Defense and Security

Supported Degree Objectives


  • Master of Science (MS) - Online

Required Supporting Documents


  • Transcripts
  • Recommendation Letter (1)
  • Resume (1-5 Pages)

English Proficiency Requirements


  • Not required as this is an online program only. 

Master's Degree Program Requirements - Online


  • Student must hold a bachelor's degree in an appropriate area (Engineering, Science, Mathematics, or Technology) with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or equivalent (A=4.0)
  • Student must have successfully completed the following mathematics courses. Students with an Engineering ABET-accredited degree from the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) are exempt to submit proof of completion.
    • Calculus I
    • Calculus II
    • Linear Algebra or Differential Equations
  • Applicants whose undergraduate degree is not in Engineering and/or ABET accredited by the EAC must submit a completed math prerequisites checklist as part of a complete application.
  • Effective January 1, 2024, prerequisite math courses must be for credit and from an institution accredited by a nationally recognized higher education accrediting body or the international equivalent.   

Application Deadlines


  • Fall Spring Summer
    August 1 December 1 April 1

Program Contact Information


  • Name Katherine Yater-Henke
    Email kdhenke@purdue.edu
    Web TBD
    Address Purdue-Online - College of Engineering
    Wang Hall, Suite 2500
    516 Northwestern Ave
    West Lafayette, IN 47906

Additional Information


  • Applicants whose undergraduate degree is not in Engineering and/or ABET accredited by the EAC must submit a completed math prerequisites checklist as part of a complete application.
  • Purdue West Lafayette (PWL)
Purdue West Lafayette campus