Master of Science in
Unmanned Systems

Unmanned systems range from small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) used to explore volcanoes and other dangerous environments to robotic rovers operating on distant planetary bodies, all with the common goal of ensuring safe, efficient, and effective operations. The Master of Science in Unmanned Systems (MSUS) degree provides students with an education focused on the application, development, and management of unmanned systems, policies and regulations, and related technology necessary to support the growing and dynamic needs of the industry.

This program supports the growth, innovative development, and effective use of unmanned system technology across the respective domains (air, space, ground, and maritime) to address major challenges within the industry, including interoperability, autonomy, airspace integration, communications, education and training, propulsion and power, teaming, and regulation.

The MSUS provides an interactive learning environment to acquire and apply knowledge, work in independent and team settings, communicate across a geographically and experientially diverse population, and assume leadership roles, which represent the fundamental skills necessary to establish or advance a successful career in today’s competitive and collaborative working environment.

Program-Specific Criteria

Prerequisite Knowledge

Subject knowledge for a specific graduate course must be satisfied before enrollment in that course is permitted. Students may enroll in graduate level courses only if they meet prerequisite knowledge requirements.

Applicants for admission to the Master of Science in Unmanned Systems (MSUS) program must have prerequisite knowledge in the following areas:

• Quantitative Methods

Students should assume responsibility to see that prerequisites are satisfied. The prerequisite subject knowledge for a specific graduate course must be satisfied before enrollment in that specific course is permitted. Students may enroll in other graduate level courses as they meet any specific prerequisite knowledge required.

The prerequisite knowledge can be validated through one of the following:

1. Completed an undergraduate or graduate course in each of the specific subject areas and upon validation of the course from an official transcript;-OR-
2. Completed a course listed in either the National or ACE Guide for which academic credit in one of the specific subject areas is recommended; -OR-
3. Received at least the minimum recommended score on a CLEP, DSST/DANTES, PEP, etc. exam in each of the subject areas as required.

 Electives

Concentrations:

Unmanned Aerospace Systems (UAS) Concentration

Aeronautics and Design Concentration

Human Factors Concentration

Space Systems Concentration

Safety/Emergency Response Concentration

Operations Concentration

 Education Concentration

Aviation/Aerospace Management Concentration

Aviation/Aerospace Research Concentration

Small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS) Operation Concentration

Students declaring the sUAS Operation Concentration or registering for courses within it must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and must be physically located within the U.S. when registering for and while participating in the UNSY 520 course. Students must contact their Academic Advisor regarding additional cost, possible travel, and FAA Testing, prior to enrolling in the first course of this concentration, UNSY 515. Those already in possession of an FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot certificate, prior to starting the concentration, may complete ASCI 530, in lieu of UNSY 515 to ensure sufficient credit, research experience, and topical exposure.

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