建模与仿真理学硕士

Students who enter the Master of Science in Modeling and Simulation program are expected to have an academic and/or work background that has prepared them in mathematics (introductory calculus and probability and statistics) and computer literacy, including proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs, and, preferably, familiarity with at least one higher order programming language (e.g., C++). Students with undergraduate degrees in Engineering, Computer Science, or Mathematics will generally have this background.


One official transcript (in a sealed envelope) from each college/university attended
Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Goal statement
The goal statement should discuss all relevant professional background and any previous research and/or teaching experience. The statement should explain the motivation behind the pursuit of a Master's degree in Modeling and Simulation. Future educational and career goals after the completion of the applicant's master study should be discussed.
If the applicant is interested in completing a Master thesis, then the applicant must clearly describe the particular area of research interest. The applicant should identify at least one UCF faculty member who shares a similar research focus and is believed to be best suited to serve as a potential thesis advisor.
The goal statement should between 500 and 1,000 words.
Two letters of recommendation
The letters of recommendation should be from faculty members, university administrators and employers. The letters, which must be current to the application, should address the educational and career goals of applicant. The letter writers should also know the applicant well enough to discuss the applicant's capacity to perform, excel and succeed in a graduate program. Letters for Master's thesis students must discuss the applicant's ability to perform graduate-level research.
Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation.
A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or its equivalent from a foreign institution and a GPA of 3.0 or more (on a 4.0 maximum) in all work attempted while registered as an undergraduate student OR 3.0 GPA (or equivalent) or better in all work attempted while registered as an upper division student working for a baccalaureate degree, OR
A graduate degree or professional degree or equivalent from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or its equivalent from a foreign institution in a field related to the discipline of the program to which the student is applying.

A TOEFL computer-based score of 220 or 80 on the internet-based TOEFL (or equivalent score on the paper-based test) or 6.5 on the IELTS is required unless otherwise specified by the program.