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The Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering (MSc AERO) gives candidates the opportunity to deepen their knowledge in the broad field of Aerospace Engineering and contribute to the process of discovery and knowledge creation through the conduct of original research. Candidates for this degree are taught and supervised by experienced faculty and are expected to demonstrate initiative in their approach and innovation in their work. In addition to successfully completing the taught course component of the program, candidates prepare and present a thesis on their chosen area. Research may be undertaken in several topics corresponding to the areas of focus identified by the University.
The Aerospace Engineering graduate program at Khalifa University is one of the most cutting edge, state-of-the-art and innovative programs in the region. The program offers world-class graduate-level engineering education and research opportunities. The earned skills during the study period will trigger highly logical thought process that can translate well into industrial applications.
A graduate of the program will learn how to apply advanced skills related to aerospace engineering and make calculations on every aspect of an aircraft/spacecraft design. This includes aerodynamics, propulsion, stability and control, materials and manufacturing, electronic systems and much more.
Due to the diverse range of studied subjects, job opportunities are not only limited to aerospace related industries, they can be found in different disciplines. The program aims to attract students with a diverse background in Mechanical, Materials, Electronics, Mechatronics and other related disciplines of engineering and science, and cultivate them with unmatched academic and research expertise to lead projects in various high-tech industries.
The graduates can become outstanding researchers, innovators, entrepreneurs, industrial leaders as well as strong independent academic scholars. Their skills develop in areas that include but are not limited to: aerodynamics, astronautics, space mechanics, composite materials, aircraft/spacecraft/UAV Design, flight stability and control, aeroelasticity, and propulsion.
The job prospects are very wide and varied, with opportunities doing many different jobs within the aviation and space sector. In addition to global aerospace employers such as Boeing, Airbus, Diehl, and NASA, within the UAE, the graduates can work in the defense and security sector, Tawazun Group, STRATA, Yahsat, MBRSC, Mubadala Group, GAL, Calidus, Etihad and Emirates airlines, and the educational sector. Furthermore, graduates go through rigorous training and research experience to help them pursue their studies at PhD level.
The MSc AERO program is equivalent to 30 credit hours, distributed as follows: 12 credit hours of Program Core courses, 9 credit hours of Program Elective courses and 9 credit hours of Master’s Thesis. The components of the program are summarized in the table below.
|
Program Component |
Credits Hours |
|---|---|
|
Seminar in Research Methods |
0 |
|
Program Core |
12 |
|
Program Electives |
9 |
|
Master’s Thesis |
9 |
|
Total |
30 |
Program Requirements
Students seeking the degree of MSc in Aerospace Engineering must successfully complete 30 credit hours as specified in the program requirements detailed below, with a minimum CGPA of 3.0. Course selection should be made in consultation with the student’s Main Advisor. All courses have a credit rating of three credits each, except the Seminar in Research Methods and the Master’s Thesis.
| Seminar in Research Methods | 0 | |
| Advanced Engineering Mathematics | 3 | |
| Advanced Aerodynamics | 3 | |
| Aerospace Materials and Structures | 3 | |
| Advanced Flight Dynamics and Control | 3 |
Students must select three courses from the list below. Subject to approval of the Main Advisor, students can select up to two elective courses (6 credit hours) from other MSc programs in the College of Engineering at KU.
Program Elective Courses
| Combustion Theory and Applications | 3 | |
| AERO 612 | Advanced Viscous Flow Analysis | 3 |
| Boundary Layer Analysis | 3 | |
| Structural Dynamics and Aeroelasticity | 3 | |
| Experimental Methods in Aerodynamics | 3 | |
| Mechanics of Composite Materials | 3 | |
| Advanced Composite Materials Manufacturing | 3 | |
| Space Systems Engineering | 3 | |
| Space Systems Design Project I | 1 | |
| Space Systems Design Project II | 2 | |
| Space Propulsion | 3 | |
| Astrodynamics and Mission Analysis | 3 | |
| Aerospace Navigation and Guidance Systems | 3 | |
| Selected Topics in Aerospace Engineering | 4 | |
| Engineering Numerical Methods | 3 |
Students must complete a Master’s Thesis that involves original, creative, research-oriented work within the broad field of aerospace engineering, under direct supervision of a faculty advisor from the Aerospace Engineering Department, and at least one other full-time faculty who acts as a co-advisor. The research findings must be documented in a formal thesis and defended successfully in a viva voce examination. Furthermore, the research should lead to publishable quality scholarly articles.
Thesis
| Master’s Thesis | 9 |
The program offers an optional concentration in Space Systems and Technology. Students choosing this concentration are expected to attain the following concentration specific learning outcomes:
In addition to program specific core courses, students who opt for the concentration in Space Systems and Technology must complete a minimum of three courses (9 credit hours) from the list below and a thesis within the domain of the concentration. The concentration will be specified on the student’s official transcript.Ìý(,Ìý, andÌý:ÌýIndicates required courses for the concentration).
Concentration Courses
| Space Systems Engineering | 3 | |
| Space Systems Design Project I | 1 | |
| Space Systems Design Project II | 2 | |
| Space Propulsion | 3 | |
| Astrodynamics and Mission Analysis | 3 |