MS in Air and Space Law
Program Description
The Master of Science in Air and Space Law will provide focused legal knowledge in respect of the air and space industries. The object of the Master of Science in Law generally is to provide the ability to operate skillfully and knowledgeably in and around the law to enhance an existing career. This is an online and asynchronous air and space law curriculum that will be accessible to a large constituency and will enhance economic development in the United States through the enlargement and improvement of a workforce able to support the important and growing aviation and space industries.
Degree Requirements
The Master of Science in Air and Space Law requires:
- 30 credit hours total (15 two-credit courses)
- Courses offered in 7-week sessions across:
- First Fall; Second Fall; First Spring; Second Spring; First Summer; Second Summer
Program Length
Students may complete the degree:
- Approximately 1 year (full-time) (2 or 3 classes per 7-week session)
- Or pursue a flexible part-time schedule (1 or 2 classes per 7-week session)
Start Terms
Students may begin the program in either First Fall or First Spring.
Curriculum Structure
Students complete:
- 8 Core Courses (required)
- 7 Elective Courses (choose seven)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses - Required | ||
| LAWS 5701 | Intro to Law I: Legal Systems | 2 |
| LAWS 5702 | Intro to Law II: Legal Applications | 2 |
| LAWS 5710 | Capstone in Air and Space Law | 2 |
| LAWS 5711 | Cybersecurity in Air and Space | 2 |
| LAWS 5730 | International Aviation Law | 2 |
| LAWS 5731 | U.S. Aviation Law | 2 |
| LAWS 5740 | Outer Space Law and Commerce | 2 |
| LAWS 5741 | 2 | |
| Total Hours | 16 | |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Elective Courses - choose seven | ||
| LAWS 5712 | AI in Air and Space Law | 2-3 |
| LAWS 5713 | Export Rules for Air and Space Tech | 2 |
| LAWS 5714 | Government Contracts in Air and Space | 2 |
| LAWS 5715 | Sustainability Law in Air and Space | 2 |
| LAWS 5732 | Private International Air Law | 2 |
| LAWS 5733 | Drone Law and Policy | 2 |
| LAWS 5742 | Aerospace Business and Law | 2 |
| LAWS 5743 | Satellite Communications Law | 2 |
| LAWS 5744 | Satellite Imaging and Data Law | 2 |
| LAWS 5745 | Military Space Law | 2 |
