Aerospace Engineering

Aerospace engineering at Â鶹ŮÀÉ (Â鶹ŮÀÉ) is about understanding and advancing the science and technology behind flight—both in the atmosphere and in space. You’ll explore how aircraft and spacecraft are designed, analyzed and improved, gaining the skills to solve real-world challenges in a field that drives innovation and discovery.

About Aerospace Engineering at Â鶹ŮÀÉ

Florida Atlantic’s aerospace engineering certificate stands out for its strong ties to the region’s aerospace industry, including NASA and leading companies in Florida. The program is designed for flexibility—you can complete it on campus or online—and it’s built to help you move forward in your career, whether you’re looking to deepen your expertise or pivot into aerospace from a related engineering field. You’ll learn from faculty with industry experience and connect with a network of professionals in a state known for its aerospace leadership.

Degrees Offered at Florida Atlantic

Graduate

  • Graduate Certificate in Aerospace Engineering (12 credits, can be completed on campus or online)

Explore Degree Programs in Aerospace Engineering

Educational Objectives & Student Outcomes

1. Prepare you to apply advanced engineering principles to aerospace systems and technologies.
2. Equip you with the analytical and problem-solving skills needed for careers in the aerospace industry.
3. Connect you with opportunities to engage in research and industry partnerships in Florida’s aerospace sector.

1. Demonstrate mastery of core concepts in fluid dynamics, aerodynamics, and structural analysis.
2. Apply advanced methods to solve aerospace engineering problems.
3. Communicate technical information effectively to diverse audiences.
4. Work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.
5. Meet the academic requirements for the graduate certificate with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Choose four, including both core courses:
  • EML 6716 Advanced Fluid Dynamics (core)
  • EML 6930 Special Topics: Principles of Aerodynamics (core)
  • EGM 5351 Introduction to Finite Element Methods
  • EGM 6533 Advanced Strength of Materials
  • EGM 6562 Mechanics of Composite Materials
  • EML 6239 Fracture Mechanics
  • EML 6271 Advanced Engineering Dynamics
  • EML 6402 Turbomachinery
  • EOC 6189 Computational Fluid Dynamics
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