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Stanford University – Aeronautics and Astronautics Department

The Department has a strong presence in computational aerospace engineering and an innovative research program in Computational-Based Design. This program, which is carried out primarily in the Aerospace Computing Laboratory , the Aerospace Design Lab, and the FRG, focuses on multidisciplinary frameworks that can link different physics pertaining to aeronautics and astronautics, multiscale computational approaches that can deal with large ranges of time and spatial scales, high-fidelity computational schemes that can enable predictive simulations, optimization algorithms that can handle complex integrated systems, and model-reduction methods that can integrate computation with design.

Master of Science in Aero/Astro

Course Requirements

The Master’s degree program requires 45 quarter units of course work, which must be taken at Stanford. It can be completed in one academic year, although some students opt to take longer. The course work is divided into four categories: Basic Courses, Mathematics Courses, Technical Electives, and Other Electives.

Basic courses:

M.S. candidates must select eight courses as follows:

(I) Five courses in the basic areas of Aeronautics and Astronautics (one in each area):

1. Fluids: 200 (Applied Aerodynamics), 210A (Fundamentals of Compressible Flow)
2. Structures: 240A (Analysis of Structures)
3. Guidance and Control: ENGR 105 (Feedback Control Design), ENGR 205 (Introduction to Control Design Techniques)
4. Propulsion: 283 (Propulsion)
5. Experimentation: 236A (Spacecraft Design), 241X (Design, Construction, and Testing of Autonomous Aircraft), 255 (Space Experiments Laboratory), 284B (Propulsion System Design Laboratory), ENGR 206 (Control System Design), ENGR 207A (Modern Control Design I)

(II) Three courses, one each from three of the areas below:

1. Fluids: 200 (Applied Aerodynamics), 210A (Fundamentals of Compressible Flow)
2. Structures: 240B (Analysis of Structures) or 256 (Mechanics of Composites)
3. Guidance and Control: 242A (Classical Dynamics), 271A (Dynamics and Control of Spacecraft and Aircraft), 272 (Global Posiioning Systems), 279A (Space Mechanics)
4. One course selected from A/A courses numbered 200 and above, excluding seminars and independent research.

Students who believe they have satisfied Basic Course requirements previously may request a waiver of one or more courses.

Mathematics Courses:

M.S. candidates are expected to exhibit competence in applied mathematics. Students meet this requirement by taking two courses – a minimum of six units – of either advanced mathematics offered by the Mathematics Department or technical electives that strongly emphasize methods of applied mathematics. Common choices include:

1. AA214A (Numerical Methods in Fluid Mechanics); 214B, 214C
2. CME200 (Linear Algebra with Application to Engineering Computations)
3. CME204 (Partial Differential Equations in Engineering)
4. EE263 (Linear Dynamic Systems)
5. CME108 (Introduction to Scientific Computing)
6. Stat 110 (Statistical Methods in Engineering and the Physical Sciences, Stat 116 (Theory of Probability)
7. Math 115 (Fundamental Concepts of Analysis), Math 120 (Modern Algebra)

The list of mathematics courses in the department’s handbook has additional suggestions, and includes all courses in Mathematics numbered 200 or above. In order to use applied mathematics courses not on either list to fulfill this requirement, prior approval should be obtained from the student’s advisor and the candidacy chair. (Note: Calculus, ordinary differential equations, and vector analysis are fundamental math prerequisites and will not satisfy the mathematics requirement. They may be counted only as a free elective.)

Technical Electives:

Students, in consultation with their advisor, will select at least four courses from among the graduate-level courses, totaling at least 12 units, from departments in the School of Engineering and related science departments. Normally, one course (3 units) may be directed research.

Other Electives:

It is recommended that all candidates enroll in a humanities or social sciences course to complete the 45-unit requirement. Practicing courses in, for example, art, music and physical education, do not qualify in this category. Language courses may qualify.

Engineer’s Degree in Aero/Astro

The degree of Engineer represents an additional year (or more) of study beyond the M.S. degree and includes a research thesis. The program is designed for students who wish to do professional engineering work upon graduation and who want to engage in more specialized study than is afforded by the master’s degree alone. Admission standards are substantially the same as for the master’s program.

Course Requirements

Students wishing to pursue the Engineer’s degree must first fulfill the department’s requirements for the master’s degree or their substantial equivalent. Beyond the master’s degree, a total of 45 units of work is required, including a minimum of 30 units of courses. These 30 units should include 9 units of mathematics and 15 units of course work chosen from one particular field of study decided upon in consultation with the student’s advisor. Free electives may be used to complete the 30 units (excluding practicing courses in music, art and physical education). Students may register for up to 15 units of Engineer thesis.

Candidates for the degree of Engineer are required to have a minimum GPA of 3.0 for courses beyond those required for the Master’s degree. (All courses except seminars and those that are mandatory pass/no-credit should be taken for a grade.)

Candidacy

Students studying towards the Engineer degree must submit an Application for Candidacy no later than the second quarter of Engineer’s study, and at least one quarter before graduating. This form indicates the courses and thesis work that the student will be using for the degree. If the research topic cannot be clearly described when this form is filed, the area of research should be described along with a timetable for identifying a thesis topic. Blank forms may be obtained in the A/A Student Services Office.

The Application for Candidacy should be signed by the student’s advisor. If the research is in an area different from the academic advisor’s expertise, then a research advisor should also sign. The form should then be submitted to the A/A Student Services Office for the Candidacy Chairman’s signature. Neglecting to file for candidacy can prevent the receipt of the degree.

Changes to the program of study can be filed at any time by submitting a revised Candidacy form or a “Request for Change in Academic Program.” After the advisor’s signature is obtained, the form should be submitted to the A/A Student Services Office for the Candidacy Chairman’s approval. In order to graduate, all units listed on the current Candidacy form must be completed.

Ph.D. in Aero/Astro

In order to be admitted to study for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Aeronautics and Astronautics, students must have fulfilled the requirements for the Department’s Master of Science degree or its substantial equivalent.

Applicants who have received their M.S. from other institutions may apply directly to the Ph.D. program. Students who are currently pursuing the M.S. in our department and wish to continue for the Ph.D. should submit a Graduate Program Authorization petition form online through Axess at the beginning of their last quarter in the Master’s program. Current Stanford students in other degree programs who wish to be considered for admission to the Aero/Astro Ph.D. program will also follow the procedures described above, but will need to submit additional supporting materials; check with the Aero/Astro Student Services Office for details.

Course Requirements

The doctoral study program is essentially a specialized continuation of the program for the Master’s degree. Each individual program, designed by the student in consultation with the advisor, should represent a strong and cohesive program reflecting the student’s major field of interest. A total of 90 units of credit is required beyond the M.S. Of these 90 units, a minimum of 36 must be formal coursework (excluding research, directed study, and seminars), consisting primarily of graduate courses in engineering and the pertinent sciences. The remainder of the 90 units may be in the form of either Ph.D. dissertation units or free electives. Units which were applied toward the M.S. degree cannot be used again. For students who elect a minor in another department, a maximum of 12 units from the minor program may be included in the 36 units of formal coursework; the remaining minor units may be considered free electives and are included within the 90 unit total required for the Aero/Astro Ph.D.

Mathematics: Students who are working towards the doctoral degree in Aeronautics and Astronautics must take 12 units of mathematics courses, with at least 6 of these units taken from courses with numbers over 200. There are many courses offered by the Aero/Astro department and the other engineering departments that have sufficient mathematical content that they may be used to satisfy the Mathematics requirement; a partial list is included in this Guide, but there are many others that may be acceptable. Please consult with your advisor and the A/A Student Services Office before assuming that a particular course will be accepted in your own program.

Candidacy

At Stanford, Ph.D. students must complete the candidacy process and be admitted to candidacy by their second year of doctoral study. There are two requirements for admission to Ph.D. candidacy in Aero/Astro: students must first pass the departmental qualifying exam (for detailed deadlines, see the section on Ph.D. Qualification, following), and must then submit an official Application for Candidacy. This “candidacy form” lists the courses the student will take to fulfill the requirements for the degree.

Candidacy is valid for five years; this term is not affected by leaves of absence.

2010-11 Tuition Schedule

Regular quarterly tuition for the academic year, payable Autumn, Winter, and Spring quarters, is as follows:

*Ph.D. students in the Biomedical Sciences and in Graduate Business are assessed the regular graduate tuition rate.

**TGR and TMR students may carry 1, 2, or 3 units at the assessed rate.

Document fee

A Document Fee of $200 is assessed once upon first admission to Stanford as an undergraduate or graduate student, including Law, GSB, and Medicine students. Non-degree option (NDO) students, such as summer session and non-degree seeking SCPD students, are assessed a $100 Document Fee.

For a typical single graduate student living on-campus with no dependents, here is the standard budget:

Standard Budget

Fellowships for Graduate Study

Each year, the Aero/Astro department awards several graduate fellowships, primarily to entering master’s degree candidates with the potential for doctoral study. Fellowships normally provide full tuition and a substantial living-expense stipend for one academic year (Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters). The department also nominates outstanding applicants for Stanford Graduate Fellowships, which provide three years of full support.

Fellowship awards are based solely on an evaluation of the graduate school application, and no additional forms or materials are required for consideration. There is a box on the application form that indicates whether the applicant wishes to be considered for financial aid; those who check “yes” and whose applications are complete by our aid deadline will be considered for fellowship support. Fellowship awards are generally announced by March 15 of each year, with a reply deadline of April 15.

Applicants are also strongly encouraged to apply for national fellowships such as the NSF, Hertz, and NDSEG programs (for U.S. citizens) or for comparable financial aid programs from their home countries.

Competition for all categories of fellowship is, of course, very strong, and our limited funds will not allow us to offer Stanford support to most of the outstanding students whom we admit each year. U.S. citizens may also wish to consider need-based, federally funded student loan programs; for information and the appropriate forms, contact the Financial Aid office at Stanford or at your home institution. (Graduate students are currently considered independent of their parents for these loan programs.)

Research Assistantships (RA’s) and Course Assistantships (CA’s)

Research Assistants

Aero/Astro research assistantships are usually considered part of a long-term commitment to doctoral-level research, so it is rare for an incoming student to receive an RA offer in this department.  The research assistants are selected by individual faculty members, who will usually have worked together with the student in one or more courses, and in some directed study, before deciding on an RA appointment. Salaries are set by the faculty member according to department standards, within limits set by the University and School. Generally, salaries are highest for students who have passed the Qualifying Exams, and lowest for those who have not received the M.S. degree.

Most Aero/Astro RA’s are half-time positions.  During the academic year, assistantship appointments may not exceed this level, which means 20 hours/week of paid work.  (The other “half” of the time is courses and/or research units.)  In summer, some labs will allow 75% or 90% RA appointments, with correspondingly higher salaries.

Aero/Astro Course Assistants

Are assigned by the department in the early summer for the following academic year. Application information for Course Assistantships will be posted by the A/A Student Services Office in the spring quarter. Applicants are expected to have taken and done well in the course in which they will assist. Aero/Astro CA’s usually are 50% appointments (20 hours/week); salaries are set by the University, and are roughly comparable to RA’s.

Aero/Astro students may also serve as course assistants in other departments. A student who feels qualified to assist in graduate or undergraduate courses in another Stanford department may contact that department to ask how to apply for any available positions. (Each department at Stanford may set its own priorities and procedures for hiring assistants. The pay scales will be fairly consistent, however.)

Students also receive a significant tuition allowance, described below.

Tuition Allowance

Students with assistantships receive tuition allowances in addition to their monthly salaries. A 50% RA or CA has the tuition bill reduced to the eight- to ten-unit rate; this tuition for 8-10 units is fully paid for by the assistantship.

Note: For Fall, Winter, and Spring Quarters, graduate students who are not on TGR status must be enrolled for at least 8 units in order to receive any tuition allowance.

RA’s and CA’s with a less-than-50% appointment receive a proportionally smaller tuition allowance. They may accept more than one RA/CA appointment in the same quarter, as long as the combined percentage does not exceed 50%. The student will receive both salaries and a tuition grant based on the combined percentage. For example, if they total 50%, the tuition allowance will be 8-10 units and the bill will be adjusted accordingly.

Tuition allowance for summer quarter assistantships of over 50% will match the number of units (between 1 and 10 units) in which the student enrolls. Students with the maximum 90% summer appointment will receive tuition allowance at the one- to three-unit level.

Source: http://www.stanford.edu/

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Georgia Institute of Technology

About Georgia Tech

The Georgia Institute of Technology is one of the nation’s top research universities, distinguished by its commitment to improving the human condition through advanced science and technology.

Georgia Tech’s campus occupies 400 acres in the heart of the city of Atlanta, where 20,000 undergraduate and graduate students receive a focused, technologically based education.

Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)^*, the Institute offers many nationally recognized, top-ranked programs. Undergraduate and graduate degrees are offered in the Colleges of Architecture, Computing, Engineering, Management, Sciences, and the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts. Georgia Tech is consistently ranked in U.S. News & World Report’s top ten public universities in the United States.

Information Security Program Information

1. Degree Type Offered – M.S.
2. Degree Programs Offered – Masters – Information Security
3. Admittance Terms – Fall
4. Application Deadlines – February 1
5. Concentration / Research Areas – Secure Computing Technology, Information Security Policies & Strategies

Master of Science in Information Security

The College of Computing in cooperation with the Sam Nunn School of International Affairs has established a Master of Science degree in Information Security. The program operates in conjunction with the Georgia Tech Information Security Center (GTISC), which was named a Center of Excellence in Information Assurance by the National Security Agency. The Information Security program provides students with background and insight into general knowledge issues before concentrating on either technical or policy coverage of key elements of information security. The general knowledge aspects of the program touch on the issues surrounding the impact of information security on our lives, private citizens’ concern for privacy, information security risks to business and government, and the impact of laws and public policy. The technical concentration focuses on examining the general dimension of providing security for information processing systems (secure operating systems and applications, network security, cryptography, and security protocols). The policy concentration focuses on the many non-technical dimensions of information processing and security, including domestic and international policy processes, organizational routines and innovation, risk perception, industry-government relations, and the constitutional framework for governmental actions. These unique, interdisciplinary strengths of computing and policy are at the core of our program.

Course of Study

The Master of Science in Information Security is a three-semester program for a total of 32 semester hours. Each student is required to take a set of core courses, a practicum, and one of two concentrations (technology or policy). The core is composed of seven courses, and the concentrations are three courses tailored to the student’s needs and desires, but are focused on technology or policy.

Fixed Core Courses (23 Hours)

CS 4235 (3-0-3) Introduction to Information Security
CS 6238 (3-0-3) Secure Computer Systems
CS 6260 (3-0-3) Applied Cryptography
CS 6262 (3-0-3) Network Security
CS 6265 (0-9-3) Information Security Laboratory
CS 6725 (3-0-3) Information Security Strategies and Policies
CS 8903 (5-0-5) Practicum/Project/Research

Concentration I (Technology Centric: 9 hours)

Choose three courses from the following:

MATH 4150 (3-0-3) Introduction to Number Theory
CS 4500 (3-0-3) Theory II
CS 6210 (3-0-3) Advanced Operating Systems
CS 6250 (3-0-3) Computer Networks
CS 6269 (3-0-3) Formal Models and Methods for Information Assurance
CS 6300 (3-0-3) Software Development Process
CS 6400 (3-0-3) Database Systems Concepts and Designs
CS 7260 (3-0-3) Internetworking Architecture and Protocols

Concentration II (Policy Centric: 9 hours)

Choose three courses from the following:

PUBP 4756 (3-0-3) Technology Forecasting and Assessment
PUBP 6401 (3-0-3) Science, Technology, and Public Policy
ECON 6150 (3-0-3) Cost and Benefit Analysis
MGT 6050 (3-0-3) Management Information Systems
MGT 6057 (3-0-3) Business Process Analysis and Design (SAP)
CIS 8680 (3-0-3) Security and Privacy of Information and Information Systems (offered by Georgia State University)

The College’s master’s degree requirements supplement the Institute’s master’s requirements listed in this catalog. Students must achieve a grade point average of at least 3.0 to graduate, and no course grade below C will count toward graduation.

Cost of Study

Below are tables giving you the estimated costs for tuition and fees, books and supplies, insurance and living expenses. Locate the program to which you are applying and use the figures in the corresponding table to determine how much funding you must be able to guarantee.

All programs are considered twelve month programs except for the following:

Nine Month Programs: Architecture (Ph.D. only), Bionformatics, Building Construction, City & Regional Planning, Digital Media, Economics, Evening MBA, Human Computer Interaction, Human Centered Computing, History and Sociology of Technology and Science, Industrial Design, Information Design Technology, Information Security, International Affairs, Master of Business Administration, Music Technology, Psychology, Public Policy, Quantitative Computational Finance.

International students except Permanent Residents whose first language is not English are required to take the TOEFL. Students who receive college degrees from U.S. universities and universities in some other English-speaking countries may be exempted from taking this exam. An OFFICIAL score report must be sent to Georgia Tech from Educational Testing Service. For required scores and appropriate codes, please see your programs information page.

Financial Assistance

The majority of financial assistance for graduate students at Georgia Tech comes from Graduate Assistantships. These assistantships support over 60% of GIT’s full-time graduate students. They provide not only a modest stipend, but also lower tuition. Students on fellowships and assistantships must be enrolled full-time.

Sources of Funding For Graduate Students

Graduate Research Assistants/Graduate Teaching Assistants

Graduate Teaching and Research Assistantships are usually awarded through students’ major departments. GTAs and GRAs may work, however, for other academic units and select research units of Georgia Tech. Most research assistantships are funded by faculty research grants. Students on Graduate Research Assistantships typically participate in the faculty member’s research by running experiments, analyzing data, doing library research, writing computer programs, and co-authoring papers. Graduate Teaching Assistants help faculty by grading, running labs, holding tutorials, etc. Specific enrollment and employment criteria must be met in order to receive a GRA/GTA tuition waiver. For more information see the Institute Policy on Graduate Assistantship Appointments and Waivers.

Loans

Some students will find they have to take out loans even if they do receive other funding. U.S. and State Government loans are available to citizens and permanent residents only and require advance planning. In order to assure timely availability of loan funds for the next academic year, graduate students must complete the loan application process by May 1. Contact the Office of Scholarships and financial Aid.

Fellowships

See the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid website.

Graduate Cooperative Education

See the Division of Professional Practice website.

Georgia Residency

Because Georgia Tech is a state school, out-of-state residents must pay higher tuition. To be declared a Georgia resident for fee-payment purposes, you must show that you have lived in the State of Georgia for more than one year and that you came to Georgia with the intent of establishing a domicile here, i.e. for reasons other than attending school. For a complete description of residency issues, please see the Registrar’s website.

Money for Conference Travel

The Graduate Student Government Conference Fund Sub-Committee allocates funds to provide secondary financial assistance for graduate students wishing to present papers for research performed at Georgia Tech. These funds are intended to supplement primary funding from the student’s department, advisor, or other sources. Applications for and complete information about these awards are available from the Graduate Student Government website.

Source: http://www.gatech.edu/

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University of Albany – SUNY

The University at Albany is an internationally recognized public research institution located in the state capital of New York. Established in 1844 and designated a university in 1962, UAlbany puts the world within reach for over 18,000 students at the graduate and undergraduate levels.

Reputation

Kiplinger’s Personal Finance ranks the University of Albany as one of the nation’s top colleges for excellence in academics and affordability, and Forbes magazine placed UAlbany in its top 100 “America’s Best Public Colleges” 2009 list. The College of Nanotechnology Science and Engineering ranks number one in the world. And U.S.News & World Report ranks the graduate programs in criminal justice, information technology and public administration among the top 10 in the nation.

Programs of Study

The University offers more than 120 programs leading to master’s and doctoral degrees. Undergraduates choose from 57 majors and 61 minors. A rigorous Honors College provides enriched opportunities for exceptionally motivated students.

Faculty

UAlbany’s 1,000-plus faculty members are world-class teachers and scholars who publish their work, consult with industry, and conduct research with an impact.

Students

The student body of 13,100 undergraduates and 4,900 graduate students includes representatives of 100 different nations.

Alumni

UAlbany’s 151,000-plus living alumni are across the world, working at the highest levels in education, scientific research, the law, and more.

Student Life

UAlbany students get involved in a variety of activities, from Greek life to musical groups to community service. The Division for Student Success offers a range of support services and opportunities, from career services to residential life to orientation.

Athletics

UAlbany sports has eight men’s and 11 women’s teams competing at the NCAA Division I intercollegiate level. Seventeen of these 19 are members of the America East Conference, while football competes in the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) Northeast Conference, and women’s golf in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC).

Tuition & Financial Aid

For the 2009-2010 academic year, undergraduates who are residents of New York pay $4,970; out-of-state undergrads pay $12,870. Graduate tuition is $8,370 for New York residents and $13,250 for those who live out of state. The University also offers scholarships and financial aid for students who qualify.

Information Science MS

This program is one of 50 nationally to be accredited by the American Library Association, which has more than 66,000 members in public, state, school, academic and special libraries in every sector of the economy. Graduates occupy top jobs in academic, public, school, corporate, and government libraries and archives, as well as in and many other information-handling organizations throughout the world. The program also provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to enter a doctoral program in information science.

Program Name: MSIS

Degree Level: MS

Department: Information Studies

School or College: College of Computing and Information

Required Credentials: Transcripts, 3 Letters of recomendation, GRE and Statement of goals

Application Deadline for Fall Admission and Assistantship Consideration: March 1
Application Deadline for Fall Admission without Assistantship Consideration: July 1

Application Deadline for Spring Admission and Assistantship Consideration: November 1
Application Deadline for Spring Admission without Assistantship Consideration: December 1

Application Deadline for Summer Admission and Assistantship Consideration: April 15
Application Deadline for Summer Admission without Assistantship Consideration: April 15

Cost of attendance

Please Note:

1. Tuition and fees as well as meal plan rates have been updated for the 2010-2011 academic year.
2. The recently enacted NYS Budget includes changes to the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP). Click here for more information.
3. Tuition and fees are subject to change without prior notice by official action of the State University of New York Board of Trustees.
4. The first Spring 2011 invoice will be issued on December 20, payment is due January 15. Enrollment in the Spring 2011 payment plan begins December 20, the deadline for enrollment is March 15.

Graduate: In-State

* Meal plan rate is based on the Off Campus/Apartment Plan.

* Meal plan rate is based on the Off Campus/Apartment Plan.

Graduate: Out-of-State

* Meal plan rate is based on the Off Campus/Apartment plan.

* Meal plan rate is based on the Off Campus/Apartment plan.

International Students are also subject to additional fees.  Please review the chart below and contact the Office of International Education at 518-591-8187 if you have any questions.

International Student Insurance

Comprehensive coverage for medical expenses, generally incurred off-campus, including medical evacuation and repatriation benefits, arising from covered accidents and sicknesses. There is a $100 deductible – can be waived in some circumstances. The insurance is mandatory for international students and scholars, F-1 and J-1 visas, and for students studying abroad. For further information and to learn about eligibility for insurance waivers, please visit the International Student Services website.

SEVIS Fee

$75.00 per-semester, mandatory fee for all International students who are F and J visa holders. This fee supports compliance with federal mandates for reporting and tracking International students and scholars and is non-refundable for course withdrawals bearing an official drop/withdrawal date of the first day of the semester or later. (NOTE: The University’s SEVIS Fee should not be confused with the $200 SEVIS Fee paid by visa applicants.) Questions about this fee should be referred to Ms. Margaret Reich, Director of International Student Services.

Financing Graduate Studies

The University at Albany has a significant variety of funding alternatives designed to provide opportunities for graduate degree students and potential graduate degree students to afford the higher education they seek. Given the breadth of graduate program offerings within the nine colleges and schools, there is no sole source for potential funding information.

The following funding options can be explored:

1. Need Based Programs
2. Merit Based Programs
3. Special Graduate Funding Opportunities and Programs
4. External Funding Opportunities
5. Resources for Current/Prospective Graduate Assistants
6. Additional Student Employment — Administrative Unit Graduate Assistantships
7. Student Employment Opportunities Listed with Human Resources

Source: http://www.albany.edu/

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