Program Overview

Program Overview

The 100% online aeronautics and astronautics (AAE) concentration offers an area of specialization for students in the Master of Science in Interdisciplinary Engineering (MSE) / Master of Science (MS) degree. As a student in this program, you will focus heavily on aeronautics and astronautics topics and technical knowledge.

You'll learn from the same renowned faculty who teach on campus at Purdue and graduate with an MSE/MS.

Purdue University's online graduate engineering program is consistently ranked in the top three online programs by U.S. News and World Report, 2024.

Course Topical Areas

• Aerodynamics
  • Autonomy & Control
• Aerospace
  • Propulsion
• Astrodynamics & Space Applications
  • Structures & Materials

Degree Requirements with the Aeronautics and Astronautics Engineering Concentration

The Interdisciplinary Engineering (MSE or MS) degree requires a total of 30 credit hours with at least 18 credits of Purdue, graduate level, engineering courses. The aeronautics and astronautics (AAE) concentration must be completed within these degree requirements.

Core AAE Courses

• 9 credit hours of courses with AAE prefixes are required.

Engineering Courses

• 9 credit hours of courses with engineering prefixes (AAE, BME, CE, ECE, IE, ME, MSE, SYS, etc.) are required.

Elective Courses

• 12 credit hours of any courses listed on the courses page will fulfill this requirement, including available non-engineering courses.

All questions regarding courses and transfer credits should be directed to a student’s academic advisor.

Creating Your Plan of Study

The MSE/MS master's program offers a wide range of flexibility in course options. After you begin your studies at Purdue, an academic advisor will help you create an Electronic Plan of Study (EPOS) to best fit your educational needs and career goals.

The student is ultimately responsible for knowing and completing all degree requirements. This website is a knowledge source for specific requirements and completion.