The Accelerated BS to MS track in the Aerospace Engineering MSAE program allows highly qualified undergraduate students in Aerospace Engineering to begin taking graduate-level courses that will count toward their master's degree while completing their baccalaureate degree program. Participation will enable completion of the Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in five instead of six years for students enrolled in full-time course work.
The BSAE is awarded after completion of 128 total undergraduate student credit hours including 71 hours of engineering courses and all other university requirements, and the MSAE is awarded upon completion of the master's program. Courses designated in General Education Program and Common Program Prerequisites are usually completed in the first 60 hours (see engineering major requirements in the Undergraduate Catalog).
Total Credit Hours Required: 30 Credit Hours Minimum beyond the Bachelor's Degree
Track Prerequisites
This track is available to University of Central Florida undergraduate majors in Aerospace Engineering and Mechanical Engineering only.
Degree Requirements
Undergraduate Requirements
0 Total Credits
- Please see the current edition of the Undergraduate Catalog and the College of Engineering website listed above for additional information about academics and accelerated programs.
Required/Track Courses
24 Total Credits
- Complete 1 of the following
- Up to 12 credit hours of approved 5000- and 6000-level courses of grades "B" (3.0) or better may be counted toward the BS and MS degrees. Additional notes on the Accelerated Undergraduate and Graduate Program in Aerospace Engineering: Students who change degree programs and select this major must adopt the most current catalog. Students must earn at least a "B" (3.0) in each undergraduate and graduate engineering course for them to be counted toward the major. Accelerated Aerospace students must declare their interest in either the Space Systems Design and Engineering Track or the Thermofluid Aerodynamic Systems Design and Engineering Track by completing a Program of Study with their adviser.
Space Systems Design and Engineering Track- Complete all of the following
- Complete the following:
- EML5060 - Mathematical Methods in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (3)
- EML5271 - Intermediate Dynamics (3)
- EML5311 - System Control (3)
- Complete at least 1 of the following:
- EML5152 - Intermediate Heat Transfer (3)
- EML5237 - Intermediate Mechanics of Materials (3)
- EML5713 - Intermediate Fluid Mechanics (3)
- Earn at least 12 credits from the following types of courses: Elective Coursework as listed on the Space Systems Design and Engineering Track Catalog Page
Thermofluid Aerodynamic Systems Design and Engineering Track- Complete all of the following
- Complete the following:
- EML5060 - Mathematical Methods in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (3)
- EML5152 - Intermediate Heat Transfer (3)
- EML5713 - Intermediate Fluid Mechanics (3)
- Complete at least 1 of the following:
- EML5237 - Intermediate Mechanics of Materials (3)
- EML5271 - Intermediate Dynamics (3)
- EML5311 - System Control (3)
- Earn at least 12 credits from the following types of courses: Elective Coursework as listed on the Thermofluid Aerodynamic Systems Design and Engineering Track Catalog Page
Thesis/Nonthesis Option
6 Total Credits
- Complete 1 of the following
Thesis Option- Complete all of the following
- Earn at least 6 credits from the following types of courses: EAS 6971 - Thesis
- Additionally, all students pursuing the thesis option must enroll in the following course: EML 5090 - Mechanical and Aerospace Seminar 0 Credit Hours Students must register for the seminar course a minimum of two times during their graduate career in the master's program (thesis option). The students must also complete the course with a satisfactory (S) grade in both attempts. If the student does not complete the course with a satisfactory grade, the student will be asked to repeat the course to meet program requirements.
Nonthesis Option- Complete all of the following
- Earn at least 3 credits from the following:
- EML6085 - Research Methods in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (3 - 99)
- For students who work on a research topic with an MAE faculty, XXX 6918 Directed Research (3 credit hours) may be used to substitute EML6085 as the student's independent learning experience. After the Graduate Program Director approves the substitution, the faculty supervising the directed research will create a special registration of XXX 6918 for the student.
- Earn at least 3 credits from the following types of courses: Additional elective course as listed on the student's selected track catalog page
Grand Total Credits: 30
Financial Information
Graduate students may receive financial assistance through fellowships, assistantships, tuition support, or loans. For more information, see the College of Graduate Studies Funding website, which describes the types of financial assistance available at UCF and provides general guidance in planning your graduate finances. The Financial Information section of the Graduate Catalog is another key resource.
Fellowship Information
Fellowships are awarded based on academic merit to highly qualified students. They are paid to students through the Office of Student Financial Assistance, based on instructions provided by the College of Graduate Studies. Fellowships are given to support a student's graduate study and do not have a work obligation. For more information, see UCF Graduate Fellowships, which includes descriptions of university fellowships and what you should do to be considered for a fellowship.
Equipment Fee
Students in the Aerospace Engineering MSAE program pay a $90 equipment fee each semester that they are enrolled.
Independent Learning
The Independent Learning Requirement is met by successful completion of a master's thesis or EML 6085 - Research Methods in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. The nonthesis option independent learning experience is provided by the required course EML 6085 - Research Methods in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (3 credit hours). For students who work on a research topic with an MAE faculty, XXX 6918 Directed Research (3 credit hours) may be used to substitute EML 6085 as the student's independent learning experience. After the Graduate Program Director approves the substitution, the faculty supervising the directed research will create a special registration of XXX 6918 for the student.
