Eligibility for MS Aerospace Engineering.

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the eligibility criteria for pursuing a Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering for individuals with a background in Electronics & Communications Engineering. Participants explore the requirements and potential pathways for applicants lacking a direct aerospace or mechanical engineering background.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires about eligibility for MS Aerospace Engineering given their background in Electronics & Communications Engineering.
  • Another participant suggests contacting colleges directly to understand specific requirements, noting that some students have successfully transitioned from other majors.
  • A participant mentions that several colleges indicated an aerospace or mechanical background is not strictly necessary, expressing a willingness to self-study aerospace fundamentals.
  • It is proposed that acceptance may depend on the requirement to complete additional undergraduate courses in aerospace or mechanical engineering to meet program prerequisites.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree that a background in aerospace or mechanical engineering is not an absolute requirement for admission, but there is uncertainty regarding how individual colleges may evaluate applicants and their willingness to accept students from different engineering disciplines.

Contextual Notes

Limitations include the variability in admission requirements across different colleges and the potential need for additional coursework to fulfill prerequisites, which remains unresolved.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals considering a Master's in Aerospace Engineering, particularly those from non-aerospace engineering backgrounds, may find this discussion relevant.

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Eligibility for MS Aerospace Engineering. please help !

Hi,
I am currently completing Undergraduate program in Electronics & Communications Engineering (due for completion in July 2012). I want to pursue MS Aerospace Engineering in the US.
Can anybody please tell if I am eligible for the program ?
Which are the colleges I can hope to get through as I neither have an Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering background nor big academic achievements ?
 
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Your best bet is to contact the colleges directly to find what would be needed. In my junior and senior years, several of my courses had some Masters students who had switched majors taking courses to learn the fundamentals.
 


Thanks. I have contacted many colleges & most say that an Aerospace/Mechanical background is not an absolute requirement. I am ready to do self-study to brush up on all the Aerospace basics but my question is if a good college will accept me for their graduate program since their first preference would be applicants with aerospace background.
 


They may accept you on the basis that you must take several of their undergraduate aero/mechanical courses to meet their applicant requirements. It depends on the school.
 

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