Master of Science in Aeronautics

Master of Science in Aeronautics (Jointly organised with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, US)

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

The Master of Science in Aeronautics (MSA) combines a core of classes with 6 unique specialisation options to choose from. This flexibility to customise the degree enables you to meet your particular goals and addresses the needs of all sectors of the aviation and aerospace industry. The curriculum will help you master the tools needed in the development, manufactured, and operation of aircraft and spacecraft, as well as gain an understanding of the infrastructure that supports the industry.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

You must have earned a baccalaureate degree from an accredited degree-granting institution with a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale. If you already possess a master's degree or have completed graduate coursework from an accredited degree-granting institution, you must have attained a 3.0 CGPA or higher at the graduate level.

You must submit official transcripts from all accredited institutions showing degree completion or courses attempted. Official or unofficial transcripts may be required to verify prerequisite knowledge.

If English is not your primary language, you must either:

• Attain a minimum score on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) of 550 (paper-based) or 79 (Internet-based);
• Attain a minimum score on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) of 6.0;
• Earn transferable credit for a course that is the equivalent of ENGL 123 (English Composition) at an accredited post-secondary institution; or
• Show evidence of attendance and graduation from a secondary school in which the language of instruction was English.

You must submit a statement of purpose and successfully complete an admission interview with the College of Aeronautics chair and admissions committee.

ADMISSION PROCEDURE

Step 1: To be considered for admission, you must apply online at www.asia.erau.edu, pay the S$50 application fee, and submit all required documentation.

Step 2: The University will process your application and supporting documentation and inform you if the basic requirements have been met in order to proceed to the admissions interview stage.

Step 3: Upon admission, the University will issue the acceptance letter and further enrolment instructions.

PROGRAMME DELIVERY

You can start the MSA degree programme in January, June or August. The 1st 3 terms are delivered in a blended delivery format combining classroom instruction during the 1st 2 weeks of the term with the convenience of online instruction during the remaining 7 weeks. The 4th through 6th terms allow you to begin work on your capstone project while also pursuing your MSA specialisation courses to be taken online. You can expect to graduate 24 months after you start the MSA degree programme.