Aerospace
UAS Technology concentration prepares you for diverse career opportunities in unmanned aviation.
Aerospace, Unmanned Aircraft Systems Technology Concentration, B.S.
MTSU's new UAS Technology (Unmanned Aircraft Systems) 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, also known as drones, become a major fixture in the future of aviation worldwide. This concentration not only gives learners the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) as unmanned remote pilots, but also the knowledge and experience to fill roles in the technology aspect of the unmanned aircraft systems industry.
This newest Aerospace concentration includes hands-on courses on building and flying unmanned aircraft systems (or drones), core aerospace courses, and participation with industry partners on various real-world projects. Students also will take an interdisciplinary, technical path through electricity principles, computer science, data science, geographic information systems (GIS), 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) Technology 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.
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Sixteen Midstate teenagers learned about drones, data science and how it relates to solving real-world problems with precision agriculture during the second 乐播传媒入口 Digital Agriculture Camp. High school students like Miracle Brown of Lebanon, 乐播传媒入口, and Wilson Israel of Brentwood, 乐播传媒入口, who are already involved with agriculture-related programs, pondering ag careers and considering attending MTSU following high school graduation.
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Aerospace, Unmanned Aircraft Systems Technology Concentration, B.S.
Graduates in the new UAS Technology concentration will be a part of a evolving business sector expected to bring 70,000 new jobs with starting salaries of $60,000 or higher and to contribute more than $13 billion to the U.S. economy. The program is for students who have an interest in unmanned aviation鈥攚hether 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.
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