Graduate Education in Modeling & Simulation: Rationale and Organization of an Online Masters Program

The lack of education in modeling and simulation is acknowledged by corporations, government, and academia alike. In order to respond to increasing demand for simulation-based system development, we have established an online Modeling & Simulation Master of Engineering Program where a mixture of foundational modeling and simulation courses are enriched with state-of-the-art advances in computer science and industrial engineering. This program offers online delivery to serve traditional students as well as professionals in industry, government, and universities. This paper describes the program and its uniqueness with emphasis on the foundational and applied aspects of modeling and simulation