Aerospace Engineering
Contact Information
Institute for Distance and Distributed Learning
phone: 866 / 791-4898
fax: 540 / 231-2079
Program Site
Aerospace Engineering
Program Director
Eric Paterson, Program Director

Summary

Virginia Tech offers courses toward the Master of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering concentrating on aerodynamics, structures, propulsion, and flight mechanics. Courses will be offered using an internet only delivery method. There will be both synchronous (two-way, live communication between student and professor) and asynchronous (downloadable, prerecorded lectures) components. Presentation materials will be packaged into downloadable modules that you can view at your convenience. One hour each week, there will be a live internet meeting of the class where you can interact with the professor. During this session, the professor will present interactive materials, answer questions on the lectures, go over homework, etc. You will need access to an internet connection, a computer with speakers, and a microphone (a headset is a highly recommended option). The software required for this connection will be a browser plug-in that we provide. Instruction is by both faculty and practicing professionals.

Thirty credit hours are required for the M.S. degree. The coursework must include four core courses (12 cr.). These will be offered on a two year rotation, one each in the fall and spring semesters. (Some may be offered more often.) The suggested load is 1 or 2 courses per semester. A final comprehensive oral exam will be required of all students upon completion of the degree requirements.

Department Admission Deadlines

(these are different that the university's)
  • Spring September 15th
  • Fall deadline is January 15th

The required courses are:

  • AOE 5104: Advanced Aero/Hydrodynamics
  • AOE 5024: Vehicle Structures
  • AOE 5204: Vehicle Dynamics and Control
  • AOE 4404: Numerical Methods (Math 4404)

Additional Fees: $180.00 per enrollment for part-time students, $360.00 per enrollment for full-time students

Delivery

  • Completely Online