Master of Science in Operations Research and System Analytics

Syracuse University - Quallege

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