Expert: Paul Soderman - 3/22/2007

Question
QUESTION: Hi Paul,
        I did my Engineering in Information Technology from an Indian University however, I am intrested to persue M.S in Aerospace/Aeronautical/Astronautical Engineering.  I am going to give GRE. Please let me know, if I am eligible? If not what should I do for eligibility?
I would be greatful to you if you please reply to my query.
Waiting for your reply.............

Thanks,
Raj Singh
optimysticperson1984@gmail.com
ANSWER: Raj - Normally, entrance to an MS program in Engineering in the U.S. requires a BS in engineering or closely related science program.  I doubt that Information Technology covers the necessary science and math courses, but I don't know your program.  The best way to find out requirements is to visit the website of any university you might be interested in.  Usually, each department will list admission requirements or contact information for people who can help.  Good luck.
Paul

---------- FOLLOW-UP ----------

QUESTION: Thanks Paul for your quick response.
My Engineering in Information Technology is also called BE(Bachelor's in Engineering)/Btech(Bachelor's in Technology) in India. It is an 4 year regular course.Yes, Mathematics was my subject for 2 years in 4 year of my course. I have studied many topics in engineering like diffrential equations, fourier series,transforms,comples variables, partial differential equations,laplace transforms, computational techniques, differentials ,integrals and many more. I have also studied Physics for one year that include heat , optics,lasers,quantum mechanics etc. Let me know, if this suits to eligibility according to you?

Waiting for your reply..........

Thanks,

Raj Singh
optimysticperson1984@gmail.com

Answer
It sounds like your math background is adequate, but one year of physics may not be enough science.  Most engineering students also take chemistry, electronics, strength of materials, fluid mechanics, etc.  Take a look at a typical engineering curriculum on line.
Paul