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) 
Core Courses - Required
LAWS 5701Intro to Law I: Legal Systems2
LAWS 5702Intro to Law II: Legal Applications2
LAWS 5710Capstone in Air and Space Law2
LAWS 5711Cybersecurity in Air and Space2
LAWS 5730International Aviation Law2
LAWS 5731U.S. Aviation Law2
LAWS 5740Outer Space Law and Commerce2
LAWS 57412
Total Hours16
Elective Courses - choose seven
LAWS 5712AI in Air and Space Law2-3
LAWS 5713Export Rules for Air and Space Tech2
LAWS 5714Government Contracts in Air and Space2
LAWS 5715Sustainability Law in Air and Space2
LAWS 5732Private International Air Law2
LAWS 5733Drone Law and Policy2
LAWS 5742Aerospace Business and Law2
LAWS 5743Satellite Communications Law2
LAWS 5744Satellite Imaging and Data Law2
LAWS 5745Military Space Law2