Space Systems Engineering, MSSE

Design, build and deploy satellites in our master’s program.

DEGREE:

Master of Science in Space Systems Engineering (MSSE)

DELIVERY:

Face-to-Face

LOCATION:

Morehead

TIME REQUIRED:

36 Credit Hours

Course Requirements

What You'll Learn in the Space Systems Engineering master's program

Through advanced study in satellite design, fabrication and implementation, you'll learn through numerous hands-on experiences. You'll build hands-on experience using Morehead State's 21-meter and 12-meter space tracking antennas to monitor satellites and spacecraft to collect data for research and development purposes. You'll be doing research and providing information via NASA's Deep Space Network.

What You Can Do with a Space Systems Engineering master's Degree

You’ll be ready for an exciting career in the aerospace industry or to pursue a Ph.D. You’ll develop valuable skills like speaking, writing, teamwork, critical thinking, and professionalism.

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"The professors were always there to guide me, pushing me to apply what I learned in real-world situations, while the cheer team taught me the value of teamwork, perseverance, and leadership. MSU gave me the opportunity to grow, both academically and personally, and to embrace diverse experiences that will stay with me forever."

Antônio Pires
Space Systems Engineering
Brasília, Brasil
MSU Cheer Student-Athlete

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Aerospace Educator
Aerospace Engineer
Aerospace Project Manager
Aerospace Research Scientist
Satellite Communications Specialist
Satellite Systems Analyst
Satellite Systems Engineer
Spacecraft Design Engineer
Space Mission Planner
Space Systems Integration Engineer

Boeing Intelligence & Analytics
Honeywell
NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Rajan Corporation
Raytheon

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The Space Science Center is a state-of-the-art facility that gives students hands-on experience in the design, development, construction, and monitoring of CubeSats and other spacecraft.
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What Makes Morehead State's Program Different

MSU offers one of only a few space systems engineering degrees in the country, so you'll earn a unique degree with plenty of hands-on learning opportunities that give you an advantage in a competitive job market.

Admission to the Space Systems Engineering Master's program

You must be accepted for graduate study at MSU.

Apply to graduate school

In addition to meeting the requirements for admission to graduate study at MSU, students must also satisfy two of the following criteria:

A minimum GRE score of 150 on verbal reasoning and 146 on quantitative reasoning
Undergraduate GPA X GRE (verbal and quantitative) = 875
Undergraduate degree in a relevant area (aerospace engineering, space science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or closely related discipline)