A Minor Program in Operations Research is available for students pursuing a Master’s degree in graduate programs who find it advantageous to include advanced quantitative methods of systems analysis in their program of study. To qualify for a Minor in Operations Research, students must satisfy the requirements of their graduate major programs, meet the same prerequisites as the M.S. dual-title degree, and meet the coursework requirements. Any student wishing to pursue a Minor in OR should fill out the application form found in the Admissions section of the OR website and submit it to the Chair of the Operations Research Program.

Coursework Requirements

The minimum requirements for the Master’s Minor in OR are:

• 3 credits in Stochastic Processes/Statistical Methods.
• 3 credits in Optimization or Computational Methods.
• 1 credit in the OR 590 Colloquium for each year on campus (up to a maximum of 2).

Check the approved OR classes.

Note: a minimum of 3 credits must be taken at the 500 level. The specified 6 credits of coursework are required on top of the required courses needed to complete the Graduate Major Program (GMP); however, GMP may allow them to count as elective credits of coursework within the standard major requirements.