The program offers a two-years Master of Science degree composed of two semesters of course work, the first one at Purdue University, the second at the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, and one year of research at the institution where the tuition is being paid. The degree is specifically geared towards the needs of the earth observation market place, and will be closely monitored from the perspective of consistency and technological excellence. Research activities undertaken by the program participants will be fully imbedded in ongoing research projects at the K.U.Leuven, at Purdue University, or with their respective industrial partners.