Operations Research and Engineering Graduate Certificate at George Mason University

Programme overview

The Graduate Certificate in Operations Research and Engineering provides focused preparation in the formulation, analysis, and computational implementation of mathematical models for decision making. Students develop foundational skills in optimization, simulation, stochastic modeling, and data analytics through one of three concentration areas: Computational Modeling, Military Operations Research, or Predictive Data Analytics. The certificate requires 12–15 graduate credits, depending on the concentration, and may be pursued part‑time.

Faculty: College of Engineering and Computing | Department: Department of Systems Engineering and Operations Research | Duration: 12-15 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Fairfax, VA, United States

What you will study

Total 12-15 credits. Curriculum courses listed include Operations Research: Deterministic Optimization; Discrete System Simulation; Computational Methods in Engineering and Statistics; Linear and Nonlinear Modeling in the Natural Sciences; Operations Research: Stochastic Models; System Methodology and Modeling.

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Entry requirements

Computational Modeling Concentration For admission to the certificate with a Computational Modeling concentration, applicants must meet minimum entrance requirements for the MS in operations research , the MS in statistical science , or the PhD in computational sciences and informatics . Military Operations Research Concentration Admissions requirements for the certificate with a Military Operations Research concentration are identical to those for the Operations Research, MS . Predictive Data Analytics Concentration The certificate with Predictive Analytics concentration will be open to all students who hold a BS degree in scientific and engineering disciplines from an accredited university program, with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Students who are already enrolled in a master's program must submit a secondary certificate form to enroll in this certificate with concentration program; all othe

Duration: 12-15 credits

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