Unmanned aerial vehicles MA | Kyiv School of Economics

About the program

In response to the growing interest in aviation technology and the need for qualified specialists in Ukraine, an innovative master's program "Unmanned Aerial Vehicles" was developed.
This program is designed for students who wish to deeply explore the world of unmanned aircraft and gain the necessary knowledge and skills for a successful career in the field.

As part of the program, students study a wide range of disciplines, including aerodynamics, automatic control, navigation systems, unmanned systems, and more. They also have the opportunity to conduct practical exercises using modern simulators and real unmanned aerial vehicles.

For students who have passed this program, there are wide prospects. They can look forward to careers in areas such as drone development, testing and certification, and consulting and project management in the aviation industry. Thanks to the quality education and practical experience gained within the framework of this program, they are ready for a successful and promising career in the Ukrainian and world aviation industry.

Thanks to the powerful community of graduates, our students have the opportunity to undergo internships and continue their career growth in Ukrainian and international companies and corporations.

YOU WILL LEARN:

● Develop unconventional UAV designs using modern manufacturing technologies, and conduct reliability and survivability analysis to ensure long and safe operation.
● Implement comprehensive diagnostic and quality control procedures through interactive programming, using ground infrastructures and operational complexes, as well as prepare and conduct the certification process of aircraft.
● Design and implement innovative hardware solutions for UAVs that integrate advanced communication and navigation systems to increase the functionality and autonomy of devices.
● Apply advanced knowledge and innovative methods in the design of UAV designs in order to optimize reliability and survivability parameters, as well as perform calculations for validation of design solutions taking into account operational loads and environmental conditions.
● Conduct comprehensive diagnostics, testing and quality control of UAV s using modern methods of interactive programming and data analysis, prepare aircraft for certification and ensure their compliance with established safety standards.
● Develop comprehensive UAV equipment systems, integrating advanced communication and navigation systems that meet modern requirements for autonomy, immunity to interference and operational efficiency.

WHAT POSITIONS YOU CAN HAVE:

● Engineer for the development of unmanned systems. You will be able to work in companies engaged in the development and production of unmanned systems, where your knowledge of aerodynamics, automatic control and navigation systems will be extremely valuable.
● Test and validation engineer. Companies that create unmanned aerial vehicles need specialists in validating and testing systems to ensure their reliability and safety.
● Aviation Technology Consultant. You will be able to work as a consultant on unmanned technologies for firms, government bodies or even your own startups, where your knowledge and expertise will help to introduce new innovations in the field of aviation.
● A scientist in the field of aviation technology. You will be able to choose a career in the scientific field where your research can further develop unmanned aerial vehicles, improve their systems and increase their productivity.
● Project Manager in the aviation industry. You will be able to take a project manager position in companies that specialize in the development and production of unmanned aerial vehicles, where you will be responsible for managing various aspects of the project, including development, testing and implementation.

LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION

Training on the program takes place mainly in Ukrainian. However, most of the literature is in English, since the program involves the study of the latest academic trends.
The recommended level of English is B1. At the beginning of the training, students learn English so that they can bring their level to the required level for mastering the program.

FORMAT OF STUDYING

Classes online take place in the evening every week from 18:30 to 21:30, 3 days a week.
Classes offline take place according to the schedule on weekdays, evenings and Saturdays every week in the daytime. For safety reasons, the place of training is announced only for students.