Prerequisites
- An undergraduate degree from an accredited institution
- Undergraduate calculus that includes single and multivariate differentiation and integration
- One semester of undergraduate linear algebra
Application Deadlines
Applicants are considered in several application rounds throughout the year.
| Application | Notification | |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | November 1, 2011 | December 15, 2011 |
| Round 2 | December 1, 2011 | January 15, 2012 |
| Round 3 | January 15, 2012 | March 1, 2012 |
| Round 4 | March 1, 2012 | April 15, 2012 |
| Round 5 | April 15, 2012 (Final Deadline for International Applicants) |
May 15, 2012 |
*** We are currently accepting domestic student applications on a rolling basis contingent upon program space
Tuition
Total tuition for the MSM-OR/SC program for students entering in Fall 2012 is $49,739.
There is a technology fee of $100 for each Fall semester and each Spring semester for MSM-OR/SC students.
*Tuition rates are subject to change.
*Subject to approval by the Board of Trustees
Scholarships
Applicants to the MSM-OR/SC program may request that they be considered for merit-based scholarships. Materials beyond the standard application are not required for consideration. Scholarships are based on academic and professional qualifications and are not need-based. Scholarship recipients are informed of the award in their admission letter. Candidates are encouraged to apply early for maximum scholarship availability.
Financial Aid
Application for need-based financial aid is a separate process from application for program admission. These funding opportunities are administered by Case Western Reserve University's Office of Financial Aid and are available for domestic applicants only.
Required Application Materials
The following materials will be required to complete your application:
- Transcripts
- Standardized test scores:
- GMAT(code WTJ-F1-10) or GRE(code 1105)
- An English proficiency exam score for non-native English speakers
- Two essays
- Current resume
- Two letters of recommendation
- Application fee: $100
Detailed instructions are available in our online application.


Albert DiFranco
Monica Eastway