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Operations Research is a practical scientific field focused on quantitative decision-making challenges, typically related to managing and distributing scarce resources. Undergraduate programs provide core instruction in probability, statistics, applied mathematics, simulation, and optimization, alongside career-focused operations research classes. This academic path is ideal for students skilled in applying mathematical concepts. It equips graduates for roles as operations research analysts in sectors like professional services, finance, and major tech companies. Additionally, we prepare students for advanced studies in operations research, business, medicine, law, or other fields.
Applicants must present evidence that they are prepared for college work in the humanities, mathematics, social sciences, foreign languages and natural sciences. Accordingly, the College strongly recommends the following preparation: Four years of English literature and composition
The vast majority of successful applicants to the College have taken five academic courses per term for all four years of secondary/high school. Student must have 650 or higher on either the Critical Reasoning or Writing sections of the SAT, 700 or higher on the Evidence Based Reading and Writing section of the redesigned SAT and 29 or higher on the English or Reading sections of the ACT
English Language Requirement
Applicant must have minimum score of 600 (paper-based test) or 100 (Internet-based test) and minimum IELTS score of 7.0