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Program Information | Degree Requirements

Bachelor of Science
Master of Aerospace Engineering

Accelerated Program in Aerospace Engineering

The accelerated program allows students with strong academic background to complete both B.S. and M.A.E. degrees in aerospace engineering. The goal of the program is to produce graduates who are prepared for careers in aerospace industry, and research and development. The program augments the students' undergraduate background with graduatelevel study, with course offerings in the areas of aerodynamics, structures, propulsion and astronautics.

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Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science program in Aerospace Engineering may apply for entry into the accelerated program when they have completed about 90 hours of coursework. Students should have a CGPA of 3.2 (out of a possible 4.0) in AE/ES courses, at a minimum, for selection. For continued enrollment, a CGPA of 3.0 must be maintained. Each student is required to conduct an independent study in a topic of current interest in aerospace engineering under the guidance of an advisor, with a formal report due at the end. Three to six graduate credits, depending upon the rigor and extent of the work, are earned through this work.

Degree Requirements

FRESHMAN YEAR
Course Title Credits
Lower-level Social Sciences* 3
COM 122 English Composition and Literature 3
COM 219 *Speech 3
EGR 101 Introduction to Engineering 2
EGR 115 Intro to Computing for Engineers 3
HU 14x Lower-level Humanities* 3
MA 241 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I 4
MA 242 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II 4
PS 150 Physics I for Engineers 3
PS 160 Physics II for Engineers 3
UNIV 101 College Success
Total Credits 32

SOPHOMORE YEAR
Course Title Credits
Lower-level Social Sciences* 3
COM 219 Speech 3
COM 221 Technical Report Writing 3
ES 201 Statics 3
ES 202 Solid Mechanics 3
ES 204 Dynamics 3
ES 206 Fluid Mechanics 3
MA 243 Calculus and Analytic Geometry III 4
MA 345 Differential Equations and
Matrix Methods 4
PS 250 Physics III for Engineers 3
PS 253 Physics Laboratory for Engineers 1
Total Credits 33

JUNIOR YEAR (Aeronautics and Propulsion Options)
Course Title Credits
Humanities or Social Sciences* 3
AE 301 Aerodynamics I 3
AE 302 Aerodynamics II 3
AE 304 Aircraft Structures I 3
AE 309 Experimental Aerodynamics
with Laboratory 2
AE 313 Space Mechanics 3
AE 404 Aircraft Structures II 3
AE 413 Airplane Stability and Control 3
ES 305 Thermodynamics 3
ES 307 Engineering Materials Science
with Laboratory 3
ES 402 Electrical Engineering I with Laboratory 3
MA 441 Advanced Engineering Mathematics I 3
Total Credits 35

JUNIOR YEAR (Astronautics Option)
Course Title Credits
Humanities or Social Sciences* 3
AE 301 Aerodynamics I 3
AE 302 Aerodynamics II 3
AE 304 Aircraft Structures I 3
AE 313 Space Mechanics 3
AE 404 Aircraft Structures II 3
AE or ES Laboratory 2
ES 305 Thermodynamics 3
ES 307 Engineering Materials Science
with Laboratory 3
ES 402 Electrical Engineering I with Laboratory 3
ES 405 Electrical Engineering II (DB) 3
MA 441 Advanced Engineering Mathematics I 3
Total Credits 35

SENIOR YEAR (Aeronautics Option)
Course Title Credits
Upper-level Humanities or
Social Sciences* 6
Technical electives 6
AE 408 Turbine and Rocket Engines 3
AE 420 Aircraft Preliminary Design 3
AE 421 Aircraft Detail Design 3
AE 430 Control Systems Analysis and Design 3
ES 405 Electrical Engineering II 3
ES 410 Structures and Instrumentation
Laboratory 2
Total Credits 29

SENIOR YEAR (Propulsion Option)
Course Title Credits
Upper-level Humanities or
Social Sciences* 6
Technical electives 6
AE 408 Turbine and Rocket Engines 3
AE 430 Control Systems Analysis and Design 3
AE 435 Air-breathing Propulsion Preliminary
Design 3
AE 440 Air-breathing Propulsion Component
Design 3
ES 405 Electrical Engineering II 3
ES 410 Structures and Instrumentation
Laboratory 2
Total Credits 29

SENIOR YEAR (Astronautics Option)
Course Title Credits
Upper-level Humanities or
Social Sciences* 6
Technical electives 6
AE 408 Turbine and Rocket Engines 3
AE 426 Spacecraft Attitude Dynamics
and Control 3
AE 427 Spacecraft Preliminary Design 3
AE 430 Control Systems Analysis and
Design 3
AE 445 Spacecraft Detail Design 3
AE or ES Laboratory 2
Total Credits 29

TOTAL UNDERGRADUATE CREDITS 125
GRADUATE-LEVEL STUDY
Course Title Credits
Engineering Analysis 3
AE 696/
699 Special Topics 3/6
Electives
(at least 9 hours at 600-level) 15/12
Total Credits 21

TOTAL DEGREE CREDITS 152

Technical Electives: Students may satisfy this requirement
by selecting from the 500-level graduate courses listed in this
section.

Electives: The following may be selected as electives at the graduate level. The elective list has been grouped into areas of concentration.
Areas of Concentration:
Structures:
This area includes Structural Analysis, Vibration,
Nondestructive Testing, Composite Materials, Elasticity,
Flight Dynamics, Controls, and Design Optimization.
Electives for Structures Concentration:
AE 502 Strength and Fatigue of Materials
AE 506 Airplane Dynamic Stability
AE 514 Introduction to the Finite Element Method
AE 518 Acoustic Emission Nondestructive Testing
AE 520 Perturbation Methods in Engineering
AE 522 Analysis of Aircraft Composite Materials

The Embry-Riddle Advantage: The Career Services Office

One of the most valuable benefits of being a student or alumnus of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is access to the resources of the Career Services Office.

The Career Services Office provides career development assistance to all students and alumni of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, regardless of campus affiliation. The Daytona Beach office serves Daytona Beach, Worldwide Campus, and Worldwide Online students. Prescott campus students are served by the Prescott office.

The Career Services Web site offers students and alumni:

  • A virtual library of job search aids including interview tips
  • An alumni network which enables students to contact alumni throughout the United States and abroad to learn more about their careers and employers.
  • Sample résumés and cover letters
  • Company profiles and employment hotlines
  • Cooperative education opportunities
  • Current job listings; and
  • A Web-based résumé referral service

A career fair is hosted at the Daytona Beach and Prescott campuses each fall. Throughout each year, dozens of companies visit the campuses to recruit students and to provide information about their industry. On-campus interviews are also scheduled year-round.

The Career Services Office employs a staff of program managers to provide one-on-one career advisement, mock interviews, and résumé critique services. The Career Services Office encourages students to make contact early in their Embry-Riddle educations to explore career options and develop a successful job search strategy.

More From the Career Services Office

Career Advisement
Several degree-specific program managers are available for assistance with career choice/change, exploration of career opportunities, and development of job search techniques.

Career Resource Center
The Career Resource Center is a library of information that includes addresses and information on potential employers, as well as information on hiring trends, salaries, and other career references. The Career Resource Center is continuously updated and expanded to meet student needs. The Career Services Web site also serves as a virtual resource center with links to job listings, salary information, sample résumés, interview preparation, and company Web sites.

EagleHire Network
The EagleHire Network allows students and alumni to submit résumés directly to employers seeking full-time and co-op/internship candidates. EagleHire is a free service and is available to all students and alumni of the University.

Cooperative Education/Internship Program
Cooperative education positions provide an opportunity for students to gain valuable work experience while earning college credit, learn about their chosen field, and establish contacts in the industry. Co-ops and internships are opportunities to earn college credit while gaining career-related work experience for undergraduate and graduate students.

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