The Master of Science in Space Operations addresses topics related to the space industry, including mission operations, research and the application of scientific and technical principles. The program is designed to support study of space systems and operations within commercial, governmental and research contexts.
At the Daytona Beach Campus, the Master of Science in Space Operations is housed in the College of Aviation. The curriculum includes topics such as program management, remote sensing, satellite communications, space technology, launch operations, space law and policy and cybersecurity. The program is designed for students with varying levels of experience, including space industry professionals, individuals transitioning from other fields and recent graduates. The program consists of 30 credit hours, including 10 courses and a capstone or thesis, and may be completed over multiple semesters.
Program-Level Student Learning Outcomes
Students will:
Evaluate alternate investigation methods, determine when to use quantitative, qualitative or mixed methods, and create sample research questions that quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods can address.
Apply STEM principles and theory necessary for conducting spaceflight operations.
Correctly apply data statistical tests for between-subjects designs including t-tests, one-way analysis of variance, and factorial analysis of variance.
Explain the purpose of empirical research and the role of statistics.
Demonstrate the requisite professional skills desired by large multinational agencies.
Apply different research designs with appropriate consideration of relative strengths and weaknesses, specific tools and techniques of data collection, assumptions of use, and acceptable analytic procedures.
Evaluate key elements within the space domain and its operational ecosystem.
Create strategies for developing space capability and executing spaceflight missions.
