Space Operations, ME

The Master of Engineering in Space Operations is for working professionals involved in civil, military, or commercial space operations, space systems requirements and design specifications, payload and mission support, and space systems analysis. The program is designed for those students desiring an in-depth technical program presenting these subject areas.

The Master of Engineering in Space Operations program is proud to be a Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP) participant since 2013. The WRGP allows students who are residents of Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) states to enroll in programs outside of their home state at resident tuition rates.

“All the professors were very helpful in and out of office hours. The professors provided applications that directly applied to my current work and future workplaces that required this Space Operations ME. The Dean was also supportive when I inquired about growth opportunities in research and jobs. I am now applying for a Doctorate degree in Engineering.”

- Isaac Lopez Blumenkron (grad Fall 2025)

The UCCS Master of Engineering in Space Operations program prepares 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 coursework to the effective design and application of space systems to fulfill a practical mission need

• Coursework must be completed with a 3.0 GPA or better.
• All coursework applied to the program (including any transfer credit) must have been completed no earlier than 6 years prior to degree completion.
• Up to 9 semester hours of graduate work may be transferred from an accredited graduate program, provided coursework has not been used for any other degree, the grade earned for the course is B or better, and the course content has been approved by the program director.

The minimum requirements for regular admission are as follows:

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution.
• An overall undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 or better on a scale of 4.0.
• Undergraduate coursework completed with a grade of B or better in:
  • Calculus I
  • Linear Algebra
  • Calculus-based Physics I
• Two or more years of experience in a commercial, civil or government engineering/science career is preferred.

An applicant who lacks one or more of the above requirements may be admitted on a provisional basis subject to the recommendations of the Master of Engineering Graduate Committee and approval by the UCCS Graduate School.

To learn more about admission requirements and the application process, please visit the UCCS Admissions page.

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