Overview
Inefficient processes waste time, effort and money. In nearly every sector, organizations need individuals who can solve real-world problems using mathematical models to arrive at the optimal solution. In the online operations research master’s degree program, you’ll learn how to utilize these skills in ways that will make you a valuable resource.
Designed for working professionals, this online Operations Research M.S. from Kansas State University is offered 100% online but does require a trip to the Manhattan, Kansas, campus for an oral examination at the end of the program.
Careers
Graduates in operations research typically have a high salary and are employed in a wide range of industries, including:
- airlines
- financial companies
- governmental agencies
- consulting companies
- transportation agencies
Programme Structure
Courses Include:
- Linear Programming
- Nonlinear Programming
- Network Flows and Graph Theory
- Integer Programming and Combinatorial Optimization
- Reliability Theory
- Simulation of Industrial Management Systems
- Applied Stochastic Processes and Theoretical Simulation
- Industrial Queuing Processes
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
Mathematics Statistics View 104 other Masters in Mathematics in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an ABET-accredited university in industrial engineering, engineering, mathematics, statistics or business (if you have emphasized quantitative techniques) with a strong background in applied mathematics including calculus and linear algebra
- Graduate Record Examination (GRE) required if bachelor’s degree is not from an ABET-accredited university
- Undergraduate courses in calculus-based probability/statistics and introductory operations research
- Some knowledge of computer programming
Tuition Fee
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International
24000 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 800 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
24000 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 800 USD per credit during 12 months. -
In-State
24000 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 800 USD per credit during 12 months.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.