Mission Analysis & Engineering (Graduate Certificate)
Mission Engineering is an emerging discipline in which system of systems engineering (SoSE) tools and practices are combined with the tactical insights of operational planning. The findings are captured in "effects/kill chains" addressed through investigations, analysis, exercises, experimentation, and systems engineering to clearly identify operational needs that can be translated into specific programmatic guidance for strategic programs. In this certificate program, you'll gain an understanding of the difficulties that are endemic to working with complex, socio-technical systems, or system of systems, in extremely transient and uncertain situations. In particular, 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.
Mission Analysis & Engineering (Graduate Certificate)
Description
What is Mission Analysis & Engineering at ODU like?
Mission Engineering is an emerging discipline in which system of systems engineering (SoSE) tools and practices are combined with the tactical insights of operational planning. The findings are captured in "effects/kill chains" addressed through investigations, analysis, exercises, experimentation, and systems engineering to clearly identify operational needs that can be translated into specific programmatic guidance for strategic programs. In this certificate program, you'll gain an understanding of the difficulties that are endemic to working with complex, socio-technical systems, or system of systems, in extremely transient and uncertain situations. In particular, 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.
Program Highlights
What makes Mission Analysis & Engineering at ODU unique?
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Offered on campus and online. Find a complete list engineering certificate programs.
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Only Mission Engineering program offered nationally focused on the emerging Department of Defense defined area of specialization
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Program was designed and developed in collaboration with working professionals and the leading experts in Mission Analysis and Engineering in the Department of Defense
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May be customized to specific domains such as the U.S. Navy or Department of Defense when offered through the School of Continuing Education
Careers
What are some careers in this field?
Check out these ideas from ODU Career Development Services and the Occupational Information Network (O*NET). A median salary is the midpoint of what people typically earn—half of those surveyed earned above the median salary, and half earned below.
Chief Executives
$196,050
MEDIAN SALARY
Determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within guidelines set up by a board of directors or similar governing body. Plan, direct, or coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers.
Architectural and Engineering Managers
$146,290
MEDIAN SALARY
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as architecture and engineering or research and development in these fields.
Purchasing Managers
$121,810
MEDIAN SALARY
Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of buyers, purchasing officers, and related workers involved in purchasing materials, products, and services. Includes wholesale or retail trade merchandising managers and procurement managers.
Courses
What are some courses offered in Mission Analysis & Engineering at ODU?
ENMA 650:
Mission Analysis and Engineering
The course provides an overview of mission engineering and the role of mission engineering and the mission engineer in government acquisitions. The course presents the theoretical foundations that enable a fuller representation of complex problem as well as the required engineering and management approaches needed to deal with the high level of complexity and uncertainty. It applies the theoretical facets to specific engineering problems/cases and explores robust approaches given the conditions of the problem. Developments, on-going research, as well as gaps in knowledge and know-how are discussed. Prerequisites: ENMA 640.
ENMA 702:
Systemic Decision Making
As machine age problems have given way to systems age messes, the underlying complexity associated with understanding these situations has increased exponentially. Accordingly, the methods we use to address these situations must evolve as well. This course will introduce students to a method for thinking holistically about problems and messes conceptually founded in systems theory. This paradigm, known as systemic thinking, will be contrasted with traditional systematic thinking, and practical guidelines for the deployment of a systemic thinking approach will be provided. This paradigm will increase the student?s ability to make rational decisions in complex environments.
ENMA 605:
Program Capstone
A written, comprehensive demonstration of the candidate?s competence in the fields covered by the program of study that is intended to fulfill the non-thesis master?s examination requirement. Prerequisites: Completion of minimum of the 18 core credit hours in program of study.
Requirements
What are the requirements to apply for Mission Analysis & Engineering at ODU?
Students entering the Certificate program in Mission Analysis & Engineering should meet the minimum university admission requirements (Graduate Admission)
All degree-seeking applicants admitted to the certificate program must meet ODU requirements for graduate admission: an earned baccalaureate degree from a regionally-accredited institution or an equivalent degree from a foreign institution. Those whose native language is not English must submit a minimum score of 230 on the computer-based TOEFL or 80 on the TOEFL iBT.
Non-degree seeking students are required to have these same credentials, though documentation is not required. Ultimately, students must apply to the program in order to obtain the certificate.
Cost
Tuition and Fees
Estimated rates for the 2022-23 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
Per Credit:
$ 571
Non-Resident
Per Credit:
$ 1,394
Technology Delivered Courses Outside Virginia and/or the United States
Per Credit:
$ 595
Ways to Save
Here are a few ways for you to save on the cost of attending ODU. For more information visit University Student Financial aid
Financial Aid
Financial aid is available to graduate students at Old Dominion University. Financial aid may be available in the form of University fellowships, tuition grants, and research assistantships. In addition to the financial aid offered by the University, graduate students may be eligible for aid and student loans administered by other agencies. For information about part-time employment, scholarships, and student loans, contact the Office of Student Financial Aid.
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