Master of Science in Space Systems Management Online
Acquire advanced space systems expertise and elevated leadership skills with this dual discipline online master’s program.
Program Overview
Explore the value of the online MS in Space Systems Management program
If you have a bachelor’s in engineering or physical science and are seeking supervisory positions in the space industry, our online Master of Science in Space Systems Management program is ideal for you. Explore exciting career paths with an industry-relevant program whose graduates are hired by NASA, SpaceX, Boeing, Harris Corporation, the U.S. military, the Federal Aviation Agency and the European Space Agency.
In addition to developing your ability to run engineering teams, you will also learn to design, launch and operate all forms of space systems and subsystems. Work alongside faculty who are experienced industry professionals and offer firsthand insights. Customize your degree plan to your personal and professional goals when you choose 18 credit hours of management courses.
As a graduate of this program, you will be prepared to:
- Draw conclusions about the impacts of design choices for integrated system designs
- Identify and interpret the proper trade-off and design requirements needed for a successful space environment system design
- Understand the appropriate conditions needed to successfully integrate space power and propulsion systems
- Demonstrate excellent oral presentation and written communication skills
- Critically analyze the space system integration problems at hand and all the associated issues with solving it
- Draw conclusions about the impacts of management choices for integrated system designs
- Draw conclusions about the impacts of design choices for integrated system designs
- Identify and interpret the proper trade-off and design requirements needed for a successful space environment system design
- Understand the appropriate conditions needed to successfully integrate space power and propulsion systems
- Demonstrate excellent oral presentation and written communication skills
- Critically analyze the space system integration problems at hand and all the associated issues with solving it
- Draw conclusions about the impacts of management choices for integrated system designs
Career opportunities:
- Space systems engineer
- Aerospace engineer
- Space systems operations
- Space systems researcher
- Space systems engineer
- Aerospace engineer
- Space systems operations
- Space systems researcher
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At Florida Tech, we offer a variety of in-demand online programs that prepare you with relevant skills for your career of choice. Take a look at our other business programs.
At Florida Tech, we offer a variety of in-demand online programs that prepare you with relevant skills for your career of choice. Take a look at our other business programs.
Tuition
Get the details on our pay-as-you-go tuition
Tuition for the MS in Space Systems Management is affordable. Take advantage of our pay-by-the-course system, so you can manage your budget as you pursue your degree. Technology fees are included in the total tuition.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS Space Systems Management | $636.67 | $1,910.01 | $22,920.12 |
*Published tuition costs may differ from a student’s estimated total “cost of attendance,” which includes the amount an online student may choose to spend on expenses such as housing and food, books and supplies, transportation and other personal items or activities per academic year. As a Florida Tech Online student, you will only ever be billed for applicable tuition and fees. All other costs listed below are estimates per academic year required by the federal government to help you budget for your education. For further information regarding program tuition and fees, please reach out to your enrollment representative or refer to the undergraduate or graduate fees policy. View full cost of attendance information.
Potential Expenses Per Year
| Program | Technology Fees | Federal Student Loan Fees | Housing & Food | Books & Supplies | Transport | Personal Expenses | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS Space Systems Management (Full-Time) | $300 | $166 | $15,240 | $1,200 | $1,500 | $2,100 | $ |
| MS Space Systems Management (Part-Time) | $150 | $166 | $7,620 | $600 | $750 | $1,050 |
Tuition breakdown:
Calendar
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The MS in Space Systems Management online program is ideal for working students. Choose from multiple start dates and complete your degree at the pace that best fits your schedule.
| Term | Start Date | App Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Class End Date | Term Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer 2025 | 5/19/25 | 5/5/25 | 5/12/25 | 5/14/25 | 5/16/25 | 7/13/25 | 8 weeks |
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Admissions
What you need to know to apply to our program
At Florida Tech, we’ve streamlined the admission process to help you get started quickly. Please read the requirements for the MS in Space Systems Management online program.
- Application for admissions
- Earned bachelor's degree in engineering or science from an accredited college or university
- Official transcripts from all colleges and universities
- Current résumé
- Undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 on 4.0 scale
Official transcripts, test scores and other documents should be sent to:
Mail address:
Office of Admissions
150 W. University Blvd.
Melbourne, FL 32901
Admission Requirements
- No application fee
- No GMAT/GRE
- GPA of 3.0 or above
Courses
Examine the MS in Space Systems Management online coursework
For the MS in Space Systems Management online, the curriculum comprises 36 space systems management course credit hours.
"I have three kids at home, so the travel back and forth to a campus was extremely difficult. To be able to go home at the end of the day and take care of your family then get online and learn was really a great asset for me."
Anastasia Balco Student | College of Education
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