Program Overview
The Operational Research and Management at Lancaster University is a MSc programme in Business & Management over 12 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 business & management. 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 Operational Research and Management programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: GBP 17,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 10,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Lancaster, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Operational Research and Management programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- MSCI 502: Introduction to OR and Management Science (15 credits)
- MSCI 506: Problem Solving Skills for Consultants (15 credits)
- MSCI 519: Spreadsheet Modelling (15 credits)
- MSCI 521: Applying Statistical Models in Business (15 credits)
- MSCI 504: Problem Structuring
- MSCI 512: Computer Simulation
- MSCI 532: Stochastic Modelling
- MSCI 534: Optimisation and Heuristics
- MSCI 513: C++ Computer Programming
- MSCI 523: Forecasting
- MSCI 526: Data Mining for Marketing, Sales and Finance
- MSCI 527: SAS Programming for Business Analytics
- MSCI 544: Logistics
- MSCI 564: Marketing Research Methods
- MSCI 573: Operations and Supply Excellence
- MSCI 575: Global Sourcing
- MSCI 582: Marketing Analytics and Modelling
- MSCI 583: Pricing Analytics and Revenue Management
- MNGT 576: International Business Marketing
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The entry requirement for the MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management, the MSc Management Science and Marketing Analytics and the MSc Operational Research and Management Science is normally a first or good second class honours degree in a quantitative subject. Students with first degrees in mathematics, statistics, physics, engineering and management science are regularly admitted, and applicants from other disciplines who can show evidence of quantitative problem solving skills are encouraged to apply.
English language requirements
Studying at Masters level demands a high level of fluency in written and spoken language, and excellent comprehension. For this reason, non-native speakers of English are normally asked to demonstrate their English language competence by taking one of the internationally recognised tests below.
Our minimum language requirements for postgraduate study at LUMS are:
IELTS 7.0, with at least 6.0 in each element
Pearson Academic (PTE) 70, with at least 55 in each element
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) grade C
ToEFL iBT 100 (with minimum 22 in each skill)
Please note: IELTS and Pearson scores are valid for two years from the test date. Also, note that ToEFL tests are no longer recognised by the UK Visas and Immigration Office for entry to pre-sessional English language courses.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 17,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 10,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 17,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 10,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Lancaster 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 Lancaster University
Lancaster University
Lancaster, England
Lancaster University is a collegiate public research university in Lancaster, Lancashire, England. The university was established in 1964 by royal charter, as one of several new universities...
University Profile- Start Date 2017-10-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months