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Programs in Operations Research

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Operations research students learn the development and application of complex mathematical or simulation models to solve problems involving operational systems, where the system concerned is subject to human intervention. It includes instruction in advanced multivariate analysis, application of judgment and statistical tests, optimization theory and techniques, resource allocation theory, mathematical modeling, control theory, statistical analysis, and applications to specific research problems.

Top Schools For Operations Research Programs

Are You Interested? School Name Tuition Size Degrees Granted Degrees Granted By Type
Columbia University
New York, NY		$41,316 7,693 259 Certificate (9), Bachelor's (74),
Master's (172), Doctoral (4)
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY		$37,954 13,914 210 Bachelor's (107), Master's (95),
Doctoral (8)
Naval Postgraduate School
Monterey, CA		Unknown 0 115 Certificate (45), Master's (69),
Doctoral (1)
Princeton University
Princeton, NJ		$35,340 5,069 83 Bachelor's (66), Master's (6),
Doctoral (11)
University of California - Berkeley
Berkeley, CA		$31,022 25,534 74 Bachelor's (51), Master's (16),
Doctoral (7)
Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX		$35,160 6,228 45 Bachelor's (27), Master's (15),
Doctoral (3)
Polytechnic Inst. of New York
Brooklyn, NY		$37,882 1,732 43 Master's (43)
Air Force Tech - Graduate
Wright-Patterson AFB, OH		Unknown 0 33 Master's (31), Doctoral (2)
New York University
New York, NY		$38,765 21,759 32 Certificate (0), Bachelor's (32),
Master's (0), Doctoral (0)
Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, GA		$25,716 13,516 32 Master's (32)
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Operations Research Statistics

Degree Type BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Certificate 4 0%
Associate Not Available 0%
Bachelor's 338 41%
Master's 444 54%
Doctoral 43 5%
Gender BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Male 611 74%
Female 218 26%
Racial BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Asian or Pacific Islander 130 23%
Black or African American 27 5%
Hispanic or Latino 36 6%
American Indian or Alaskan Native 2 0%
White (Non-Hispanic) 304 55%
Other/Unknown 55 10%
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Operations Research Internships

Job Title:Intern Biology Biochemistry Research and Development
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Company:Life Technologies
Location:Eugene, OR
Posted:5/7/2013
Source:Life Technologies Corporation
Job Title:Senior Marketing Research Analyst - Eden Prairie, MN or Telecommute
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Company:UnitedHealth Group
Location:Eden Prairie, MN
Posted:5/15/2013
Source:UnitedHealth Group
Job Title:Pharmacy Operations MBA Intern
Description:As a Pharmacy Operations MBA intern, you will lead a critical component of a long-term strategic initiative or manage the complete lifecycle from ideation through implementation of a shorter term initiative. The MBA intern experience will...>
Company:CVS Caremark
Location:Woonsocket, RI
Posted:3/4/2013
Source:CVS Caremark
Job Title:Research Quality Intern
Description:Research Quality Intern- Job Number: 13405DescriptionKey Responsibilities:Experian is looking for detail-oriented, analytical, creative and innovative college students. Internship candidates must possess strong leadership...>
Company:Experian Information Solutions
Location:Deerfield Beach, FL
Posted:2/7/2013
Source:Experian Information Solutions, Inc
Job Title:Graduate Statistician Intern
Description:Farmers Insurance is looking for a Graduate Statistician Intern who is responsive and self-motivated and who embraces problem-solving and has effective time-management skills.You will spend 10-12 weeks during the summer: •Gaining an...>
Company:Farmers Insurance Group
Location:Oklahoma City, OK
Posted:5/20/2013
Source:Farmers Insurance
Job Title:Research Specialist II
Description:Shire Regenerative Medicine is a rapidly growing, world-class organization specializing in cell therapies led by the Company’s approved product Dermagrafty. The Company is seeking an individual with research and development experience...>
Company:Shire Pharmaceuticals
Location:San Diego, CA
Posted:5/6/2013
Source:Shire Pharmaceuticals
Job Title:Administrative Program Support (Internship)
Description:Provides administrative support for the Sales process regarding Advanced Programs Cross Domain Solutions. Creation of pricing Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) for customer use. Creates, submits, and tracks Requests for Quotes and Purchase...>
Company:BAE Systems
Location:Herndon, VA
Posted:5/21/2013
Source:BAE Systems
Job Title:AT&T Student Intern-Technical I - ATT Labs
Description:2012 AT&T Labs Summer Intern - Technical IWe are looking for motivated and enthusiastic students to participate in a summer internship within the AT&T Labs Organization. The Summer Internship program supports various technical...>
Company:AT&T
Location:Middletown, NJ
Posted:5/6/2013
Source:AT&T
Job Title:Vice President, Research and Director, Kaiser Foundation Research Institute(159719)
Description:Vice President, Research and Director, Kaiser Foundation Research Institute(Job Number: 159719)No matter what your job title, the work you do at Kaiser Permanente supports the health and well being of our members. All 8.7 million of...>
Company:Kaiser Permanente
Location:California
Posted:5/7/2013
Source:Kaiser Permanente
Job Title:Manager of Operations Research Engineering
Description:The Walt Disney Company is a world-class entertainment and technological leader. Walt’s passion was to continuously envision new ways to move audiences around the world—a passion that remains our touchstone in an enterprise that stretches...>
Company:Walt Disney
Location:Lake Buena Vista, FL
Posted:5/13/2013
Source:Disney

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