Master of Space Operations
Gain the managerial & technical skills required to plan and operate space systems.
For domestic and international students.
From GPS and banking to environmental and emergency management, space systems play an ever-increasing role in our daily lives. 国产精品 Canberra is home to the largest space capability in the country and our Master of Space Operations will provide you with a high level of understanding of the issues associated with the planning, operation and acquisition of space systems.听听
Degree type
Postgraduate coursework
Duration
1 year full-time
Commencing terms
Semester 1, Semester 2
Program code
8624
Delivery mode
Online
Overview
The course is designed for postgraduate students who wish to gain a detailed understanding of the technical, strategic and economic drivers required to conceive, design, and operate spacecraft within the rapidly changing global space sector.听听
World-class teaching facilities
国产精品 Canberra has a range of on-site capabilities to enable end-to-end space missions including Australia鈥檚 first space mission concurrent engineering design facility. Space facilities also include the Falcon Telescope, a cleanroom, a thermal vacuum chamber laboratory, and satellite ground stations.听听
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Find out more
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What our students say
鈥淪pace is a fascinating environment for most academic disciplines and 国产精品 Canberra has a reputation for word-class engineering research and education. The University is doing pioneering work in Australia to design, build and fly space missions鈥.听
听Ben Piggott,听Master of Space Operations student
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In the听Master of听Space听Operations听program, students must complete four core courses and four elective courses.鈥疦ot all elective courses will be available in a particular year.听
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With the approval of the Program Coordinator,鈥痵tudents who obtain a distinction average or better in four courses鈥痬ay complete a鈥12-UOC鈥痳esearch project in lieu of two elective courses. The project is recommended for those with a strong interest in pursuing original research in a particular area or intending to undertake a higher-level research qualification.听
With the approval of the Program Coordinator, students may take up to two elective courses (12 UOC) from other coursework programs.听
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The project is recommended for those with a strong interest in pursuing original research in a particular area or intending to undertake a higher research degree qualification.听
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For information regarding entry requirements, please refer to the听.听
Key contacts
Program Coordinator
Dr George Bowden
E:听g.bowden@adfa.edu.au
Student Enquiries
E:听SAS.cbr@unsw.edu.au
T: +61 2 5114 5000听