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As an online space systems engineering student, you'll receive instruction from leading experts and professionals throughout the space sector, including faculty from the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory. Explore the aerospace field in greater depth while learning from instructors and advisors connected to groundbreaking missions like New Horizons to Pluto and the upcoming Dragonfly expedition. You'll master the systematic engineering approach, initially focusing on complete space missions before progressively applying more advanced technical analysis to flight and ground systems components. The curriculum offers extensive examination of contemporary case studies from active programs, covering areas such as artificial intelligence implementation and operational space systems management. A distinctive feature of our program involves spacecraft design training, encompassing thermal regulation, power systems, communications infrastructure, and other critical components. Upon completion, you'll be equipped to: Apply core systems engineering principles effectively to space system evaluation and specification.
Develop mission concepts and corresponding spacecraft designs with technical expertise.
Utilize laboratory equipment to practice systems integration and testing methodologies on spacecraft subsystem prototypes, including designing test protocols and analyzing results.
Customize your educational path by choosing specialized elective courses that align with your professional goals.
Admitted students typically have earned a grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (B or above) in the latter half of their undergraduate studies (when reviewing an application, the candidate’s academic and professional background will be considered).
Applicants must submit official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended.
No GRE is required.