Master's in Space Physics and Engineering
Earn a Masters Degree (MSc or MEng) online within 2 years with part time or full time course schedule. Earn 25 graduate-level course credits such as Satellite Payload Engineering, Space Physics, Planetary Sciences & Softare Engineering. Advance R&D and work with Faculty Advisor to culminate in thesis presented, defended to earn your Masters Degree.
Close Cohort of Bright Scholars, Engineers, and Graduates
Gain Hands on experience with Advanced Software, R&D Data, Systems
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Applications Extended
(2025 Rolling Admissions)
Entry Term
2025-2027
Course requirements
25 course credits
4 core courses (12 CR)
4 electives (13 CR)
Tuition
$600 USD per 1 CR
Scholarships Available
About
Overview. Earn a Masters Degree (MSc or MEng) online in 2 years with part time or full time course schedule. Earn 25 graduate-level credits with 4 core courses on Satellite Payload Engineering, Space Physics, Planetary Sciences & Softare Engineering. Develop and test code for cubesats, missions on-orbit, R&D, GNC, and Payload Operations to operate spacecraft, ground, and aerospace vehicles. Concentrate track of interest with research, thesis and electives. Advance R&D and work with Faculty Advisor on a Thesis track (6CR) optional to culminate in thesis presented defended to earn your Masters Degree.
Contact Information
Core Curriculum
1. Satellite Build Engineering (SBE521) or Payload Engineering & Software (PES522)
Design, build, and operate a spacecraft beyond Earth orbit. Learn physics of space, orbit maneuvering, Coding for Space, GNC, Microcontrollers, and more. The online course immerses participants in a research intensive course to build, assemble a cubesat. Engage in discussions on applying to R&D, sensor fusion integration, experiments, software, & systems.
2. Flight Software Engineering, Code, & Operations (FSEO-526)
After Assembly Integration Testing (AIT) of payloads, develop and test code for a variety of sensors, cubesats, missions, R&D, GNC, and aerospace. Apply algorithms and interface with systems PCB motherboards, CPU, hardware and more.
3. Space Physics and Astrophysics (SPA)
Course provides certificate on APRA and Foundations of Astronomical Data Science. With an emphasis on Guidance Navigation and Control (GNC) for flight controlleres, learn how to apply and analyze astrophysics data with models, tools online, and through software. Apply knowledge and data advance R&D projects and planets, asteroids, satellites, stars, and more.
4. Planetary Sciences & Engineering (PSE)
Learn about how to apply skills and advance engineering, technologies, planetary science, and systems involved in sustaining habitats life support on Moon, Venus, and Mars. Learn how ISRU settlement systems,3D printing, agriculture, softwares, and more interfaces with human and machine operations to advance space exploration.
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Timeline & Course Offerings
* This schedule is planned course offerings. Elective courses and Research Thesis may be taken independently and Elective Credits may be transferred in. Consult Advisor or Faculty to confirm Electives and Schedule.
Elective Courses
Elective Courses may include:
1. Aerospace/Astronautical Engineering,Space Systems and/or Electrical Engineering (3-6CR)
2. Guidance, Navigation, Control (GNC) and/or Orbital Mechanics (3-6CR)
3.MSc Thesis/Independent Study (3-6CR)
4.Teaching Graduate Instruction (1-3CR)
Up to 12-15 credits (3-5 graduate courses) are transferrable to satisfy Elective Course requirements after applying for Transfer Credits in Online Portal. MSc program is more research-oriented vs MEng which typically has more engineering courses with industry.GPA of3.0 is expected to be maintained in MSc/MEng Program.Courses on 500+ are credited on graduate level. 400-Level may also satisfy a course requisite, depending on curriculum,review, faculty and coursework.Elective selections from outside of Space Physics & Engineering electives are subject to advisor approval.
Master's Thesis
Advance R&D with MSc-Thesis which typically requires 6 CR of research, under the supervision of an advisor, faculty and culminates in a written thesis, that is presented and defended in a public forum.4-6 weeks prior to defense date and thesis committee review. Non-thesis MSc/MEng tracks are possible, if additional elective credits satisfy degree requirements. MSc/MEng Candidates are encouraged to publish R&D in journal(s) and conferences with additional input/advising.
Tuition and Financial Aid
Financial aid opportunities and scholarships can be arranged and potential partners or sponsors.
Students are required to make a 25% tuition deposit to enroll in the respective course. Payment plans can be arranged on a case-by-case basis. We recommend that applicants undertake their own fundraising efforts and coordinate with to increase their chances to receive a scholarship.