Master of Commerce in Operations Research at Stellenbosch University

Programme overview

A Master of Commerce in Operations Research in which mathematical, statistical and computer models are used to find optimal or near-optimal solutions to complex problems and to improve systems efficiently and systematically against one or more, sometimes conflicting, goals.

Faculty: Economic and Management Sciences | Department: Logistics | Duration: Two years | Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

At least 180 credits via a coursework-and-thesis option (a 150-credit thesis plus at least 30 credits of electives) or a 180-credit full thesis.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A BComHons (Operations Research), a BScHons (Operations Research) or a qualification considered by the Senate to be of equal standing. CV, letter of motivation and a statement of research interest (1-3 pages) are required. If applicants exceed capacity, they are ranked by the admission criteria.

The application fee is R100 for South African citizens, permanent residents and refugee, asylum seeker and diplomatic status holders, and R400 for international applicants. Stellenbosch Business School applicants pay R1050 for the MBA and R850 for other SBS programmes. Some applicants are exempt; application fees are non-refundable.

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