SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING BACHELOR S DEGREE IN
WELCOME TO UNIVERSIDAD EUROPEA DE MADRID Welcome to Universidad Europea de Madrid, a young, dynamic institution, fully prepared to meet the challenges of today and the future, contributing to society s progress by: Training leaders and professionals well prepared to respond to the needs of a global market, who contribute to social progress with an entrepreneurial spirit and an attitude of ethical integrity. Creating and transferring knowledge through applied research of social relevance, therefore contributing to progress and positioning us at the forefront of intellectual and scientific development. As a member of Laureate International Universities, Universidad Europea de Madrid is linked to professors and students of more than 60 nationalities. The option to study and do internships abroad, obtain dual degrees at numerous universities worldwide, benefit from an Erasmus grant or course studies wholly or partially in English are all clear advantages that make our institution stand out among the rest. At our University, curricula are designed and reviewed in collaboration with professionals from different career fields ensuring that our students receive the education that both the job market and society demand. In addition, in order to guarantee that the student receives an optimum level of training, Universidad Europea de Madrid offers them the best faculty and tailored learning, as well as support at all times throughout their learning process. Our students learn not only how to be the best professionals, but also how to be capable citizens committed to the challenges of the 21st Century. Among such challenges, Universidad Europea de Madrid is known for its commitment to international cooperation and environmental awareness through the active participation of students and professors in awareness campaigns, training, and volunteer work. Universidad Europea de Madrid is also a leader in the construction of the European Higher Education Area, placing itself at the forefront by implementing new Bachelor s Degree Programs and pioneering the use of student-centered teaching methods, including offering academic excellence programs for students with outstanding capabilities. It is our belief that knowledge only takes on real value when it is successfully put into practice, and therefore Universidad Europea de Madrid offers specialized facilities and the latest in resources to each of our many degree programs. Hands-on training is also a fundamental part of our Bachelor s Degree programs, with internships carried out in more than 3,000 leading businesses and workplaces. Universidad Europea de Madrid, focused on the needs of our society, is aware of the growing demand for specialization in the job market, responding to this demand with a wide range of graduate studies including Master s and PhD programs. In addition, we recognize the need for lifelong learning, thus enabling professionals to access undergraduate and graduate studies. With this in mind, our institution offers the possibility of studying various degree programs with schedules that are compatible with working hours, using the innovative study methodology provided by Personal UEM, which allows students to combine campus-based and online training depending on their individual professional needs. Current times require us to make the greatest effort we can to help our graduates find jobs. In this respect, in addition to providing an education of excellence, our Career and Entrepreneurship Initiative Center advises, supports and assists in finding employment and attaining a successful professional career. All of this combines with research, the creation of new knowledge and the innovation of our faculty, through which our professors lead in new findings and applied research in fields of knowledge of great relevance such as health, sports, energy, etc. Academic excellence in the new European Higher Education Area, a holistic university education, employability, social responsibility, and the creation of knowledge: the perfect combination. Dra. Águeda Benito Rector, Universidad Europea de Madrid
BACHELOR S DEGREE IN WHAT UEM CAN OFFER YOU THROUGH THIS DEGREE PROGRAM CAMPUS STUDY IN ENGLISH STUDY OPTION SCHEDULES Villaviciosa de Odón 100% in English (one first year group) 100% Campus-based Instruction (Monday to Friday) Bilingual (80% English, 20% Spanish) The Bachelor s Degree in Aerospace Engineering, a four year program, will give you all the skills needed to be a Technical Aviation Engineer. When you finish, if you wish, you may complement your studies with a Master s Degree which will qualify you to work as an Aeronautical Engineer. Aeronautical and Aerospace engineers work internationally, so this degree is taught entirely in English as of the second year. The first year is taught almost exclusively in Spanish in order to smooth the transition to college life. You will have the opportunity to enroll in specific English courses at the university that will enable you to continue studying in English without difficulty. For the 2011/2012 academic year, one group will be taught 100% in English from day one. After earning your degree in Aerospace Engineering, you will be ready to assume the duties of a professional aeronautical engineer and will be regarded as a high-tech engineer with expertise in business management obtained at Universidad Europea de Madrid, a university with close ties to the business world. Aeronautical engineers are in high demand, both in Spain and abroad. They supervise and manage the design and manufacture of aircraft, satellites, missiles, and so on. What s more, they work in and are highly regarded by other high-tech industries thanks to their specialized high-technology training. Almost all graduates find work within one year after graduation. Half begin their career working at high-level positions abroad. If you are fascinated by the world of aircraft, love high technology, have good grades in high school and want to earn an internationally recognized engineering degree, don t pass up the opportunity to enroll in the Bachelor s Degree in Aerospace Engineering at Universidad Europea de Madrid.
BACHELOR S DEGREE IN CURRICULUM 1 st Year ECTS TYPE Calculus I 6 UC Physical Foundations of Engineering 6 UC Computer Science for Engineering 6 UC Graphic Expression 6 UC Chemistry for Engineering 6 UC Algebra 6 UC Aerospace Technology 6 DR Navigation Systems I 6 DR Materials Science 6 DR Communication Skills for Engineering 6 DR 3 rd Year ECTS TYPE Managerial Skills 6 DR Aerospatial Production and Projects 6 DR Fluid Mechanics II 6 DR Mechanic and Graphic Design 6 DR Aeronautical Structures and Vibrations 6 DR Flight Mechanics 6 DR Vehicles and Missiles Space 6 DR History, Professional Ethics and Deontology 6 DR Maintenance and Certification of Aerospace Vehicles 6 DR Aerodynamics and Aeroelasticity 6 DR 2 nd Year ECTS TYPE Calculus II 6 UC Foundations of Business Organization 6 UC Navigation Systems II 6 DR Thermodynamics and Propulsion 6 DR Mechanics 6 DR Fluid Mechanics I 6 DR Statistics 6 UC Management of Aerospace Companies 6 UC 4 th Year ECTS TYPE Aircraft Design 6 DR Satellite Design 6 DR Aerospace Ecology (or Budgetary Control) 6 RE Aerospace Production Systems (or Entrepreneurship) 6 RE English 6 DR Internship I 6 DR Internship II 6 DR Graduation Project 6 DR Materials Resistance and Elasticity 6 DR Air transport 6 DR Required Electives UC DR RE Choose 4 from the 11 Required electives University Core Requirement Degree Requirement Required Electives Courses in the curriculum are subject to change
AERONAUTICAL AND As aeronautical and aerospace engineers work internationally and use English as their working language, courses for this degree program will be taught in English, ensuring you the opportunity to work at the highest level in any country in the world, in a working environment similar to that found at our University. The curriculum is designed so that you may choose to do your internship abroad during the last semester. During your third year, you may also study abroad for one or two semesters at a university with which our institution has Erasmus agreements. Your connection to the professional world is one of many factors that will distinguish you as a graduate of Universidad Europea de Madrid. Here you ll enjoy an environment similar to what you will find in your working life: multicultural, innovative and practical. Our predominantly hands-on program, designed and delivered jointly by working engineers and experts in university education, will prepare you for your intense internship period, which you must undertake at the end of your third year. Upon completing this internship, your profile will be that of a young engineer capable of dealing with cutting-edge technology who can put their own ideas into practice. This profile is in high demand among companiesand will allow you to embark on your future career with a guarantee of success. Universidad Europea de Madrid s School of Engineering is a pioneer in the adaptation of engineering to the new European Higher Education Area. Our professors, who have extensive experience within the sector and in different countries, enrich their courses by inviting guest lecturers to come and share their experiences and show us how they solved problems encountered in their professional lives. The learning tools we use, such as simulation, drawing, calculus and presentations, are the same as those used in the aeronautical sector, thus allowing rapid adaptation to the professional world. The Villaviciosa Campus has a large number of laboratories available to both general courses and required courses in the Bachelor s Degree in Aerospace Engineering. Training without boundaries, as it has always been in the aeronautical world.