M.S. Operations Research
The master of science in the Operations Research program (30 points) is designed to enable students to concentrate their studies in methodological areas such as mathematical programming, stochastic models, and simulation. The department offers a variety of domain specific courses in areas including logistics, supply chain management, revenue management, risk management, and financial engineering.
MSOR degree candidates are required to satisfy a core program of graduate courses:
SIEO W4150: Introduction to Probability and Statistics
IEOR E4004: Intro to OR: Deterministic Models
IEOR E4106: Intro to OR: Stochastic Models
IEOR E4004: Simulation
All students must take at least 18 points of graduate work in the IEOR Department (denoted by courses with the IEOR designation) and at least 30 points of graduate studies at Columbia.