BSc

Aerospace: Maintenance Management

Learn more about studying Aerospace: Maintenance Management as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Program
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    4 years
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    33,930USD
  • Start date
    Jan, Sep

Program overview

What Middle Tennessee State University says about their program:

An important aspect of the aerospace industry is maintenance management, the part of the industry that keeps aircraft flying! This concentration offers preparation for students wishing to enter the aviation maintenance field as practicing maintenance technicians or as entry-level managers at aircraft repair stations or other types of operations involving aircraft manufacturing, maintenance, or modification. Learning about related components such as materials, including modern composites, and the proper repair and inspection of those materials is part of the field. The fundamental skills needed in aerospace vehicle repair and maintenance are stressed, together with management skills for such careers. MTSU is an approved Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) FAR Part 147 maintenance technician school for airframe and powerplant mechanics. The mission of the Maintenance Management Concentration is to prepare our students to become the leaders of the next generation of aerospace professionals by developing the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for successful careers in aerospace.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • Official high school or university transcripts
  • GPA of 2.75
  • ACT/SAT are optional

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • GRE, GMAT, or MAT depending on the program
  • GPA of 2.75 (Grade Point Average of 4.0 scale) is required for unconditional admission
  • Required minimum scores vary by academic departments
  • Submit a course-by-course evaluated transcript from a NACES evaluation service for all non-US college/university transcripts

English proficiency

Undergraduate

  • IELTS

    score of 5.5 or above

  • TOEFL iBT

    score of 61 or above (Computer-based 173 or above or paper-based 500 or above. The MTSU institution code is 1466.)

  • Duolingo English Test

    with a score of 85 or above

  • iTEP

    score of 3.5 or above

  • For transfer students, completion of English 1010 and 1020 at a US university
  • The ELS completion certificate of level

Postgraduate

  • TOEFL IBT

    minimum score 71; TEST CODE for MTSU is 1466

  • IELTS

    overall score of 6

  • UMELI

    minimum score of 85

  • ELS Level 112 Certificate of Completion
  • Duolingo English Test

    minimum score of 95

Documents required

  • Online application
  • Application fee
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Official academic transcripts
  • Copy of your passport photo page showing expiration date
  • Proof of current financial affidavit
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Fees and funding

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    US$26,000 per year

  • Graduate tuition

    US$38,000 per year

Funding

International Student's Scholarship

Scholarships in the amounts of $4,000, $8,000, and $16,000 per academic year are available and are merit-based. Applicants are automatically considered for a scholarship when admitted and notifications will be included in the admission letter. The scholarships are renewable annually during the course of a student's full-time enrollment but do not include summers.
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What is the cost of living near Middle Tennessee State University?

Local figures aren't available yet — values reflect USA-wide averages.

Category Cost  (in United States Dollar)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre$1,652Range: $1,046 to $4,269
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre$1,349Range: $891 to $2,857
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)$214Range: $130 to $400
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)$73Range: $50 to $110
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)$61Range: $30 to $110
Monthly public transport pass$65Range: $35 to $138
Monthly grocery basket$350Range: $250 to $500
Coffee shop drink$5Range: $3 to $9
Cinema or cultural event ticket$15Range: $11 to $23
Gym membership$45Range: $20 to $135

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for Middle Tennessee State University

Many international students will require a visa to study in the US, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.