College of Science

Operations Research

Master's: Boston
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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

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Program Costs

$53.8K *
Tuition
$12.2K
Avg Institutional Aid
16%
% Receiving Aid

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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

Master of Science in Operations Research General Requirements

Core Requirements

Probability

Complete 4 semester hours from the following:

MATH 7241 - Probability 1 
4.00 
MATH 7341 - Probability 2 
4.00 
OR 7230 - Probabilistic Operation Research 
4.00 

Statistics

Choose one of the following:

MATH 7342 - Mathematical Statistics 
4.00 
MATH 7343 - Applied Statistics 
4.00 

Operations Research

OR 6205 - Deterministic Operations Research 
4.00 

Optimization and Complexity

MATH 7234 - Optimization and Complexity 
4.00 

Electives

Complete 16 semester hours from the following

CS 5800 - Algorithms 
4.00 
CS 6140 - Machine Learning 
4.00 
CS 7805 - Complexity Theory 
4.00 
CSYE 6200 - Concepts of Object-Oriented Design 
4.00 
CSYE 6205 - Concepts of Object-Oriented Design with C++ 
4.00 
EMGT 5220 - Engineering Project Management 
4.00 
EMGT 6225 - Economic Decision Making 
4.00 
EMGT 6305 - Financial Management for Engineers 
4.00 
GE 5010 - Customer-Driven Technical Innovation for Engineers 
4.00 
GE 5100 - Product Development for Engineers 
4.00 
IE 5400 - Healthcare Systems Modeling and Analysis 
4.00 
IE 5500 - Systems Engineering in Public Programs 
4.00 
IE 5617 - Lean Concepts and Applications 
4.00 
IE 5630 - Biosensor and Human Behavior Measurement 
4.00 
IE 6300 - Manufacturing Methods and Processes 
4.00 
IE 7200 - Supply Chain Engineering 
4.00 
IE 7215 - Simulation Analysis 
4.00 
IE 7275 - Data Mining in Engineering 
4.00 
IE 7280 - Statistical Methods in Engineering 
4.00 
IE 7285 - Statistical Quality Control 
4.00 
IE 7290 - Reliability Analysis and Risk Assessment 
4.00 
IE 7315 - Human Factors Engineering 
4.00 
MATH 7233 - Graph Theory 
4.00 
MATH 7346 - Time Series 
4.00 
MATH 7349 - Stochastic Calculus and Introduction to No-Arbitrage Finance 
4.00 
OR 7235 - Inventory Theory 
4.00 
OR 7240 - Integer and Nonlinear Optimization 
4.00 
OR 7310 - Logistics, Warehousing, and Scheduling 
4.00 

Please note: This curriculum is for marketing purposes only and is subject to change. Official curriculum can be found within the course catalog.



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Nathaniel Bade

Nathaniel Bade

Assistant Teaching Professor, MS Applied Mathematics/MS Operations Research Program Director
Muhammad Noor E Alam

Muhammad Noor E Alam

Assistant Professor, Mechanical & Industrial Engineering
Emanuel Melachrinoudis

Emanuel Melachrinoudis

Associate Professor, Associate Chair and Director, Industrial Engineering
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