Degree Requirements
MASTER OF SCIENCE (MS)
PREREQUISITES
To qualify for admission to this program,
the applicant must possess a bachelor's degree in engineering
or science from an accredited institution, show evidence
of ability to pursue and benefit from the program, and to
fulfill The
University
of Tennessee Graduate School's admissions procedures
and grade point standards. Prerequisites to the program
include a basic knowledge of computer utilization and statistics;
an understanding of aerodynamic fundamentals, aircraft propulsion,
and performance; and some knowledge of economics and accounting.
THESIS OPTION
The thesis option program involves satisfactory completion of the following requirements:
Research and Development Specialization
- Twelve hours of 500-level courses in the major field
of aviation systems.
- Six hours in industrial engineering (engineering management).
- Six hours of electives from the major field, mathematics
or engineering.
- Six hours of Aviation Systems 500 demonstrating the
ability to conduct and report on an independent investigation.
- Defense of thesis and completion of final exam.
Administration Specialization
- Twelve hours of 500-level courses in the major field
of aviation systems.
- Three hours in industrial engineering (engineering
management).
- Three hours in economics or finance.
- Six hours of electives selected from the major field,
mathematics or engineering.
- Six hours of Aviation Systems 500 demonstrating the
ability to conduct and report on an independent investigation.
- Defense of thesis and completion of final exam.
NON-THESIS OPTION
The non-thesis program will be permitted in special
circumstances and involves satisfactory completion of the
following requirements:
Research and Development Specialization
- Twelve hours of 500-level courses in the major field
of aviation systems.
- Six hours in industrial engineering (engineering management).
- Nine hours of electives in the major field, mathematics
or engineering.
- Three hours of an assigned project under Aviation
Systems 550.
- A comprehensive final written examination on all coursework
submitted for the degree and defense of the project
course paper.
Administration Specialization
- Twelve hours of 500-level courses in the major field
of aviation systems.
- Three hours in industrial engineering (engineering
management).
- Three hours in economics or finance.
- Nine hours of electives in the major field, mathematics
or engineering.
- Three hours of an assigned project under Aviation
Systems 550.
- A comprehensive final written examination on all coursework
submitted for the degree and defense of the project
course paper.
Contact Us
Stephen Corda
Program Chairman &
Associate Professor
931-393-7413
Toll Free (888) 822-UTSI (8874) - ext 37413
Brenda
Brown
Admn Coordinator
931-393-7275
Toll Free (888) 822-UTSI (8874) - ext 37275
Address inquiries to:
Aviation Systems and Flight Research
Univ. of Tn Space Institute
411 B.H. Goethert Pkwy
MS 20
Tullahoma, TN 37388
Fax: 931.393.7533
