California Institute of Technology

Course Details

MS in Aeronautics

Course Description

The Masters Degree Program in Aeronautics is a one year program that provides advanced training in the areas of aeronautics or aerospace beyond that covered in a four year undergraduate program. The program consists of a set of five core courses (see details below). There is no research requirement nor is a thesis required to obtain the degree. Outcomes A student graduating with an M.S. in Aeronautics will Be skilled in fluid mechanics, solid mechanics and mathematics, as applied to advanced study in aeronautics; Have an in-depth understanding of the foundations of analytical, computational and experimental techniques in this area; Be well qualified for a career in aerospace and related fields. Course Requirements A program of study consists of courses totaling at least 138 units; of these, at least 84 units must be in the following subject areas: Fluid mechanics 27 units Solid/structural mechanics 27 units Mathematics or applied mathematics 27 units Aerospace engineering seminar 3 units An additional 27 units are required as follows: a course in experimental techniques and laboratory work for the master’s degree in aeronautics, or a course in space engineering for the master’s degree in space engineering. The remaining 27 units of electives are to be chosen from courses at Caltech that support the broader goals of the respective programs, subject to the approval of the option representative. Students must have a proposed program approved by their adviser prior to registration for the first term of work toward the degree.

Course Duration

NumberDuration
1year

Career outcomes

Well qualified for a career in aerospace and related fields.




MS in Aeronautics California Institute of Technology