Due to the popularity of our programs, you cannot enroll in standalone courses as a non-degree seeking student, you must pursue a full certificate. There are great advantages to completing a certificate if you subsequently decide to seek admission to our graduate program: students who complete a certificate are able to transfer up to 24 credits toward a graduate degree. If certificate requirements are not completed before admission to a graduate program, you are only able to transfer up to 9 credits, without exceptions.

Ability to program at a level that will enable successful completion of graduate course assignments.

You will receive communication regarding your admission decision within a few weeks after completing your application. If admitted, you will receive an email with your student ID number and instructions for activating university accounts, as well as enroll in courses and other helpful information.

This form is for both degree-seeking and non-degree seeking students.

A grade of B or higher is required in all courses to earn a certificate.

Dual Graduate Degree in Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Management.

Aeronautical engineers are in growing demand as air travel becomes faster, safer, and environmentally friendly. Increased competition in the commercial aircraft industry, new initiatives in space exploration, the evolution of smaller aircraft and airports as alternatives to traditional airline travel, including the expanding market for personal jet aircraft known as very light jets or VLJs, are also fueling this trend.

Aeronautical engineering is one of the fastest-growing engineering fields in the United States today and demands engineers with specialized skills. beyond what is covered in the Mechanical Engineering program. The minor is geared toward students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, and the certificate is geared toward graduates of a Mechanical Engineering (or comparable) program. all built around theory and practice. Throughout your studies, you will explore fluid dynamics, propulsion sources, aerodynamics, structural mechanics, control systems, noise and vibration, and engineering materials.

Lawrence Tech has a long history of aeronautics education and research:.

Other alumni played key roles in developing rockets, the Apollo missions that took men to the moon, and the Space Shuttle.

Today, aeronautical engineering at Lawrence Tech continues to thrive. Each year, students successfully compete in SAE Aero Design® competitions and are active on campus in the student branch of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. In recent years, graduates have been hired by major aeronautical and aerospace companies including NASA, Cessna, Boeing, and Goodrich Aerostructures.

If you are earning a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, you are eligible to declare a minor in aeronautical engineering. If you have already completed a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, or a comparable degree, you may pursue a certificate in aeronautical engineering.

Dr. Gerhardt teaches courses in aerodynamics, thermal dynamics, integrated mechanical design, and many others.

CSU Online Grad Students Secured Plans Related to Their Career.

Grow your career with specialized training in aerospace engineering.

If so, this certificate will help you get there. Build the foundation of knowledge you need to pursue new opportunities and move into a field that continues to evolve quickly.

After completing this certificate, you will have a greater body of knowledge that translates directly into a career in the aerospace industry. Engineers seeking advancement within industrial firms or governmental agencies should consider this program as an avenue for professional development.

Customize your program of study to fit your goals.

Select courses from several specialized engineering disciplines, including:.

This online program allows you to earn your graduate certificate from a respected, regionally accredited public research university in Colorado without traveling to a campus. Balance your academic studies with your career, family, and personal obligations.

However, successful completion of the courses or certificate does not guarantee admission to the degree program.

Here 10 exciting things you should know Aerospace Engineering at CSU.

This certificate may have courses in common with other graduate certificates. A student may earn than one certificate, but a given course may be counted only in one certificate.

Aerospace Vehicles Trajectory and Performance.

Finite Element Analysis in Mechanical Engr (3 cr.).

Additional coursework may be required due to prerequisites.

Bachelor degree in Engineering, Science, or Engineering-related discipline.

Depending on academic background, students without a bachelor degree in engineering may also be required to take additional courses.

Prepare a short statement of purpose (up to 300 words) stating why you are interested in the certificate and why you think you can successfully complete the certificate.

Complete the online graduate application and pay the nonrefundable application processing fee (payable online). As soon as you have completed the required information, please application. Your application will not be reviewed until it is complete and all required materials have been received.

Select Aerospace Engineering (Certificate) Distance when choosing the Program of Study.

GRE test scores are not required, but may be submitted if you feel these will strengthen your application. Scores are typically received by the University 4-6 weeks after your testing date.

CSU graduates do not, generally, need to take the GRE. If you think it will strengthen your application, though, we recommend you do take it.

Once your complete application, including supporting materials, is received, the department admission committee will review your application and promptly notify you of their decision.

B.S. in engineering, life sciences, or natural sciences.

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School of Science, Technology, Engineering Math (STEM).

The online graduate certificate in space studies from American Public University (APU) provides advanced instruction in orbital mechanics, past and current space exploration endeavors, remote sensing, and the role of space in support of modern warfare.

Increase your knowledge of spacecraft maneuvers, including transfer orbits and rendezvous.

Enhance your understanding of organizations critical to the technological advance of American space.

Study the political and commercial significance of major national and international space missions, projects, and operations.

Understand key factors and events that shaped both the civilian and military exploration of space.

Program of interest (You can modify it later).

MUST BE TAKEN AS THE SECOND COURSE IN THE SPACE STUDIES PROGRAM. This course is designed to build the student ability to organize and conduct research in the space studies discipline, and to enable the student to present findings in a clear, concise, coherent manner. It is devoted to thinking research logically, creatively, critically, structurally and scientifically. Course material covers qualitative research designs, theory building, role of argumentation in presenting a research report (thesis), as well as describing and analyzing quantitative variables. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT YOU HAVE PREVIOUSLY COMPLETED COLLEGE ALGEBRA BEFORE TAKING THIS COURSE.

It describes on the main concentrations in Space Studies: Astronomy, Aerospace Science, Space Policy, and Space Entrepreneurship. It also focuses on the technical writing proficiency expectation for graduate study and the importance of the peer review process in scientific literature. The course explores both current and future directions in NASA space exploration.

These questions and are answered in this course. From Kepler and Newton to the modern telecommunications, navigation, and remote sensing spacecraft, knowledge of orbital mechanics is essential for the modern Space Manager to be able to plan future space missions and to converse with orbital analysts that perform the day-to-day calculations determining IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT YOU HAVE PREVIOUSLY COMPLETED COLLEGE ALGEBRA BEFORE TAKING THIS COURSE. (Prerequisites: SPST500 and SPST501).

CORE COURSE: Earth orbiting remote sensing satellites play a key role in the lives of human beings. This course is a study of the major components of contemporary remote sensing satellites, the various methods of remote sensing capability, and the advantages and disadvantages of each method. Course topics also include study of remote sensing orbits, launch vehicles, and technology. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT YOU HAVE PREVIOUSLY COMPLETED COLLEGE ALGEBRA BEFORE TAKING THIS COURSE. (Prerequisites: SPST500 and SPST501).

Space exploration and exploitation have become global activities. in the Space Race, several nascent space powers were blossoming in the background. Not limited to the U.S. and USSR, the dream of spaceflight sprouted in lands as diverse as France, Germany, China, Japan, India, Israel and Brazil. The European Space Agency, the Chinese Space Program, the Japanese Space Program and the Indian Space Program have become space powerhouses. A study of these various programs is essential to gain a thorough understanding that space exploration is not only a global enterprise, but also an important concern for our own national security.

This course is a comparative study of the major industrialized nations' space organizations. It begins with the US and presents an of NASA and non-NASA government agencies supporting space exploration. Students will review the fundamental roles of significant space organization, budgets, and goals and objectives in comparison and contrast between the US and another country.

Note: Not all courses are taught each month.

Please read all graduate admission requirements before applying to this program and be prepared to submit the required documentation.