Massachusetts Institute Of Technology School of Engineering Computation for Design and Optimization M.I.T., Rm E40-152, 77 Massachusetts Ave. Cambridge, MA 02139 US   Phone: 1-617-253-3725 Fax: 1-617-258-9214   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's S.M. - Computation for Design and Optimization On Campus   Intensive Computation for Design and Optimization has become an essential activity in such diverse areas as telecommunications, imaging, guidance/control, the Internet, aerospace design, micromachined devices, distribution networks, traffic management, air transport, web-based retailing, the electric power grid, and manufacturing scheduling. Effective computation produces shorter design cycle times, higher-quality products, and improved functionality. CDO plays a vital role in today's global industrial economy. The National Academy of Sciences predicts that in the next decade, the demand for engineers who are literate in computational sciences will grow significantly. In both the near-term and long-term future, engineers, scientists, and managers will be expected to efficiently and reliably design and optimize the performance of complex systems. A recent report issued by the President's Information Technology Advisory Committee states that "Computational science – the use of advanced computing capabilities to understand and solve complex problems – has become critical to scientific leadership, economic competitiveness, and national security." The CDO program is aimed simultaneously at two related audiences: -Students who seek a terminal professional Master's degree before entering the technology workforce -Current or future doctoral students in engineering and/or science for whom the CDO curriculum is an important adjunct to their research program     Accreditation Information: MIT is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc.  # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Bachelor's  Pre-Requisite Courses None  International Student Requirements TOEFL minimum score of 600 (250 for computer-based, 100 for internet-based)  Requirements Qualifying Exam: GRE Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: 0 English Proficiency: Yes Research Competency: No Clinical Internship: No   Work Experience   Volunteer Experience   Publications Experience   Foreign Language Requirement   Other Requirements There are no specific prerequisites required for admission. However, we do expect prospective students to have a strong foundation in a core disciplinary area, such as engineering, materials science, physics, or mathematics. The program is very technical, and as such, all applicants must have a firm foundation in and understanding of linear algebra and multivariable calculus.    Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition: 0  Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 5924  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 202  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $525  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $33400  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience: Less than 1 Year  Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year:   Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable