Program at a Glance
- Program
- Online Master's
- College(s)
- College of Engineering and Computer Science
Get Your Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering Online
Become an expert in the dynamic, expanding field of aerospace engineering with a graduate degree from UCF. As an aerospace engineer, you’ll help influence and advance the design and implementation of aircraft, spacecraft, satellites and more, as you tackle challenges and soar to new heights in this burgeoning field.
UCF Online for Your MSAE
Through UCF Online, you’ll have access to flexible course structures and study topics in areas such as aerodynamics, propulsion, thermal analysis and design, flight mechanics and modeling methods.
Join the forefront of this exciting industry and pursue your master’s degree from anywhere in the world as we bring our team of world-renowned professors and faculty members directly to you through advance online education.
Pursue your degree through one of three tracks, all fully available online, including the Space Systems Design and Engineering track, the Thermofluid Aerodynamic Systems Design and Engineering track, and the Guidance Control and Dynamics track.
Program Tracks
Space Systems Design and Engineering Track
This track is geared toward students looking to focus their studies in the areas of controls and dynamics, space environment, instrumentation and communications, structures and materials, thermal analysis, and design.
Thermofluid Aerodynamic Systems Design and Engineering Track
A track for students to specialize in areas of controls and dynamics, aerodynamics, propulsion, thermal analysis and design.
Guidance and Control Dynamics Track
This track is designed for students who want to specialize in the areas of guidance and control dynamics design within the applications of aerospace engineering.
Advanced Manufacturing Track
This track is designed to prepare students with a background in mechanical or aerospace who want to specialize in manufacturing within the aerospace engineering industry.
Highlights
Application Deadlines
- Fall
- July 1
- Spring
- November 1
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Course Overview
Pursue your degree through one of three tracks, all fully available online, including the Space Systems Design and Engineering track, the Thermofluid Aerodynamic Systems Design and Engineering track, and the Guidance Control and Dynamics track.
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.
Skills You'll Learn
The skills you learn within your online master’s in aerospace engineering will empower you to make bold decisions that inspire more efficient and effective aeronautics projects.
- Gain the knowledge and skills in the areas of space systems design and thermofluid aerodynamics systems design.
- Understand the latest modeling and mathematical methods used in mechanical and aerospace engineering.
- Learn how the latest technologies for aerospace vehicle systems, including satellite remote sensing and payload instrumentation.
Career Projections
Annual Job
Openings
Job Growth
Between
2025 - 2035
Median Annual Earnings
Source: Lightcast™ . 2026
Career Opportunities
- Mechanical Engineers
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
- Aerospace Engineers
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
- Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technicians