<p>I finished my undergraduate studies with a BA in finance this past May, and would like to enter graduate school and attain an MS or PhD in aerospace or astronautical engineering. I know that graduate engineering school is certainly possible for those with non-engineering undergrad degrees. However, the math and science requirements that I would need to make up before taking on graduate-level courses, or even before admission is even a possibility, would be pretty significant. </p>
<p>I've never heard from anyone who has successfully taken this route, so I would love to hear from anyone with firsthand knowledge of it or any thoughts at all. Thanks. </p>
<p>You would need to talk to the schools you are interested in, because each probably has different requirements. My dad is an engineering prof, and he said that in his department (civil engineering), you MUST get a BS in CE before you will be considered as an MS candidate. </p>
<p>It’s not just math and science you’d need to make up - it’s also design classes. There is a lot to learn as an undergraduate engineering student!</p>
<p>I don’t know how you can start a grad AE degree without having had the fundamental classes like thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, structural mechanics, etc. (which are on top of the core math and science requirements). </p>
<p>Neither do I, which is why I’m asking the crowd for thoughts and advice. Perspective from someone who has taken the route I want to is what I’m hoping for. </p>