About this Program

Further your background and expertise with a PhD in modeling and simulation. This is a rigorous research program designed to train individuals for careers in teaching and research in the public or private sector. Students will have the opportunity to work with our faculty on research projects and gain experience solving real world problems.

Program Highlights

  • 建模 and 模拟 Engineering is creating a design or hypothesis and testing it in real-world conditions through: Graphical and Mathematical Models, Virtual Reality 模拟s, 严肃的游戏, Computer Programming, 3-D Printed Models, Statistical Analysis

  • Internships in areas related to the program are available

  • Students are encouraged to assist with faculty research projects and to present their own research at regional, national and international professional communication associations

  • Opportunities to develop study abroad programs are available

一目了然
学历水平
研究生
学位获得
证书
交付模式
校园

职业生涯

Check out these ideas from ODU Career Development 服务sOccupational Information Network (O*NET). A median salary is a midpoint of what people typically earn—half of those surveyed earned above the median salary, and half earned below.

Web开发人员

$74,110 工资中位数

Design, create, and modify Web sites. Analyze user needs to implement Web site content, 图形s, performance, and capacity. May integrate Web sites with other computer applications. May convert written, 图形, audio, and video components to compatible Web formats by using software designed to facilitate the creation of Web and multimedia content.

Geospatial Information Scientists and Technologists

$91,080 工资中位数

研究 or develop geospatial technologies. May produce databases, perform applications programming, or coordinate projects. May specialize in areas such as agriculture, 矿业, 卫生保健, 零售贸易, 城市规划, or military intelligence.

Computer Programmers

$87,530 工资中位数

Create, modify, and test the code, forms, and script that allow computer applications to run. Work from specifications drawn up by software developers or other individuals. May assist software developers by analyzing user needs and designing software solutions. May develop and write computer programs to store, 定位, and retrieve specific documents, data, and information.

Software Developers, Applications

$106,710 工资中位数

Develop, create, and modify general computer applications software or specialized utility programs. Analyze user needs and develop software solutions. Design software or customize software for client use with the aim of optimizing operational efficiency. May analyze and design databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team. May supervise computer programmers.

需求

What are the requirements to apply for 建模 & 模拟 Engineering at ODU?
Students entering the 证书 program in 建模 & 模拟 Engineering should meet the minimum university admission requirements 研究生 入学.

The 研究生 证书 in 建模 and 模拟 is designed for those with engineering and computer science related backgrounds who wish to broaden their knowledge of modeling and simulation related principles and practices without pursuing a graduate degree. This is a 12 credit hour non-degree program offered by the Department of 建模 模拟 and Visualization Engineering. The graduate certificate program is open to both degree-seeking and non-degree-seeking graduate students. 课程 taken for the certificate program may later be applied to a master's degree in modeling and simulation.

  • 本科 degree from a regionally accredited institution 

  • Mathematical background through calculus, along with a calculus based probability and statistics course

  • Submit a graduate non-degree application through the Office of 入学s

  • Submit a departmental application with copies of unofficial transcripts from all previous coursework to the MSVE Department

成本

Estimated rates for the 2023-24 academic year. Rates are subject to change. Anyone that is not a current Virginia resident will be charged non-resident rates. That includes international students.

Virginia Resident
成本 Per-Credit $599
技术 Delivered 课程 Outside Virginia and/or the United States
成本 Per-Credit $623
非居民
成本 Per-Credit $1,439

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联系

研究生 Program Director

1318年同上 & 综合科学大厦
NORFOLK, 23529