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School of Aerospace Engineering

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Aerospace Engineering)

Bachelor of Engineering Graduates

The Bachelor of Aerospace Engineering with Honours at USM is a four-year, full-time programme designed to meet the rigorous standards of the Engineering Accreditation Council (EAC). Built on insights from key industry stakeholders, the curriculum ensures a progressive and balanced learning curve. Students build a strong foundation in core engineering principles during their first two years, followed by an in-depth focus on specialized aerospace disciplines, tailored elective courses and hands-on professional projects in their final years. Beyond technical expertise, our teaching and learning approach is structured to nurture well-rounded global citizens. Students develop essential non-technical competencies including communication, engineering management, finance, ethics and environmental sustainability ensuring they are adaptable and prepared to tackle complex future challenges in the global aerospace sector. Upon graduation, students possess the comprehensive knowledge and practical skills required to seamlessly register as Graduate Engineers with the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM). This provides a strong officially recognized foundation for our alumni to advance their careers and achieve their full Professional Engineer status.

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Main Areas of Study

Fluid
Applied Mechanics & Thermofluid

This area includes Engineering Materials, Static, Dynamics and Mechanism, Strength of Materials, Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics & Heat Transfer, Composite and Structural Dynamics.
System Design
Aerospace System & Flight Control

This area includes Aerodynamics, Aircraft Aerodynamics, Flight Performance, Flight Stability & Control, Orbital Mechanics, Propulsion System, Aircraft Subsystem Elements, Spacecraft Subsystem Elements, Control System Theory, Electrical Technology, and Mechatronics.
Material and Structure
Materials, Structures & Manufacturing

This area covers Aerospace Structure, Aerospace Structural Design, Spacecraft Subsystem Design, Aircraft Design, Engineering Drawing, Machine Component Design, Computer Aided Engineering Design, Manufacturing Technology, and Aerospace Manufacturing Tech.
Space System
Space Systems

This area includes Orbital Mechanics, Spacecraft Subsystem Elements, Spacecraft Sub-system Design, and Spacecraft Design.
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Career Opportunities

Aerospace Engineering is a multidisciplinary field that presents various career opportunities for graduates. Below are some of the current career opportunities available to aerospace engineering graduates:

  • ">Aeronautic: Aerospace Manufacturing, aerospace composite, control system, aircraft propulsion, thermo-fluids, aircraft systems, aircraft system design, aircraft maintenance, flight engineer, aerodynamics, aircraft design, and aircraft licensed engineer.
  • Astronautic: Satellite design, orbital mechanics, spacecraft attitude and determination control system, space environment, rocket propulsion system, testing and integration, launcher, and spacecraft communication system.
  • Aerospace Management: Aerospace Project Management.
  • Satellite Application: Communication and Remote Sensing.

The School also has close ties with the local aerospace industries. One of the aerospace industries that has close ties with the school is Spirit Aerosystems, an international aerospace company with a plant in Subang which produces manufacturing composite components for Airbus and Boeing. The school has a few undergraduate attachment programs with Spirit Aerosystems and currently extends its relationship at the post-graduate level.

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Program Brochure

The programme brochure provides additional information about the Bachelor of Aerospace Engineering curriculum, academic structure, and student learning experience.

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