Graduate Capstone Course

Catalog description

The Master of Science in Aeronautics (MSA) Graduate Capstone Project (GCP) course is the culminating effort of the student's entire learning experience in the MSA degree. It is a written document on an aviation/aerospace topic that exposes the student to the aspects of research and technical writing. This course is included in the MSA curriculum to provide the student with the opportunity to research a project of special interest, but not to the level of a thesis. This is a required course for those students who choose not to write a thesis. Students will work with designated faculty to formulate, develop, and complete the aviation/aerospace project. The completion of the GCP course is designed to document significant evidence that all Program Outcomes have been met, and provides the student evidence of experience to show to current and prospective employers. The GCP course will be taken at the end of the student's degree program.