Contact Info
Electrical and Computer Engineering Department
Nguyen Engineering Building, 3100
4400 University Drive, MS 1G5
Fairfax, VA 22030
Phone: 703-993-1569
Email: ece@gmu.edu
This certificate provides a broad understanding of small satellite missions and operations and of technologies for spacecraft design and engineering including satellite bus, hardware and software systems, and communications. A two-semester hands-on project course is included to transition theory into engineering practice in satellite and ground station engineering. Course work for the graduate certificate can be used for credit toward the master's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Systems Engineering. As satellite technology is evolving rapidly, the adoption of CubeSats for complex missions has gained widespread approval and is stimulating a transformation of the entire industry. The certificate's primary purpose is to provide a well-defined body of information for students who want to advance or update their knowledge in CubeSat technologies.
For more information see the Small Satellite Engineering Certificate brochure and go to catalog.gmu.edu.
Opportunities
As satellite technology is evolving rapidly, the adoption of CubeSats for complex missions has gained widespread approval and is stimulating a transformation of the entire industry. The certificate's primary purpose is to provide a well-defined body of information for students who want to advance or update their knowledge in CubeSat technologies, but who do not necessarily wish to complete requirements for the master's degree.