Program Overview

Aerospace Engineering ABM Program

The Aerospace Engineering ABM program provides an opportunity for highly motivated undergraduate students to gain a depth of understanding and experience of aerospace engineering beyond that of typical bachelor's level graduates. There is currently a strong demand in industry for aerospace engineers with advanced degrees, and this program will enable students to attain this degree in 3 semesters instead of 4.

Program Description

The Bachelor of Aerospace Engineering undergraduate major can lead to a Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering (thesis or non-thesis) in the ABM track. The program allows students to take approved courses that replace Aero/Astro Electives at the undergraduate level, such as AERO 6xx0/7xx0 courses. Additionally, MATH 6630 can be taken in the ABM program to replace MATH 5630.

Junior/Senior Year Curriculum

The following courses are required for students in the ABM program during their junior and senior years:

• AERO 4140 Aerodynamics III (3 hours)
• AERO 4510 Aerospace Propulsion (4 hours)
• AERO 4620 Aerospace Structures II (4 hours)
• AERO 4710 Aerospace Design I: Aircraft Design (3 hours)
• Core Social Science (3 hours)
• UNIV 4AA0 Achieve the Creed (0 hours)
• AERO 4630 Aerospace Structural Dynamics (4 hours)
• AERO 4720 Aerospace Design II: Aircraft Design (3 hours)
• Aero/Astro 6xxx/7xxx (6 hours)
• AERO 4AA0 Program Assessment (0 hours)

Accelerated Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering Curriculum Model (non-thesis)

The fifth year of the program consists of the following courses:

• Aero 6xxx/7xxx (6 hours)
• 6xxx-7xxx technical courses in engineering, science, or mathematics (6 hours)
• Aero 6xxx/7xxx (9 hours)
• 6xxx-7xxx technical courses in engineering, science, or mathematics (3 hours) Total Hours: 24

Program Details

• The program is designed to provide students with a depth of understanding and experience of aerospace engineering beyond that of typical bachelor's level graduates.
• The program allows students to attain a Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering (thesis or non-thesis) in 3 semesters instead of 4.
• Students can take approved courses that replace Aero/Astro Electives at the undergraduate level.
• The program has a strong demand in industry for aerospace engineers with advanced degrees.