The certificate recognizes student accomplishments at the graduate level in successfully completing a specialized program of study in Satellite System Design (SSD). It blends courses from the Smead Department of Aerospace Engineering Sciences, Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering and Engineering Management Departments. The certificate will allow you to develop interdisciplinary skills in the area of satellite design and be more desirable to potential employers.

Certificate Requirements

Certificate Requirements

  • ASEN 5148 – Spacecraft Design
  • ASEN 5018 and 6028 – Graduate Projects (Project must have a satellite or rocket focus)
  • 1 course from elective list

To develop cross-disciplinary breadth, you are strongly encouraged, but not required, to choose elective courses outside of your major.

Certificate Requirements

  • ASEN 5148 – Spacecraft Design
  • EMEN 5405 – Fundamentals of System Engineering
  • 2 courses from elective list (no more than one EMEN course)

To develop cross-disciplinary breadth, you are strongly encouraged, but not required, to choose elective courses outside of your major.

Enrollment

Awarding a Completed Certificate

  • Completed your certificate? Congratulations! Please fill out the Certificate Award Request Form.
    • This form is for both degree-seeking and non-degree seeking students.
    • A grade of B or higher is required in all courses to earn a certificate.
    • If you are also pursuing other graduate certificates, you cannot use the same courses to count for both certificates.

Informational resources

Contact

Aerospace Engineering Sciences Graduate Program Advisor Maureen Craig.