About this Program

¹ú²úÂ×Àí offers a Minor in uncrewed systems design and development. This Uncrewed Systems Design & Development program provides specialized expertise in uncrewed and autonomous vehicles and systems—covering aerial, surface, and underwater platforms. Uncrewed systems, including drones, represent a rapidly advancing interdisciplinary field that integrates multiple areas of engineering, science, and related disciplines. This 12-credit minor is open to students from all majors and is particularly well suited for undergraduates pursuing degrees in engineering or the sciences.


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Program Highlights

  • Cutting-Edge Interdisciplinary Curriculum.

  • Hands-on Experience and Industry-Relevant Skills.

  • Access to Advanced Research Facilities and Faculty with Real-World Expertise.

  • Career and Research Pathways: Opens doors to emerging careers and graduate study in autonomous systems, robotics, and remote sensing.

Requirements

What are the requirements to apply for Uncrewed Systems Design & Development at ¹ú²úÂ×Àí?
Students entering the Minor program in Uncrewed Systems Design & Development should meet the minimum university admission requirements Undergraduate Admission.
  • The minor requires completion of both core courses and two additional elective courses, for a minimum total of 12 credit hours. Up to six credit hours earned in this minor may also be applied toward fulfilling requirements of the student’s major.

Transfer

At ¹ú²úÂ×Àí, we understand that as a transfer student you have unique needs that require a wide array of campus resources. The Center for Advising Administration and Academic Partnerships aims to create a transfer inclusive culture that supports the successful...

Careers

Check out these ideas from ¹ú²úÂ×Àí's Center for Career & Leadership Development and the . A median salary is a midpoint of what people typically earn—half of those surveyed earned above the median salary, and half earned below.

¹ú²úÂ×Àí remote sensing principles and methods to analyze data and solve problems in areas such as natural resource management, urban planning, or homeland security. May develop new sensor systems, analytical techniques, or new applications for existing systems.

$117,960 Median Salary

Research, design, develop, or test robotic applications.

$117,750 annual Median Salary

Perform engineering duties in designing, constructing, and testing aircraft, missiles, and spacecraft. May conduct basic and applied research to evaluate adaptability of materials and equipment to aircraft design and manufacture. May recommend improvements in testing equipment and techniques.

$134,830 Median Salary

Alumni Careers

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Raytheon Technologies
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Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT)
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Cost

Tuition is charged per credit hour. Amounts shown are tuition only and do not include mandatory fees, technology-delivered course fees, course-specific fees, books, housing, meal plans, or other costs. Campus-based students may take technology-delivered or online courses. Tuition is based on student classification. Fees for technology-delivered courses and other costs are listed on the ¹ú²úÂ×Àí tuition and fees page

Active Duty Military Rate
$250 / Cost Per-Credit
Virginia Resident
$281 / Cost Per-Credit
Technology Delivered Courses Outside Virginia and/or the United States
$453 / Cost Per-Credit
Non-Resident
$972 / Cost Per-Credit

Ways to Save

Here are a few ways for you to save on the cost of attending ¹ú²úÂ×Àí. For more information visit University Student Financial Aid.

Contact

Inaugural Dir For The Institute For Autonomous & Connected Systems

ENGINEERING SYSTEMS BLDG
NORFOLK, VA 23529