MSc in Operations Research and System Analytics in Syracuse, NY United States | Syracuse University

This is a new program at Syracuse University that has been developed to meet the emerging needs of industry.

Program Overview

• Uniquely combines mathematical modeling, computer programming, data science and business analytics to solve significant problems in a variety of domains
• Provides hands-on experience through a required capstone project
• Open to students with an undergraduate degree in any STEM field and built for people who have a diversity of backgrounds
• Variety of electives offered so students can tailor to their interests and skills
• Applied operations research program with computer science and artificial intelligence flavor

Relevant Learning Outcomes

• Apply operations research models and methods to identify, formulate, and solve problems in engineering systems
• Use principles of mathematical programming to make informed holistic decisions while being cognizant of their societal, economic, and environmental impact
• Proficiency in scientific tools to efficiently operate systems with significant uncertainty and predict their performance
• Perform descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics using data-driven approaches and communicate the outcomes effectively
• Integrate concepts from mathematics, programming, and engineering to design and optimize systems, analyze trade-offs, and interpret results for engineering practice