Since 1998, over 250 engineering professionals and mission specialists from NASA Johnson Spaceflight Center and numerous aerospace companies have completed the UCCS Master of Engineering in Space Operations. The program is truly one-of-a-kind, delivering high-quality instruction to meet the diverse needs of the aerospace industries.

The Master of Engineering with a specialty in Space Operations is well suited for working professionals involved in civil, military, or commercial space operations, space systems requirements, design specifications, payload and mission support, and space systems analysis.

Please note that this program is only available as a Distance Education program.

Selected as a Western Regional Graduate Program
The ME Space Operations program is proud to have been selected as a Western Regional Graduate Program participant effective Fall 13. To be selected, a nominated program must be determined to be "distinctive" and present evidence of faculty leadership, recognition, and accomplishment. The WRGP allows students who are residents of WICHE states to enroll in programs outside of their home state at resident tuition rates.  Click here for more information.

Program Goals

The UCCS MESO program will prepare space professionals through a series of courses focused on the key skills needed to be successful. Flexibility in program timing and modality is designed to accommodate today's working professional.

Program graduates will know and be able to perform in the following areas:

• Translate a need, relating to a space mission, into a feasible system design
• Apply the principles, concepts and methods of course work to the effective design and application of space systems to fulfill a practical mission need

 Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for regular admission are as follows:

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or a related technical field.
• An overall undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 or better on a scale of 4.0. Applicants with a grade point average of less than 3.0 may be provisionally admitted on a case by case basis.
• A grade of B or better in Calculus I, Linear Algebra and calculus-based Physics I.
• Two or more years experience in a commercial, civil or government engineering/science career is preferred.

Applicants who do not meet these requirements for regular admission may be admitted on a provisional basis subject to the recommendations of the ME graduate committee.

Application information: How to Apply

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