Modeling and Simulation Engineering Online

  • Graduate Certificate
  • Batten College of Engineering & Technology
  • Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering

Do you have an engineering or computer science related background? Broaden your knowledge of modeling and simulation with this interdisciplinary certificate program.

With training in modeling and simulation, you'll be prepared for an engineering career in medicine, business, military science, government contracting, serious gaming, and more.

Certain courses taken for the certificate program may apply to ODU's master's degree in modeling and simulation.

Note: This academic graduate certificate in modeling and simulation engineering is not a "certification" in modeling and simulation. 

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    • 12 credit hours

    You will take two core modeling and simulation courses, one course of your choice that focuses on a particular area in modeling and simulation, and one additional elective.

  • 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.

  • 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.

You'll have a dedicated academic advisor for this program.

Contact us if you have questions about admission requirements, transferring credits, or application deadlines.

  • To apply, you should have an undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution and a mathematical background through calculus, along with a calculus based probability and statistics course. A separate application to the certificate program is required in addition to admission to ODU. Current ODU students are welcome to apply as well. Visit the department web site to download the application.