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Operations Research, MS at George Mason University

George Mason University, United States

Programme overview

The Master of Science in Operations Research prepares students for research and professional practice associated with the formulation, analysis, and computer implementation of mathematical models for decision making. Major components include optimization, stochastic modeling, computer simulation, data analytics, machine learning, and application of these components to realistic and relevant operational analysis problems. Students focus their studies in a concentration area such as artificial intelligence, data analytics, financial engineering, military operations research, optimization, or stochastic modeling; students can also choose a self-defined concentration with approval of a faculty advisor.

Faculty: College of Engineering and Computing  |  Department: Department of Systems Engineering and Operations Research  |  Duration: 30 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Fairfax, VA, United States

What you will study

Total 30 credits. Curriculum courses listed include Operations Research: Deterministic Optimization; Operations Research: Stochastic Models; Applied Predictive Analytics; Discrete System Simulation; Masters Project; Master's Thesis.

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Entry requirements

To be admitted to the program, students must hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution in engineering, mathematics, computer science, physical sciences, economics, or a related field. They also must have completed courses in: Course List Code Title Credits Calculus MATH 113 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (Mason Core) 4 MATH 114 Analytic Geometry and Calculus II 4 MATH 213 Analytic Geometry and Calculus III 3 Matrix Algebra MATH 203 Linear Algebra 3 Differential Equations MATH 214 Elementary Differential Equations 3 Applied Probability and Statistics STAT 346 Probability for Engineers 3 Scientific Programming Language CS 112 Introduction to Computer Programming (Mason Core) 4 Specific application deadlines and requirements are available through the Office of Graduate Admissions.

Graduate applicants pay a non-refundable $75 application fee. Application deadlines and requirements differ by programme and are listed on each programme's page.

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