MA/MS in Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering

The aerospace master's degree is aimed at students who want careers in the aerospace industry or government, or who plan to continue toward a doctorate. It is mostly meant for graduates of engineering or science programs. Students pick between two concentrations. Aeronautics deals with how aircraft fly, including mechanics, materials, structures, and control, while astronautics focuses on how spacecraft move in orbit, how their structures are built, and how they are steered and kept pointed correctly. The degree is housed in the Mechanical Engineering department and also serves local aerospace employers and agencies by supplying well-trained engineers. Admission requirements and an application link are available from the program page, along with contact details. Located on the Santa Clara campus, the program is directed by a faculty member in mechanical engineering whose contact details appear on the page, and prospective students can reach the department directly with questions about fit, courses, and the application process.