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Postgraduate Certificate in Aerospace Engineering

  • Graduate Certificate

Aotearoa's space industry is growing, as is its capacity for innovation in industry and research.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
0.5 year full-time
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Mar, Jul
Domestic Fees
$5,720 per year

About this course

Aotearoa's space industry is growing, as is its capacity for innovation in industry and research. Get an introduction to this exciting field with the Postgraduate Certificate in Aerospace Engineering, designed to be the beginning of your journey to further study, or a supplementary qualification for professional engineers who want to upskill with domain-specific knowledge. Our study options in Aerospace Engineering are supported by - Auckland Space Institute, which aims to enhance the growth of the New Zealand space sector. The institute is led by academics with deep expertise in the aerospace sector, making the University of Auckland ideally placed to deliver an excellent teaching and learning experience for our students. The PGCertAerospaceEng is available to study part-time, and additionally provides students with a pathway towards pursuing the Master of Aerospace Engineering.

Study locations

City

Course structure

The PGCertAerospaceEng is a 60-point taught programme with courses designed to provide you with the theoretical foundations in the field. You will need to complete the following.

Compulsory course:

  • AEROSPCE 730 Aerospace Systems Design (Semester One)

At least two courses from the following list:

  • AEROSPCE 720 Space Dynamics and Missions (Semester Two)
  • AEROSPCE 740 Aerospace Structures and Mechanisms (Semester Two)
  • MECHENG 711 Computational Fluid Dynamics (Semester Two)
  • MECHENG 712 Aerohydrodynamics (Semester One)
  • MECHENG 743 Composite Materials (Semester One)

Up to one course from the following list:

  • Semester One
    • ELECTENG 721 Radio Systems
    • ELECTENG 722 Modern Control Systems
    • ELECTENG 732 Communication Systems
    • ENGGEN 731 Agile and Lean Project Management
    • ENGGEN 732 Systems Thinking and Project Business Case
    • ENGGEN 733 Organisational Strategic Management of Projects
    • GEOG 771 Spatial Analysis and Geocomputation
    • GEOG 772 Advanced Raster Data Analysis
    • MECHENG 713 Energy Technology
    • MECHENG 722 Engineering Vibrations
    • OPSMGT 766 Fundamentals of Supply Chain Coordination
    • SCIENT 701 Accounting and Finance for Scientists
    • SCIENT 702 Marketing for Scientific and Tech. Personnel
    • SCIENT 704 Law and Intellectual Property
  • Semester Two
    • COMPSYS 704 Advanced Embedded Systems
    • GEOG 774 Advanced Spatial Data Handling
    • MECHENG 724 Multivariable Control Systems
    • MECHENG 742 Advanced Materials Manufacturing Not offered in 2021
    • MECHENG 747 Manufacturing and Industrial Processes
    • OPSMGT 760 Advanced Operations Systems
    • PHYSICS 753 The Dynamic Universe