During the course work in semester one, the students have to complete five core modules and two laboratory modules. Each module has 45 contact hours. The modules will be conducted in NTU or TUM Asia facilities.
Pre-essential Module (Compulsory)
| Module Code | Core Modules | Lecturers | Hours | Sem |
| NM6020 | Business and Technical English |
Ms Tan Mia Huan
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40 | 1 |
Core Modules
| Module Code | Core Modules | Lecturers | Hours | Sem |
| MA6654 | Advanced Engineering Mathematics | Dr Lam Chung Yau | 45 | 1 |
| MA6621 | Aerodynamics | Asst Prof New Tze How, Daniel | 45 | 1 |
| MA6641 | Flight Performance and Dynamics | Asst Prof Go Tiauw Hiong | 45 | 1 |
| MA6631 | Propulsion | Prof Dr.-Ing Hans Peter Kau | 45 | 1 |
| MA6611 | Structures and Materials | Prof Sunil Chandrakant Joshi | 45 | 1 |
Laboratory Modules
| Module Code | Laboratory Modules | Lecturers | Hours | Sem |
| MA6651 | Aerospace Lab | Prof Lin RongMing | 45 | 1 |
| MA6652 | Design Lab | Dr Tonse Gokuldas Pai | 45 | 1 |
Focus Area Modules
There are 3 focus Area offered: 'Aerodynamics and Propulsion' , 'Structures, Materials and Aero-systems' and 'Flight Mechanics and Control'
Students will choose 3 modules from their Major Focus area, 2 modules from their Secondary Focus area, 2 modules from any of the Focus area and 2 modules as Electives from any of the Engineering courses provided by TUM Asia.
Focus Area 1: Aerospace and Propulsion |
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| Module Code | Focus Area Modules | Lecturers | Hours | Sem |
| MA6623 |
Dr Christian Stemmer
Dr Daniel Gaudlitz
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45 | 3 | |
| MA6632 | Computational Fluid Dynamics | Asst Prof Steven Hulshoff | 45 | 3 |
| MA6633 | Turbo Compressors | Prof Dr.-Ing Hans Peter Kau | 45 | 2 |
| MA6622 | Turbulent Flows | Asst Prof Jorg Uwe Schluter | 45 | 3 |
Focus Area 2: Structures, Materials and Aero-systems |
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| Module code | Focus Area Modules | Lecturers | Lecture Hours | Sem |
| MA6642 | Aero-systems | Prof Ng Heong Wah | 45 | 2 |
| MA6614 | Carbon Fibre Composite Materials | Prof Horst Baier | 45 | 2 |
| MA6613 | Fracture Mechanics and Non-Destructive Testing |
Prof Nader
Prof Brian Stephen Wong
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45 | 2 |
| MA6655 | Lightweight and Aerospace Structures | Prof Horst Baier | 45 | 3 |
| MA6612 | Plates and Shells | Prof Chai Gin Boay | 45 | 2 |
Focus Area 3: Flight Mechanics and Control |
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| Module Code | Focus Area Modules | Lecturers | Lecture hours | Sem |
| MA6645 | Advanced Control of Flight Systems | Prof Florian Holzapfel | 45 | 3 |
| MA6643 | Advanced Flight Dynamics | Asst Prof Go Tiauw Hiong | 45 | 3 |
| MA6644 | Flight Control Systems | Prof Florian Holzapfel | 45 | 3 |
| MA6656 | Spacecraft Technology 1 | Prof Alexander Hoehn | 45 | 3 |
No registration is required.
Electives will be completed in two weeks each. The exam will be at the end of each elective.
Cross-Discipline Modules
Students have to choose 2 Cross-Discipline Modules from the following list of modules.
| Module Code | Module Name | Lecturers | Hours | Sem |
| CD5030 | Aspects of Asian and European Relations Today | Dr Reuben Wong | 10 | 1 |
| CD5031 | Cultural, Social and Economical Aspects of Globalisation | Dr Reuben Wong | 10 | 1 |
| CD5131 | International Intellectual Property Law | Mr. Martin Schweiger | 10 | 1 |
| CD5170 | Selected Topics in Business Administration | Asst Prof Teo Gin Swee | 10 | 2 |
| CD5180 | Selected Topics in Business Management | Dr Charles Chow | 10 | 2 |
For those students who are interested, there will be a german language course offered.
Core Subjects
MA6654 Advanced Engineering Mathematics
Vector and Tensor Analysis, Introduction to numerical methods, solution techniques for Linear Algebraic Systems, Numerical Differentiation and Integration, Numerical Solutions of Ordinary and Partial Differential Equations, Numeric Linear Algebra.
Introduction, Governing equations, Inviscid and incompressible flows, Viscous boundary layers, Airfoil and wing characteristics, Incompressible flow around airfoils and wings, Dynamics of compressible flow fields, Compressible subsonic flows, Transonic flows, Supersonic flows, Hypersonic flows, Aerodynamic design considerations.
MA6641 Flight Performance and Dynamics
Basic fixed-wing aircraft performance, Aircraft stability and control, Fundamentals of airplane aerodynamics and propulsion, Performance consideration and handling qualities on aircraft design.
Revision of thermodynamics, Fundamentals of aircraft propulsion, Propulsion engines and performance analysis, Propeller engines, Gas turbine engines, Compressors and turbines, Combustors, Engine and airframe integration, Scramjets.
MA6611 Structures and Materials
Appropriate structural design and selection of materials, Various structural components of aircraft assembly, Typical loads during flight and structural vibration problems, Various characteristics of aerospace materials and deployment in aerospace structures and aircraft systems.
Lab Subjects
Students will undergo a series of lab exercises from all disciplines of aerospace engineering: Wind tunnel measurements, flight simulator, structures and materials, and computational methods.
Students will be given an aerospace related design task. Under the guidance of the lab supervisors, the entire design process will be completed and presented in a final presentation.
Focus Area Modules
Focus Area 1: Aerodynamics and Propulsion
MA6632 Computational Fluid Dynamics
Governing Equations, Principles of the Solution of Governing Equations, Structured Finite Volume Schemes, Unstructured Finite Volume Schemes, Temporal Discretization, Turbulence Modelling, Boundary Conditions, Acceleration Techniques, Consistency, Accuracy and Stability, Verification and Validation.
Compressor types and applications, Turbo compressors, Fundamentals of fluid dynamics and calculation methods, Principles of compressor stages, Rotor blades, Stator vanes, Blade profiles, Efficiencies and parameters of compressor stages, Flow similarity and Characteristics, Operating performance, Steady and unsteady operating performance, Measures for stability increase.
Nature of turbulent flows, Statistical description of turbulence, Reynolds-Averaged Navier-Stokes Equations, Free Shear Flows, Scales of Turbulence, Wall Bounded Flows, Direct Numerical Simulations, Eddy Viscosity Approaches to Modelling, Reynolds-Stress Approaches, Large-Eddy Simulations, Turbulent Combustion.
Focus Area 2: Structures, Materials and Aero-systems
Fuel and fuel systems, Environmental control system (ECS), Bleed air and avionics cooling, Landing gear and hydraulics, Flight control mechanisms for fixed and rotary wings aircraft, Helicopter power transmission system and other miscellaneous systems.
MA6614 Carbon Fibre Composite Materials
Typical carbon fibre composite materials and structures in military and civilian aircraft, Unidirectional, orthotropic, anisotropic and quasi-isotropic behavior; Classical laminate plate theory; Hygrothermal effects; Introduction to failure criteria; Basics of materials processing; Parameter studies and design steps.
MA6613 Fracture Mechanics and Non-Destructive Testing
Basics of the metal high and low cycle fatigue methodology, Flaw and damage tolerant approaches, Analysis of aircraft metal components, FAA/JAR requirements, Fracture Mechanics for defect assessment, Several Non Destructive Testing Techniques.
MA6655 Lightweight and Aerospace Strucutures
Overview on actual aerospace structures, Essentials of typical materials, Requirements for aircraft structures, Current and futures design concepts for fuselage and wing structures, Current and future space structures concepts, Design optimisation techniques.
Fundamentals of plate and shell theories, Contemporary analytical methods and powerful numerical techniques for solving challenging plate and shell problems, Fibre-composite materials.
Focus Area 3: Flight Mechanics and Control
MA6645 Advanced Control of Flight Systems
Application of modern control techniques in flight systems, Multivariable state-space and aircraft system representations, Various modern control techniques with applications and implementations.
MA6643 Advanced Flight Dynamics
Advanced treatment of flight dynamics. Linear and nonlinear aircraft equations of motion, Detailed longitudinal and lateral/directional dynamics. Numerical approaches and the application of linear system theory for studying the dynamical properties of flight.
Principles of control/stability augmentation systems and autopilots used in modern airplanes, Fundamentals of classical control theory analysis and design, Basic properties of airplane dynamic properties, Control strategy for various augmentation systems and autopilots.
MA6656 Spacecraft Technology 1
Rocket Equation, Rocket Ascent, Orbit Mechanics, Chemical/Electrical Propulsion, Kepler Elements, Hohmann Transfer, Re-Entry, Interplanetary Flight, Misson Analysis/Design, Thermal Control, Communication Subsystem.
Cross-Discipline Modules
NM6062 Business and Technical English
The course focuses on the skills needed to communicate research effectively and confidently in a variety of situations. Particularly, the focus is on technical writing, oral presentations and the interpersonal and intercultural communication skills required. Students will learn and develop effective strategies for writing and presenting their research findings in academic and professional situations. The course is also designed to enhance English communication competence in these settings.
CD5030 Aspects of Asian and European Relations Today
Understanding intercultural aspects, government structures and differences in European and Asian religions in business and private environment. Basic comparison in European and Asian modern history.
CD5031 Cultural, Social and Economical Aspects of Globalisation
To familiarise students with the basic principles on international economics and the problems and issues of the world economy as well as the terms used such as liberalism, mercantilism, free trade, protectionism. Topics on contemporary debate related to globalisation, concepts, theories, goals, and the main actors and the various opponents of a global economy, e.g. nongovernmental organisations, antiglobalisation movement, lobbyists, nationalist movements are covered. Students will also examine the social and cultural impact of globalisation, especially the transformation of local societies throughout the world. Topics are like the spread of religions across cultural borders, the replacement of local culture by popular culture, the impact of science and technology transfer, or the growing ethnic diaspora community worldwide etc.
CD5131 International Intellectual Property Law
This module will give a brief introduction to intellectual property rights, and focus on insights into general principles of patent law and international conventions governing the patent law. Current developments and criticism of the current patent law system will also be addressed. In addition practical (legal) aspects of the commercialisation of patents will be dealt with.
CD5170 Selected Topics in Business Administration
In this seminar, the fundamentals and basics of business administration are discussed in various examples from companies in Asia and Europe. Starting with the fundamental business theories, we soon come to the hard facts – how to run a company in a competitive environment. What factors make a company successful? How does a company become a global player and what risks exist in the market? How do companies deal with competitors and how do they find out what the marked, i.e. their customers, demand? "Strategic management" is the key to answer these questions as well as "Strategic competitiveness". We will further discuss the fundamentals in M & A (mergers & acquisitions) – how to estimate the value of a company and a global brand (branding). Diversification contra specialisation – several case studies will point up the different management theories.
CD5180 Selected Topics in Business Management
This is an interdisciplinary approach to leadership and management with insights into Sun Tze's "Art of War" and The Bhagavad Gita, linking Confucian ethics with Buddhist economics, with highlights of idiosyncrasies in doing business in Asia like Feng Shui, hampers and Guanxi. Key aspects of doing business in ASEAN, China and India will also be discussed.