SALINA, Kansas — A new master’s degree is being offered at Kansas State University Salina’s Aerospace and Technology Campus.
The Master of Science in aeronautics online program has two options.
The first is an aerospace certification for individuals interested in aerospace manufacturing or maintenance for product certification and airworthiness or continued airworthiness certification in aviation maintenance. Students will learn the specifics about the certification process, which is critical to system safety, university officials note.
The second option focuses on leadership and policy. This track is for aerospace leaders who want to work in business management or policymaking for any sector of aviation operations, from air carriers to airports, legislative bodies, large corporations, as well as many other public and private functions.
“This new degree was created after meticulous research was completed to identify the needs and gaps in the aerospace industry and offers coursework that will equip students with the tools to define, research, and solve emerging challenges and those yet to be identified,” said Kurt Barnhart, K-State Salina professor of aviation.
The Master of Science in aeronautics offers students either a thesis option for those interested in continuing to a doctoral program or a non-thesis option for those who are completing their studies at the master’s degree level.
The degree will be offered online, providing a flexible learning style for working adults. This also allows industry professionals to share their insights through teaching, university officials said.
K-State Salina is accepting applications for the fall 2022 semester for the new degree.
For more information: Salina.K-State.edu/Academics/Degree-Options/Master-Aeronautics.