Houston,
TX,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Space Studies in Houston United States | Rice University
Rice University
|
Houston United States
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Qualification
Professional Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
57,210
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
After finishing the MSSpS Degree, graduates will be able to: Master advanced scientific, engineering, and computational techniques while gaining comprehensive knowledge of space industry methodologies. Acquire hands-on experience addressing technical challenges in scientific and technological settings. Cultivate business and communication abilities to connect scientific and corporate worlds. The Space Studies specialization aims to expand expertise in space engineering, science, program administration, and policy. The curriculum features cutting-edge engineering, biological, and physical science courses while exposing students to economic, policy, and management subjects relevant to space commercialization and national strategy. This program prepares science and engineering professionals for management roles by equipping them to handle intricate issues in US space policy, crewed and robotic space missions, and science's contribution to space exploration and technological advancement.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Three letters of recommendation
General GRE scores (use the code 6609 for Rice, do not worry about a department code)
Official transcripts from all universities attended
TOEFL scores (if required)
Statement of Purpose
Bachelor's (undergraduate) degree earned or will be earned before entering. In general, applicants should have at least a 3.0(B) grade point average (or the equivalent) in their undergraduate work. Some departments at Rice University require scores on the aptitude portion of the GRE (Graduate Record Exam) or the GMAT (Graduate Management Admissions Test) as an appropriate advanced test, these should be sent directly to the admitting department. Applicants whose native language is not English must take the TOEFL test and should score at least 90 on the iBT (internet-based) TOEFL, at least 600 on the paper-based TOEFL or score 250 on the computer-based TOEFL. For students who choose to take the IELTS in lieu of TOEFL, the minimum score is 7.
General GRE scores (use the code 6609 for Rice, do not worry about a department code)
Official transcripts from all universities attended
TOEFL scores (if required)
Statement of Purpose
Bachelor's (undergraduate) degree earned or will be earned before entering. In general, applicants should have at least a 3.0(B) grade point average (or the equivalent) in their undergraduate work. Some departments at Rice University require scores on the aptitude portion of the GRE (Graduate Record Exam) or the GMAT (Graduate Management Admissions Test) as an appropriate advanced test, these should be sent directly to the admitting department. Applicants whose native language is not English must take the TOEFL test and should score at least 90 on the iBT (internet-based) TOEFL, at least 600 on the paper-based TOEFL or score 250 on the computer-based TOEFL. For students who choose to take the IELTS in lieu of TOEFL, the minimum score is 7.
Tuition
USD
57,210