Admissions
Admissions
Certificate in Mars Settlement and Exploration
Application Window
Open: Sep 12, 2022
Deadline: Nov 27, 2022 (11:59 PM)
rolling admissions thereafter as space permits
Entry Term
January 3 - Feb 25, 2022
Course requirements
4 Courses
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Tuition
$600 USD per Course
$2,400 USD for MSE Program
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Format
Online, executive-style
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Time Commitment​
5-10 hrs of live classes per week
Overview
Students are immersed in an interactive 9-week Program to learn about the science and systems involved in Mars settlement and exploration. The remote learning program provides an online certificate to train young professionals, researchers, and early settlers about Mars 101, human factors, life support, settlement operations, agriculture, geology, and more. Join 3rd cohort at MSE23 for guest lectures, small class sizes with limited seats, and class projects. Students develop the capability and mindset to apply the knowledge to research, exploration, and development of Mars and space.
The Program hosts four courses that are geared toward young professionals with a science or engineering background. MSE Program is open to humans from any background, major, and age intended for people with a bachelor's degree or enrolled in a Bachelors of Science program from a higher education institution.
Curriculum Vitae
Either standard or CV can be tailored as if you are applying to be an Astronaut and early settler on Mars.
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Statement of Interest
Applicants are encouraged to write a Statement of Interest which should be no more than 750 words that addresses your interests and preferred focus area(s). Please describe your passion for research, ability to overcome obstacles, and your professional goals and projects during and after the Program.
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English Language:
We do not require a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (ELTS) scores for this Program. All participants are expected to have elementary proficiency in English in order to register and successfully participate.
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Application Fee
The application fee is waived for the Program.
