Aerospace Engineering (B.S.)/Materials Science and Engineering (B.S.)
Illinois Tech’s Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering/Bachelor of Science in Materials Science Engineering dual degree program allows students the opportunity to pursue studies and complete both degrees in as few as five years.
This program provides students more job opportunities in engineering, giving them a greater breadth of knowledge in the engineering field.
The undergraduate aerospace engineering program explores both the design and manufacturing of aircraft, as well as the design and flight of vehicles beyond Earth’s atmosphere. In combination with our undergraduate materials science and engineering program, students will additionally develop a deeper understanding of the structure, properties, processing, and service behavior of engineering materials, including metallic, ceramic, polymeric, and composite materials.
Students will have a thorough knowledge of engineering principles and methods to drive creativity and innovation through such subjects as aerospace materials, computational mechanics, propulsion, and spacecraft dynamics.
Program Overview
Students will gain thorough knowledge of engineering principles and methods to drive creativity and innovation by building skills in aerospace engineering and materials science and engineering. Graduates will gain an understanding of improved materials and solutions to technological, societal, and environmental problems and by learning aerodynamics, structures and materials, propulsion systems, flight mechanics, and controls for industry success.
Illinois Tech's aerospace engineering and materials science and engineering programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.
The current educational objectives of this program ensure our graduates will:
- Meet the expectations of employers of aerospace and materials engineers
- Be prepared to pursue advanced study if they so desire
- Be prepared to assume/undertake leadership roles in their communities and/or professions
Career Opportunities
The Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering/Bachelor of Science in Materials Science Engineering program will prepare you for such careers as:
- Research scientist
- Materials science engineer
- Design engineer
- Metallurgist
- Civil aeronautics
- Space program
- Defense industry
A student who wishes to receive a dual degree must complete all the required courses for each major as listed in the appropriate bulletin, except as stated below:
- No additional core curriculum courses or IPROs are required
- Required courses in one major may be used to satisfy electives in the second major
- All Illinois Tech rules pertaining to dual degrees must also be satisfied
Admissions requirements ensure that incoming students are well-prepared and qualified to succeed in their chosen program. Prospective students must review each program of interest to determine whether they meet admissions requirements as outlined in the course bulletin.