Program at a Glance
- Program
- Master
- College(s)
- College of Engineering and Computer Science
- Department(s)
- Mechanical & Aerospace Engr
Soar to New Heights With A Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering From UCF
If you’re ready to take your career to new heights, earn your Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering from UCF. Florida is among the states with the highest employment of aerospace engineers, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and UCF is located close to major aerospace engineering organizations like NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin.
At the graduate level, UCF offers a Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering through the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. Students enrolled in the M.S.AE can choose to pursue one of three tracks:
Space Systems Design and Engineering Track
This track emphasizes the areas of controls and dynamics, the space environment, instrumentation and communications, structures and materials, thermal analysis and design.
Thermofluid Aerodynamic Systems Design and Engineering Track
This track emphasizes the areas of controls and dynamics, aerodynamics, propulsion, thermal analysis and design.
Accelerated Aerospace Engineering BS to MS
This track emphasizes guidance control and dynamics with applications in aerospace engineering.
Hone Your Research Skills
Want to hone your research skills and work on innovative projects that could shape the industry – and change the world? At the UCF Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, you can work in our faculty laboratories on projects focusing on propulsion, structures and materials, control and dynamics, and systems design You can also find opportunities within our Center for Advanced Turbomachinery and Energy Research, which focuses on clean energy solutions for aircraft and spacecraft.
Highlights
Application Deadlines
- Fall
- July 1
- Spring
- December 1
Application deadlines subject to change, see the Graduate Studies website for up-to-date deadlines.
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Course Overview
Mathematical Methods in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Explore topics including vector field theory, generalized coordinates and complex variables — contour integration, and Laplace and Fourier transforms and inversions — to solve problems in aerospace engineering.
System Control
Cover modern control theory and nonlinear systems; controllability and observability. This course emphasizes linear state feedback and state estimators, and compensator design.
Intermediate Fluid Dynamics
Discuss the kinematics of fluid motion and other concepts such as boundary layer flower, turbulence, circulation and vorticity, and solving for Navier-Stokes equations.
Aerospace Skills You’ll Learn
- Identify, formulate and solve complex problems — using principles of engineering, science and mathematics
- Develop technologies for aerospace vehicle systems, ranging from aircraft and spacecraft to propulsion systems and satellites
- Conduct quality control inspections, evaluating the performance of a system and if it achieves the desired outcomes
Career Opportunities
- Aerospace Engineer
- Compliance Officer
- Maintenance Engineer
- Manufacturing Systems Engineer
- Materials Engineer
- Mechanical Engineer
- Spacecraft Designer
Admission Requirements
UCF’s Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering program is designed for those with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical institution in mechanical or aerospace engineering, or a closely related field. Its curriculum provides advanced knowledge and skills in space systems design and thermofluid aerodynamics systems design — taking graduates’ careers to new heights.
To apply, submit the general graduate admissions requirements, as well as the following items by the deadline:
- Resume
- Statement of objectives
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