Operations Research, M.S.

Operations research analysts work with an organization to help improve its overall business operations. They create mathematical models to examine data that helps a business improve its efficiency, asset management, policies, and operational decision-making.Florida Tech’s master’s in operations research degree is one of the few in the nation. With a strong emphasis on mathematics and stochastic theory, this interdisciplinary field overlaps mathematics with other disciplines such as industrial design and operations management. Students tailor their degree to their particular interests and career path.In addition to the master’s in operations research, Florida Tech also offers a doctoral program in the field.Since its inception, the concept of operations research has been widely applied by industry and government in making decisions about the use of resources and in solving problems involving complex design, allocation, planning, and logistics. Graduate students interested in a master’s in operations research are trained to use mathematical computer modeling, simulation tests, and optimization to forecast the implications of various business management choices and identify the best possible alternatives.

An applicant for the master’s program in operations research should have an undergraduate major in a mathematics, science or engineering discipline that requires a significant amount of mathematics. Business majors with strong quantitative backgrounds are also encouraged to apply. A proficiency in mathematics covering topics in calculus, probability, statistics, and linear algebra must be demonstrated by suitable coursework at undergraduate level. Applicants must have earned a cumulative GPA of 3.0 as an undergraduate in order to be considered for admission to a Florida Tech master's degree program. Transcripts from a non-US institution are internally recalculated to meet this threshold. Letters of recommendation, résumé/CV, transcripts