Graduate Diploma in Flight Control Systems
Type of Study
Full Time
Application period
8 Jan 2025 till 19 Mar 2025
Duration
4 years
Next intake
1 Sep 2025
Credits
240
Awarding university
TUM & SIT (Singapore Institute of Technology)
The Graduate Diploma in Flight Control Systems, offered by TUM Asia, provides a comprehensive foundation in flight mechanics, control systems, and aeronautical principles.
Designed for professionals in the aerospace field or those seeking to upskill, the programme combines theoretical knowledge with applied learning to prepare participants for advanced roles in aircraft control and system design. Those seeking to advance further can stack the Graduate Diploma towards a Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering, awarded by TUM (Germany’s #1 university and top in the EU, QS Rankings 2026).
Highlights
Learn and Benefit from German Experts
Modules are taught by TUM professors and industry specialists, who travel from Germany to teach exclusively in Singapore.
Focused Learning with Block Teaching System
Benefit from high quality instructional time in small class settings, allowing intensive learning for deeper understanding of each subject.
German Engineering, Asian Relevance
Our lecturers work closely with the industry partners, integrating real-world examples into their lessons to enhance practical learning.
Meet Singapore’s Growing Aerospace Industry Needs
Apply your newly acquired knowledge directly within your company for immediate impact, with guidance and support from our lecturers.
Tailored Learning, Designed for Your Growth
Flexible modules designed to align with your career goals. Select modules that suit your career aspirations, enabling you to specialise in areas most relevant to your professional growth.
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Programme Structure
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The curriculum integrates aeronautical science with modern control technologies to equip participants with industry-relevant expertise. Modules such as Introduction to Flight Mechanics and Introduction to Aeronautics build a strong understanding of flight dynamics and aircraft performance, while Flight Control Systems and Advanced Flight Control Systems develop advanced competencies in control design and system modelling.
Hands-on learning is reinforced through the MATLAB Aero Lab, where participants apply computational tools to simulate and analyse flight control systems. The module on Safety and Certification of Avionics and Flight Control Systems further deepens understanding of regulatory compliance, safety standards, and certification processes in aviation.
Upon successful completion of all 6 modules, you will be awarded the Graduate Diploma in Flight Control Systems.
Modules Available
Introduction to Flight Mechanics
This module will cover topics in flight system dynamics and flight control. Students will be able to understand relations between aircraft performance and flight control. Through this module, students will be able to apply aircraft performance calculations that are required in the preliminary design of aircraft and will be able to design basic flight controllers for stabilisation and improvement of flight properties.
MATLAB Aero Lab
Embark on an exploration of MATLAB and Simulink in the dynamic field of aerospace engineering with the MATLAB Aero Labs course. This comprehensive module is designed to arm you with the fundamental skills and advanced techniques essential for modeling, simulation, and control in aerospace applications. Through a hands-on approach, you’ll delve into MATLAB and Simulink toolboxes, discovering their vast capabilities in simulation, system analysis, optimisation, and control design. The course begins with general exercises that introduce you to the breadth of tools and functions available. This foundation will enable you to tackle more complex problems and algorithms confidently. As the programme progresses, you’ll engage in specialised exercises that focus on aerospace-specific challenges, particularly in flight system dynamics and flight control systems. These exercises are tailored to provide a deeper understanding of how MATLAB and Simulink can be leveraged to enhance innovation and efficiency in aerospace engineering tasks. In engineering, proficiency in MATLAB and Simulink is essential. From startups to major companies, these tools are the backbone of designing control systems, modeling systems, and analyzing dynamics across various engineering fields. Mastering them is essential not only for future aerospace engineers but for any engineer who aims to contribute in the domain of modelling, system analysis and control.
Flight Control Systems
This module introduces the basic operating principle of flight controls. Based on the non-linear equations of motion of airplanes and basic control theory principles, control strategies are derived in order to improve the handling qualities or stability of airplanes. In addition, strategies for the implementation of autopilots are presented.
Safety and Certification of Avionics and Flight Control Systems
This module addresses the certification process of avionics and flight control systems in commercial aviation. The focus of this lecture lies in safety analysis methods, taking common approaches of their employment in development projects of safety-critical systems in the industry into account. The module begins with giving a general overview of the development and certification of flight control systems, along with the contents of relevant development standards and recommended practices and the resulting process structure. Based on this, profound knowledge of the process and methods of safety assessment of complex technical systems in aircraft is conveyed.
Advanced Flight Control Systems
This module conveys complex control concepts for aircraft. How the C*-criterion is derived and modern concepts of adaptive control in aviation are covered.
Introduction to Aeronautics
This module will provide a basic overview of the different systems and processes applied in aviation. A general understanding of civil and military aviation will be given to enable basic differentiation of different aircraft configurational layouts. In particular, the interaction among different system elements, their respective requirements and their impact on configuration level will be outlined.
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Who Should Attend
For individuals and professionals working in the aerospace sector, as well as those seeking to upskill or transition into this specialised field.
Admission Requirements
A Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in a relevant field, preferably in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or General Engineering, is required. However, applicants from other fields may also be considered.
Applicants who do not meet the formal entry requirements may still be considered based on:
- At least 5 years of relevant work experience, or
- Supporting evidence of competency readiness.
Shortlisted candidates may be required to attend an interview. TUM Asia reserves the right to select and admit applicants.
For applicants whose native language or language of instruction from previous studies is not English, a TOEFL / IELTS score is required. For more information:
- TOEFL (www.toefl.org):
- IELTS (www.ielts.org):
IELTS
6.5
TOEFL
88+
For applicants with a Chinese, Vietnamese or Indian school or university degree, an Akademische Prüfstelle (APS) certificate is required.
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Certification
Participants will be awarded the Graduate Diploma in Flight Control Systems upon successful completion of all 6 modules.
Note:
- Transcripts for individual module examinations can be issued to the participants upon request.
Stacking to a Master’s degree:
- You have the flexibility to upgrade to the Master’s degree programme, with the option to stack your completed modules towards a Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering.
Schedule
| Module | Date |
|---|---|
|
Introduction to Flight Mechanics |
TBA |
|
MATLAB Aero Lab |
TBA |
|
Flight Control Systems |
TBA |
|
Safety and Certification of Avionics and Flight Control Systems |
TBA |
|
Advanced Flight Control Systems |
TBA |
|
Introduction to Aeronautics |
TBA |
Fees
| Full fee for the Graduate programme (6 modules) | SGD 11,510.40 |
|---|---|
Contact Us
For any admissions or course-related enquiries, please contact the Office of Executive Development at exd@tum-asia.edu.sg.
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