Is This Program Right for Me?
The MSM-OR/SC degree attracts individuals with a quantitative undergraduate degree who have an interest in gaining expertise in the field of operations research or supply chain management. Typical undergraduate majors include:
- Engineering
- Statistics
- Computer science
- Economics
- Mathematics
- Business
Students beginning this program must have a working knowledge of undergraduate calculus, including differentiation and integration, and one semester of undergraduate linear algebra. Work experience is beneficial but not required for admission; many students pursue the MSM-OR/SC immediately following the completion of their undergraduate degree.
Outcomes
Upon completion of the MSM-OR/SC program, students will:
- be equipped with analytical and supply chain skills to become an agent of positive change at their organization within the first few years of work.
- speak and understand the language of business.
- have a working knowledge of all functional areas of an organization and the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues in these areas.
- have a network of regional, national, and international business contacts.


