Master of Science in Space Systems Management

Space systems management experts are needed to help create cost-efficient and integrated technologies in space enterprises. With a master's in space systems management from Florida Tech, students train to hold managerial positions in space systems in government or commercial space programs, engineering firms, high-tech companies, or the military, working with teams of engineers.

The space systems management program trains graduates to plan, design, build, integrate, test launch, operate, or manage all forms of space systems, subsystems, launch vehicles, spacecraft, payload, and ground systems. Florida Tech is a military-friendly university, and makes many degree programs such as this one available at military bases or online.

There are several career paths for individuals who earn a master's in space systems management in government or commercial space programs, engineering firms and high-tech companies. Graduates from Florida Tech are hired by private and government organizations, including Harris Corporation, Boeing, the US military, the European Space Agency, the Federal Aviation Agency, and NASA, among others.

Admission to the Master of Science in Space Systems Management program requires a bachelor’s degree in a recognized field of engineering or physical science from an accredited curriculum. Coursework must have included mathematics through differential equations and at least one year of calculus-based physics. Proficiency at the undergraduate level in financial accounting and statistics is also required.

English language proficiency:

Students whose home language is not English are considered to have demonstrated English language proficiency if they have accomplished any of the following: an Internet-based TOEFL (standard, home and paper) with an earned score of at least 79; or an IELTS with an earned score of at least 6.0; or a PTE Academic with an earned score of at least 58; or a Cambridge English: Advanced with an earned score of at least 180 (Grade of C); or a Duolingo English Test with an earned score of at least 100; ELS English for Academic Purposes level 112.

Application Deadlines: Fall: July 1st; Spring: November 1st.