Raleigh,
NC,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Operations Research in Raleigh United States | North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University
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Raleigh United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
29,433
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
Operations Research (OR) is an interdisciplinary graduate program overseen by an administrative board and program committee, managed through the program director's office.
Often referred to as management science, operations research employs scientific approaches to examine systems where human decision-making impacts design or operations. OR offers methodologies for optimizing system design and operational choices. Its effectiveness comes from diagnostic capabilities via observation and modeling, combined with prescriptive strength through analysis and synthesis.
As a cross-disciplinary field, OR both utilizes and enhances techniques from diverse areas such as mathematics, engineering, economics, and physical sciences. Professionals in OR have addressed numerous practical challenges, ranging from designing efficient telecommunications networks with fluctuating demand to strategizing military deployments during conflicts. Emerging applications frequently arise from contemporary issues like energy management, environmental protection, healthcare systems, and software development.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
To be considered for admission in full graduate standing, an applicant must have a four-year bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) from an accredited college or university as determined by a regional or general accrediting agency and must have at least a “B” (3.000/4.000) average in the undergraduate major or in the latest graduate degree program.
Provide Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a total score of at least 80 on the Internet-based Test (iBT). Minimum test scores for each section:
Listening: 18 points
Reading: 18 points
Writing: 18 points Speaking: 18 points for admission, 23 points for TA appointment where TA has direct verbal interactions with students, 26 points for TA appointment where TA presents lectures in the class or laboratory
The maximum total score for the iBT is 120 with each section worth 30 points.
Provide International English Language Testing System (IELTS) scores with an overall band score of at least 6.5. Minimum test scores for each section are listed below:
Listening: 6.5
Reading: 6.5
Writing: 6.5
Speaking: 6.5 for admission, 7.0 for TA appointment
Computer-based TOEFL scores must be 213 or higher (with at least 17 on three sections and no section score below 13). The paper-based test requires a score of 550 or higher (with scores of 50 on at least two of the three sections and no section score below 45).
Application Deadlines and Details
Fall Jun 25
Spring Nov 25
Summer 1 Mar 25
Summer 2 May 10
Tuition
USD
29,433