Certificate in Aerospace Engineering
The Certificate Program in Aerospace Engineering (CPAE) is a 15-credit undergraduate Certificate Program to provide students in the College of Engineering the knowledge, skills, and experiential learning opportunities to pursue careers and/or graduate studies in aerospace-related fields. All engineering undergraduates are eligible to participate in the program and qualify for certification.
The program has four major components: 1) Required Courses; 2) Foundational courses; 3) Elective courses. See the curriculum. Students will gain a breadth of knowledge in topics related to aerospace engineering, including aerodynamics, aerospace materials, structures, propulsion, flight mechanics, and stability and control.
Benefits list
UMass Aeronautics Team
Applying classroom knowledge to real-life practical challenges, this student team designs, analyzes, and optimizes an aircraft using programs and software such as SOLIDWORKS, MATLAB, and ANSYS.
UMass Rocket Team
A team of undergraduate engineers competing in the NASA Student Launch Initiative–a year long competition to research, design, build, and launch a full scale rocket equipped with experimental payload.
UMass CubeSat Team
A new endeavor focused on the conceptualization and development of small satellites known as CubeSats. The UMass CubeSat team aims to provide students with a unique opportunity to research, design, build, and test CubeSats on campus.
Aerospace Engineering
A cross-disciplinary program for engineers who want to work on challenges related to aerospace engineering and design.
Mechanical Engineering
From developing innovative prosthetic limbs to advanced wind turbines, harness your creativity as a UMass Amherst mechanical engineering student.