MS in Operations Research - Science | Northeastern University

The Master of Science in Operations Research teaches students how to develop and solve mathematical and computer models of systems using optimization and statistical methods.

Boston

Location

Full-Time
Part-Time

Commitment

2 Years

Duration of Program

Yes

Meets F1 Visa Requirements

Overview

This program seeks to train students in the basic techniques and theory of operations research and their applications to real-world problems. Graduates should have developed their analytical skills to attack complex, large-scale optimization problems of both a deterministic and stochastic nature.

Eight 4-semester-hour graduate courses are required for this degree. Previous course work will be evaluated to determine proficiency in certain content areas, and degree plan may be tailored accordingly. In some cases, a student may be required to take an assessment exam to determine content and knowledge proficiency. No course can be used to satisfy both a requirement and an elective. To qualify for degree conferral, a minimum cumulative average of 3.000, equivalent to a grade of B, must be obtained. Some courses listed for this program are offered in the College of Engineering or the College of Computer and Information Science.

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Unique Features

This program meets F-1 international student status requirements
Offered jointly by the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering (MIE) and the Department of Mathematics, thus achieving a unique balance of theory and application
Optional participation in Northeastern's co-op program
Students can choose a course-only track or complete a thesis or project option

Admissions

A graduate degree or certificate from Northeastern—a top-50 university—can accelerate your career through rigorous academic coursework and hands-on professional experience in the area of your interest. Apply now—and take your career to the next level.

Program Costs

$55.4K

Tuition

$12.2K

Avg Institutional Aid

16%

% Receiving Aid

Finance Your Education We offer a variety of resources, including scholarships and assistantships.

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Requirements

Online application
Application fee
Transcripts from all institutions attended
Personal statement
Resumé
2 letters of recommendation
English language proficiency:
- Degree earned or in progress at a U.S. institution
- Degree earned or in progress at an institution where English is the only medium of instruction
- Official exam scores from either the TOEFL iBT (institution code is 3682), IELTS, PTE exam, or Duolingo English Test. Scores are valid for 2 years from the test date.

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Admissions Dates

Applications received after these dates will be reviewed on a rolling admissions basis, depending on space availability.

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Curriculum

Industry-aligned courses for in-demand careers.

For 100+ years, we’ve designed our programs with one thing in mind—your success. Explore the current program requirements and course descriptions, all designed to meet today’s industry needs and must-have skills.

Experiential Learning

Northeastern's signature experience-powered learning model has been at the heart of the university for more than a century. It combines world-class academics with professional practice, allowing you to acquire relevant, real-world skills you can immediately put into action in your current workplace. This makes a Northeastern education a dynamic, transformative experience, giving you countless opportunities to grow as a professional and person.

Faculty

Our Faculty

Our faculty represents a wide cross-section of professional practices and fields ranging from finance to education to biomedical science to management to the U.S. military. They serve as mentors and advisors and collaborate alongside students to solve the most pressing global challenges facing established and emerging markets.

Muhammad Noor E Alam

Assistant Professor, Mechanical & Industrial Engineering

He Wang

Assistant Teaching Professor and Director of MS in Applied Mathematics and MS in Operation Research

Emanuel Melachrinoudis

Associate Professor, Associate Chair and Director, Industrial Engineering

Students

By enrolling in Northeastern, you gain access to a network of more than 275,000 alumni and 3,350+ employer partners, including Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and global nongovernmental organizations. Our current students and faculty across strategically located regional locations further foster a lifelong, global community of learning and mentoring.

Below is a look at where our Science & Mathematics alumni work, the positions they hold, and the skills they bring to their organization.

Where They Work
- State Street
- IBM
- Raytheon
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Amazon
What They Do
- Engineering
- Education
- Business Development
- Research
- Information Technology
What They're Skilled At
- Matlab
- Research
- C++
- Project Management
- Data Analysis

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