
Overview
Get the skills you need to better understand the behavior of complex systems and become proficient at using computer programs to create models and simulations to describe, diagnose, and predict system behaviors.
You'll take courses in linear systems theory, discrete and continuous system simulation, and statistical modeling of structure, and learn methods that are applicable to studying social, physical, and natural systems.
Career
The Computer Modeling and Simulation program from Portland State University provides you with the tools you need to use computer modeling and simulation methods in process engineering, policy evaluation, data analysis and interpretation, and the study of feedback dynamics in complex systems.
You'll be prepared for careers in government and industry.
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Courses include:
- System Dynamics
- Discrete System Simulation
- Agent-Based Simulation
- Machine Learning
- Covariance Structure Modeling
- Modeling & Simulation with R and Python
- Network Science
- Discrete Multivariate Modeling
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- To be considered for regular admission, applicants must have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75 or the equivalent (on the U.S. 4.0 scale) from the degree granting institution(s). Applicants who have earned 9 or more letter-graded graduate credits must have a minimum graduate GPA of 3.0 or the equivalent; this graduate GPA supersedes the undergraduate GPA.
- Copies of official degree certificate/diploma
- Certified translation of transcripts
- Financial documentation demonstrating adequate financial support for at least the first year of study
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International
11168 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 698 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
11168 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 698 USD per credit during 12 months. -
In-State
7536 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 471 USD per credit during 12 months.
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Funding
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