Modeling & Simulation Engineering (Engineering, M.S.)

Old Dominion University

The Master's Degree in Modeling and Simulation is designed for students having bachelor's degrees in Engineering, Science or Mathematics, although students from other educational backgrounds may apply with appropriate leveling courses. Prerequisites for admission include: mathematics - two courses in differential and integral calculus and one course in calculus-based probability and statistics; and computer science - algorithmic problem solving using a high-level object-oriented programming language such as C++.A completed graduate application formA resume and statement of academic goals and objectivesTranscripts from all colleges and universities previously attendedRecent Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores from the verbal, quantitative and analytical writing tests (GRE letters required of MS application thesis option only)Two letters of recommendation from previous university instructors or employment supervisors (recommendation letters required of MS application thesis option only)A minimum GPA of 2.80 overall and a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the undergraduate major are required. Students with notable deficiencies may be considered for provisional admission and will be required to complete prerequisite course requirements in addition to the graduate degree requirements. Job experience and training may be considered in evaluating prerequisite requirements.