Master’s Degrees | Air and Space Law | Course Descriptions

Course Descriptions

Intro to Law I: How Legal Systems Work
Learn how U.S. and international legal systems function, from court-made rules to treaties and international organizations. This course builds a foundation in legal reasoning using examples from aviation and space.

Intro to Law II: How Laws Are Made, Applied, and Enforced
Explore how governments and agencies make and enforce laws, with emphasis on administrative law and regulatory systems. Students apply legal reasoning to aviation and space scenarios involving licensing, compliance, and enforcement.

Outer Space Law & Global Power Dynamics
Study the international treaties and political forces that shape how nations and companies operate in space. Topics include satellite constellations, lunar mining, and space debris management.

Airline Responsibility and Your Rights in International Travel
Understand airline liability under key international conventions such as the Warsaw and Montreal treaties. The course examines passenger rights, cargo damage, and how international rules standardize global air travel.

Drone Law and Policy: Rules for Uncrewed Aircraft and Advanced Air Mobility
Review U.S. and international regulations for drones and eVTOLs, including FAA Part 107 and privacy, safety, and security issues. Case studies cover drone use in logistics, emergency response, and urban air mobility.

Cybersecurity in Aviation and Space: Protecting Systems and Data
Analyze the legal and policy frameworks for securing aircraft, satellites, and space systems from cyber threats. Students explore real-world incidents and strategies for protecting aerospace infrastructure.

International Aviation Law: How the World Governs Air Travel
Examine how global bodies like ICAO and IATA regulate airspace, safety, and environmental standards. Students learn how nations coordinate to ensure safe and sustainable international air travel.

U.S. Aviation Law: How the United States Regulates Air Travel and Safety
Gain insight into U.S. aviation governance, including FAA regulations, safety standards, and environmental laws. Learn how domestic law interacts with international obligations.

U.S. Space Law: How the United States Regulates Space Activities
Survey the agencies and laws that govern NASA, the FAA, and commercial space ventures. Topics include launch licensing, orbital debris management, and the legal framework for private spaceflight.

Aerospace Business and Law: How Legal Rules Shape the Industry
Explore how business strategy and law intersect in aviation and space. Topics include competition, labor, environmental regulation, and the legal dimensions of new aerospace markets.

AI in Aviation and Space: Law, Ethics, and Regulation
Investigate how artificial intelligence is transforming aviation and space operations. Students address liability, ethics, and regulation of AI-driven systems and automation.

Satellite Imaging Law: Using Pictures and Data from Space
Understand the laws governing satellite imaging, data ownership, and privacy. Learn how remote sensing supports environmental monitoring, disaster response, and global security.

Space Forces: Analyzing Military Activities in Space
Study how national and international law governs military and defense operations in space. Topics include anti-satellite weapons, commercial partnerships, and orbital conflict prevention.

Sustainability in Aviation and Space: Law, Policy, and Practice
Examine how environmental laws apply to aviation and space activities. Focus areas include emissions reduction, waste management, and international cooperation on sustainable aerospace practices.

Export Rules for Aviation and Space Technologies
Learn the rules for exporting aerospace products and technology across borders. Students explore licensing, trade compliance, and strategies to reduce legal and financial risk.

How to Work with Government in Aviation and Space
Discover how to navigate government contracting in aerospace. The course covers bidding, compliance, and risk management in partnerships with NASA, the FAA, and defense agencies.

Satellite Communications Law: Rules for Using Space to Connect the World
Study spectrum allocation, licensing, and regulation of satellite communication systems. Understand how the FCC and international agencies manage global connectivity and prevent interference.