OPERATIONS RESEARCH (ORES)

Eric M. Malstrom

Chair of Studies

4207Engineering Center

575-3156

*UNIVERSITY PROFESSOR TAHA * UNIVERSITY PROFESSOR EMERITUS IMHOFF * PROFESSORS ASFAHL, JOHNSON, MALSTROM * PROFESSORS EMERITI McBRYDE, PARKER * ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS ENGLISH, FANT, TAYLOR * ASSISTANT PROFESSORS BUTLER * ADJUNCT ASSISTANT PROFESSOR GATTIS * ASSISTANT PROFESSOR EMERITUS STONE

Degree Conferred: M.S.O.R. (ORES)

The Department of Industrial Engineering offers a graduate program leading to the Master of Science in Operations Research (M.S.O.R.) for engineering, science, and other non-engineering graduates. Candidates for the degree must possess or obtain mathematical training through differential equations, knowledge of probability theory, and proficiency in computer programming. Minors in the areas of mathematics, computer science, and statistics are also available under the program.

In addition to the requirements of the Graduate School and the College of Engineering, the following program requirements must be satisfied. A number of undergraduate prerequisites exist that are specified in the Department's Handbook for Advanced Degrees. Candidates for the Master of Science in Operations Research degree (M.S.O.R.) who present a thesis are required to complete a minimum of 24 semester hours of course work and six semester hours of thesis. Candidates for the degree who do not present a thesis are required to complete 30 semester hours of course work and three hours credit for INEG 513V, Masters Research Project and Report. All candidates must successfully complete a master's oral examination, which is conducted by the candidate's faculty committee. Course listings and descriptions may be found under Industrial Engineering on page 260.