M.S. in Aerospace Engineering
The M.S. in Aerospace Engineering degree program at UTEP will prepare students in
- Aerodynamics,
- Propulsion,
- Aerostructures,
- Aerospace dynamics and controls, and
- Aerospace systems engineering and design
Some unique focuses of the program are: defense, small satellite, propulsion systems, exploration vehicles, autonomous systems, and hyper sonics.
Admissions Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree, or equivalent, in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering field.
- An official transcript, with the four baccalaureate degree posted, from the degree-granting institution and copies of transcripts for all other relevant upper-division and graduate work at accredited U.S. institutions or equivalent work and degrees at foreign institutions.
- Two letters of recommendation from individuals qualified to judge their capability to do master-level work.
- Applicants from countries where English is not the first language are required to demonstrate English proficiency. Please consult the graduate school website for required scores.
Degree Plan
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MS in Mechanical Engineering (All courses require a grade of C or better) | ||
| Required Courses: | ||
| MECH 5301 | Mathl Methods for Mech Eng | 3 |
| Major Electives: | 15 | |
| Select 15 hours of the following: | ||
| Comp. Fluid Dynamics | ||
or AERO 5305 | Comp. Fluid Dynamics | |
| Adv Finite Element Analysis | ||
or AERO 5311 | Adv Finite Element Analysis | |
| Mech of Composite Materials | ||
or AERO 5313 | Mech of Composite Materials | |
| Analytical Dynamics | ||
or AERO 5318 | Analytical Dynamics | |
| Space Systems Design | ||
or AERO 5334 | Space Systems Design | |
| Aerospace Propulsion | ||
or AERO 5335 | Aerospace Propulsion | |
| Aerospace Structures | ||
or AERO 5336 | Aerospace Structures | |
| Aero Dynamics and Controls | ||
or AERO 5337 | Aero Dynamics and Controls | |
| Other Electives: | 6 | |
Select six additional hours of graduate courses in BIOL, CE, CHEM, CS, ECON, ECE, GEOL, IE, IMS, MATH, MECH, MFG, MGMT, MIT, MME, PHYS, SE | ||
| Thesis/Non-Thesis Option: | ||
| Select one sequence below: | ||
| Thesis Option: | 6 | |
| Thesis I and Thesis II | ||
| Non-thesis Track Option: | 6 | |
Select six additional hours of graduate courses in BIOL, CE, CHEM, CS, ECON, ECE, GEOL, IE, MATH, MECH, MFG, MGMT, MME, PHYS, SE | ||