Postgraduate Certificate in Aerospace Engineering
Aerospace
A course by
University of Auckland
A half-year, postgraduate-level certificate providing theoretical foundations and upskilling for work or further study in aerospace and space sectors.
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Core skills this course teaches
Develop theoretical foundations in aerospace engineering
Gain fundamental knowledge and understanding required for advanced study or employment in the aerospace sector.
Specialist skills in core aerospace topics
Deepen knowledge in areas such as systems design, dynamics, structures, fluid dynamics, and materials relevant to aerospace.
About This Course
The Postgraduate Certificate in Aerospace Engineering introduces students to the fast-growing space and aerospace sector in Aotearoa. Designed for upskilling and as a pathway into further study, it addresses core foundations in aerospace engineering, supported by the Te Pūnaha Ātea Auckland Space Institute. The programme is suitable both for professional engineers seeking domain-specific knowledge and those considering advanced studies in the field.
Course Content
- Aerospace Systems Design (AEROSPCE 730)
- Space Dynamics and Missions (AEROSPCE 720)
- Aerospace Structures and Mechanisms (AEROSPCE 740)
- Computational Fluid Dynamics (MECHENG 711)
- Aerohydrodynamics (MECHENG 712)
- Composite Materials (MECHENG 743)
- Radio Systems (ELECTENG 721)
- Modern Control Systems (ELECTENG 722)
- Communication Systems (ELECTENG 732)
- Agile and Lean Project Management (ENGGEN 731)
- Systems Thinking and Project Business Case (ENGGEN 732)
- Spatial Analysis and Geocomputation (GEOG 771)
- Advanced Raster Data Analysis (GEOG 772)
- Engineering Vibrations (MECHENG 722)
- Fundamentals of Supply Chain Coordination (OPSMGT 766)
- Accounting and Finance for Scientists (SCIENT 701)
- Marketing for Scientific and Tech. Personnel (SCIENT 702)
- Law and Intellectual Property (SCIENT 704)
- Advanced Embedded Systems (COMPSYS 704)
- Advanced Spatial Data Handling (GEOG 774)
- Multivariable Control Systems (MECHENG 724)
- Manufacturing and Industrial Processes (MECHENG 747)
- Advanced Operations Systems (OPSMGT 760)
- The Dynamic Universe (PHYSICS 753)
Build towards these roles
Work in New Zealand’s space and aeronautical industriesAdvance within engineering firms or research organisations engaged in aerospaceSpecialist engineering roles within the aerospace sector
Build skills in these industries
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