Overview

The Operations Research programme at Middle Tennessee State University is a specialised Master of Professional Studies concentration designed for ambitious working professionals. This interdisciplinary graduate degree focuses on the intersection of social sciences and professional practice to enhance career advancement opportunities.

The curriculum is specifically tailored to meet the needs of the modern working adult by offering a 100% online delivery format. Students can access course materials 24/7, allowing for a flexible learning schedule that fits around existing professional and personal commitments.

A significant advantage of this track is that it does not require GRE scores for admission, lowering the barrier for experienced professionals to return to education.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 20940 per year
National fee: USD 20940 per year
Local fee: USD 8292 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

The curriculum consists of core requirements, concentration-specific subjects, and electives. Modules may include:

Leading Organizational Transformation
Professional Environment: Issues and Ethics
Research Methods
Statistical Analysis
Applied Business Analytics
Effective Program Management
Effective Techniques in Survey Design and Implementation
Corporate Communication
Business Intelligence
Conflict Management and Resolution
Computer-based Decision Modeling
Professional Project

Careers with Operations Research

Graduates are prepared for diverse roles where they help organisations allocate resources, manage supply chains, and develop production schedules. The skills gained are applicable across various sectors including finance, logistics, and software development.

Common career paths for those completing this concentration include roles as economists, logisticians, and market research analysts. Many graduates also find success as quality assurance analysts, statisticians, or software developers within data-centric environments.

Middle Tennessee State University provides extensive support through its Career Development Center to help students become marketable. This includes access to job boards, internship opportunities, and professional tools to assist with continuing education and employment transitions.

Programme Structure

Courses

Operations Research
Data Visualizations
Strategy
Management

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Murfreesboro, United States

Disciplines

Operations Research View 7 other Masters in Operations Research in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete graduate application for admission

Submit $35 nonrefundable application fee (money order or check with routing numbers); American Express, Visa, and MasterCard are accepted for online applications.

Submit a copy of valid passport.

Already in the U.S., submit a copy of valid Visa and copies of pages 1-3 of your current I-20 and the front and back of your I-94 card or I-94 information print out.

Submit official transcripts from all post-secondary institution(s). We request transcripts be sent directly to an accredited external evaluation service. If transcripts are written in a foreign language, an official translation in English is required in addition to the official original copy.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

20940 USD / year

≈ 20940 USD / year
Out-of-State

20940 USD / year

≈ 20940 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8292 USD / year

≈ 8292 USD / year

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Scholarships Information

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