Why ODU for Mission Engineering?

Mission Engineering combines systems engineering (SoSE) tools and practices with the tactical insights of operational planning. You'll report findings through investigations, analysis, exercises, experimentation, and systems engineering. These identify operational needs that can assist specific programmatic guidance

In this certificate program, you'll learn the difficulties of working with complex, socio-technical systems, or system of systems. You will hone your planning, decision-making, and execution skills to work in transformational environments.

You may be able to apply the courses in this certificate towards an ODU graduate degree in engineering or a related discipline.

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Military Focus

This certificate is designed with Navy requirements in mind as driven by operational needs.

You will learn to integrate the Fleet, Technology, and Acquisition communities to create advances in war-fighting capabilities across mission areas.

Course selections can also be customized for other areas of focus.

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Program Information

Total
12 Credit Hours

You'll take a total of four courses from the department of Engineering Management & Systems Engineering: two core courses and two electives.

You may be able to apply the courses in this certificate towards an ODU graduate degree in engineering or related discipline.

View Course Descriptions in the Graduate Catalog

Access course materials online from any location. Some classes will have live, regular online meeting times, while others will not. The instructor may schedule assignments and exams at specific times. All courses follow ODU's regular academic calendar.

Total
12 Credit Hours

You'll take a total of four courses from the department of Engineering Management & Systems Engineering: two core courses and two electives.

You may be able to apply the courses in this certificate towards an ODU graduate degree in engineering or related discipline.

View Course Descriptions in the Graduate Catalog

Access course materials online from any location. Some classes will have live, regular online meeting times, while others will not. The instructor may schedule assignments and exams at specific times. All courses follow ODU's regular academic calendar.

Cost & Aid

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In-state Virginia Residents
$620 per credit hour*
Out-of-state Students
$642 per credit hour

Rates are effective Fall 2024 and subject to change.
* In-state rate assumes residency requirements are met.

The newest class of graduates through ODUGlobal celebrated commencement in May 2024.
Scholarships & Aid

Scholarship Opportunities for Online Students

At ODUGlobal, we offer a variety of scholarships to support and empower you in achieving your academic and career goals, making quality education accessible wherever you are. 
 

Careers in Mission Analysis & Engineering

Our graduates pursue roles as mission analysts, systems engineers, operations research analysts, and defense technology specialists, working in industries such as military, government agencies, and private defense contractors.

Operations Research Analysts
Growth
23.0%
Median Salary
$83,640
Military Officer Special and Tactical Operations Leaders, All Other
Growth
N/A%
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects
Growth
10.8%
Median Salary
$104,920

ODUGlobal Graduate Admissions Team

Elaine Ross, Assistant Director of Graduate and International Admissions

Contact us at globalgradadmit@odu.edu about admission requirements, deadlines, or anything else you need to know about the application process!

Angel Baker
Applications Coordinator
Angela Schlender
Applications Coordinator

Ready to Apply?

To apply, you must have a baccalaureate degree from a regionally-accredited institution or an equivalent degree from a foreign institution. 

If your native language is not English, you must submit a minimum score of 230 on the computer-based TOEFL or 80 on the TOEFL iBT.