完成MSSpS学位后，学生将能够：获得先进的科学，工程和计算技能，并对航天工业中应用的方法有广泛的了解。获得解决科学和技术环境中技术问题的真实经验。培养商务和沟通技巧，以弥合科学与商务之间的鸿沟。空间研究课程旨在帮助个人增加对空间工程，科学，计划管理和政策的了解。该计划包括高级工程，生物和物理科学课程，并向学生介绍影响空间商业化和国家政策的经济学，公共政策和管理学科。该计划重点培训对计划管理感兴趣的科学家和工程师，为他们提供工具，以应对美国太空政策，人类和机器人太空探索以及科学在太空探索和技术开发中的作用
Upon completing the MSSpS Degree, students will be able to: Achieve advanced science, engineering, and computational skills and a broad understanding of the methodologies applied in the space industry. Gain real life experience in solving technical problems in a science and technology environment. Develop business and communication skills to bridge the gap between science and business. The Space Studies track is geared to help individuals increase their knowledge of space engineering, science, program management and policy. The program includes advanced engineering, biological and physical science classes and introduces students to economics, public policy, and management disciplines, which impact space commercialization and national policy. This program focuses on training scientists and engineers interested in program management providing them with the tools to face the complex challenges inherent in US space policy, human and robotic space exploration, and the role of science in space exploration and technology development.