Dr. Kevin Parsons

Associate Professor

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Biography

Kevin Parsons is an Associate Professor of Engineering Practice at Purdue University's School of Aeronautics and Astronautics. He focuses on system-of-systems architecting, systems engineering, program management, innovation, and organizational effectiveness and transformation. With a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering from Purdue University (1996) and a Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1997), Kevin is also certified in Design Thinking for Strategic Innovation from Stanford University (2015). He has contributed significantly to the academic community through research and teaching in his fields of expertise.

Research Interests

System-of-Systems Architecting Systems Engineering Program Management Innovation Organizational Effectiveness Organizational Transformation

Requirements for Purdue University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:135
Overall
Required:135
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in CS or related field Foundational concepts of computer science Data structures Computer architecture Operating systems Mathematics through differential equations Linear and matrix algebra
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Resume
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • CS Supplementary Form
Specialization Notes

GRE is not required.