Aerospace
UAS Operations concentration prepares you for diverse career opportunities in unmanned aviation.
Aerospace, Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations Concentration, B.S.
MTSU's new Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Operations concentration, within the B.S. in Aerospace degree, is the first of its kind in the state and one of only a handful in the United States. Students will prepare for thousands of new jobs created in many industries as unmanned aircraft systems become a major fixture in the future of aviation worldwide. This newest Aerospace concentration includes hands-on courses on building and flying unmanned aircraft systems, manned pilot training to earn a private pilot license, core aerospace courses, and participation with industry partners. Majors also will take an interdisciplinary, technical path through electricity principles, computer science, geographic information systems (GIS), agriculture, business and other programs. Graduates can pursue careers in desired industries from agriculture, public safety, photography, media, disaster response/management, the power industry, defense department positions, and an endless list of others.
The mission of the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Operations Concentration is to prepare our students to become the leaders of the next generation of aerospace professionals by developing the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for successful careers in aerospace.
If you live in one of these states: GA KY; you may be able to attend MTSU at in-state rates under the Academic Common Market program.
News Briefs
Further Afield: Aerospace unmanned aircraft program provides cutting-edge applications
When Aerospace launched its newest concentration in 2015, its top business application seemed clear. The devices that hobbyists were calling drones—known in the industry as unmanned aircraft systems (UAS)—would allow farmers to monitor and assess their crops remotely, driving the next wave in precision agriculture. No doubt drones are making farming more efficient. That’s why [ Read More ]
Graduating MTSU drone students conquer class challenges, ready to fly into real world
Concluding a senior project, six MTSU Aerospace unmanned aircraft systems students helped write a final chapter to a Tennessee State Park mystery that baffled authorities for nearly 14 months. Daryl Hickman of Murfreesboro, Michael Clancy of Franklin, Tennessee, Corwin Cordell of Chattanooga, Tennessee, Aidan Galdino of Brentwood, Tennessee, Calvin Harris of Snellville, Georgia, and Zackary [ Read More ]
News Briefs
Further Afield: Aerospace unmanned aircraft program provides cutting-edge applications
When Aerospace launched its newest concentration in 2015, its top business application seemed clear. The devices that hobbyists were calling drones—known in the industry as unmanned aircraft systems (UAS)—would allow farmers to monitor and assess their crops remotely, driving the next wave in precision agriculture. No doubt drones are making farming more efficient. That’s why [ Read More ]
Graduating MTSU drone students conquer class challenges, ready to fly into real world
Concluding a senior project, six MTSU Aerospace unmanned aircraft systems students helped write a final chapter to a Tennessee State Park mystery that baffled authorities for nearly 14 months. Daryl Hickman of Murfreesboro, Michael Clancy of Franklin, Tennessee, Corwin Cordell of Chattanooga, Tennessee, Aidan Galdino of Brentwood, Tennessee, Calvin Harris of Snellville, Georgia, and Zackary [ Read More ]
Aerospace, Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations Concentration, B.S.
Graduates in the new UAS Operations concentration will be a part of a growing business sector expected to bring 70,000 new jobs with starting salaries of $60,000 or higher and to contribute over $13 billion to the U.S. economy. The program is designed for students who have an interest in unmanned aviation — whether that is flying the UAS, providing support services (consulting, data analysis, UAS construction/modification/repair, etc.), or in managerial roles at a company operating UAS. The concentration is expected to create new operators, consultants, managers, and leaders who will thrive in the UAS industry.
MTSU’s Career Development Center
MTSU offers a comprehensive Career Development Center that serves students throughout the full student experience and beyond. They collaborate with faculty and staff to equip students with the tools to be marketable to the world of work and continuing education.
Students can schedule an appointment or check online resources and job boards at mtsu.edu/career.
Students can find current internship opportunities by talking to faculty and visiting the University job and internship board called Handshake .
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MTSU's new Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Operations concentration, within the B.S. in Aerospace degree, is the first of its kind in the state and one of only a handful in the United States. Students will prepare for thousands of new jobs created in many industries as unmanned aircraft systems become a major fixture in the future of aviation worldwide. This newest Aerospace concentration includes hands-on courses on building and flying unmanned aircraft systems, manned pilot training to earn a private pilot license, core aerospace courses, and participation with industry partners. Majors also will take an interdisciplinary, technical path through electricity principles, computer science, geographic information systems (GIS), agriculture, business and other programs. Graduates can pursue careers in desired industries from agriculture, public safety, photography, media, disaster response/management, the power industry, defense department positions, and an endless list of others.
The mission of the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Operations Concentration is to prepare our students to become the leaders of the next generation of aerospace professionals by developing the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for successful careers in aerospace.
Live outside of Tennessee? You could be eligible for in-state tuition and save thousands of dollars.
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