Program Overview
The Operations Research at Southern Methodist University is a MSc programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Operations Research programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7.5
- Tuition: USD 48,190 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 48,190 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Dallas, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Operations Research programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Probability and Statistics for Scientists and Engineers
- Statistical Design and Analysis of Experiments
- Production Systems Engineering
- Operations Research Models
- Linear Programming
- Data Mining for Analytics
- Computer Simulation Techniques
- Supply Chain Operation and Control
- Advanced Data Mining
- Engineering Economics and Decision Analysis
- Stochastic Models
- Queuing Theory
- Integer Programming
- Network Flows
- Optimization Models for Decision Support
- Mathematics of Optimization
- Nonlinear Programming
- Advanced Logistics Networks
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission Requirements:
In addition to meeting the Lyle School of Engineering admission requirements for an M.S. degree, applicants are required to satisfy the following additional requirements::
- B.S. in engineering, mathematics, computer science, economics or a related technical field.
- Previous coursework that includes satisfactory completion of at least six credit hours of calculus, three credit hours of linear algebra and three credit hours of computer programming in a high-level language. (Generally, a Bachelor of Business Administration does not provide sufficient background.)
English Proficiency: IELTS 7.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 48,190 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 48,190 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 48,190 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 48,190 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Southern Methodist University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Southern Methodist University
Southern Methodist University
Dallas, United States
Southern Methodist University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-05-18
- Start Date 2018-08-22
- Language English
- Duration 24 months