Expert: Paul Soderman - 2/25/2010

Question
Hi,
Can a electronics and communication engineer do his master's degree in Aerospace/ Aeronautical Engineering. Which is best option and what will be the long-term job prospects and how to get better information about it.

Answer
In the U.S., every school has unique entrance requirements, which you can find on school websites.  Generally speaking, electronics and communications engineering studies would not be adequate preparation for graduate work in aeronautical engineering unless those studies included enough courses in fluid mechanics, gas dynamics, thermodynamics, kinematics, stress/strain, chemistry, physics, etc.  You might have to contact the department chairman to find out if your study program was adequate.