Master of Science in Unmanned and Autonomous Systems Engineering (Daytona Beach Campus)

The master's degree allows students to focus on the engineering of unmanned and autonomous systems including drones and aircraft systems.EmbryRiddle is a pioneering institution in unmanned and robotics education. In the Master of Science in Unmanned and Autonomous Systems Engineering, a student's prior engineering education and interest in unmanned flight is the ideal combination to take their career to the next level. Whether students are recent graduates or working professionals, this degree will help them transition into new, exciting roles in the burgeoning field of unmanned systems.

Students benefit from small class sizes and hands-on learning as they proceed through the Unmanned and Autonomous Systems Engineering curriculum. Beyond the aircraft focus, students will study autonomous systems related to automobiles and drones, surface and undersea marine vessels and spacecraft.

Careers and Employers
Autonomous Systems Engineering master's graduates often secure positions in fields such as automation engineering, software engineering, software verification engineering and 3D simulation engineering.

Applicants to the MSUASE program should have an undergraduate degree in computer engineering, physical sciences, or any engineering discipline. The bachelor’s degree earned must be from an ABET-accredited engineering institution or its international equivalent. Applicants should also possess a strong academic record, generally evidenced by a CGPA of 3.00 or higher. The Graduate Records Examination (GRE) is required for acceptance into this program and applicants are encouraged to score above the 50th percentile in all subject areas. These scores inform admissions decisions and help to determine the level of support for graduate assistantships or scholarships.

Applicants with closely related non-engineering undergraduate degrees and/or a technical will be considered for the systems engineering track. A conditional admission may be required contingent upon passing prerequisite courses.

Language Requirement:

The preferred minimum TOEFL score for admissions is 213 (computer-based), 79 (IBT Internet-based) or 8.5 (Essentials). The preferred IELTS score is 6.0. The preferred Duolingo score is 105. The preferred Cambridge score is 170.