*delivered by the School of Informatics Dissertation projectsĭissertation projects on this programme can be undertaken in partnership with public and private sector organisations. Introductory Probability and Statistics.Algorithmic Game Theory and its Applications*.Introduction to Practical Programming with Objects*.Large Scale Optimization for Data Science.Operational Research in the Energy Industry.Optional courses have previously included: Methodology, Modelling and Consulting Skills.This programme involves two taught semesters of compulsory and optional courses followed by your dissertation project.Ĭompulsory courses have previously included: Recent external partners for dissertations in the Operational Research MSc programmes include: There is also the opportunity to undertake a dissertation project with an external partner. As an MSc student in the School you will have opportunities to engage with these external organisations through regular employability events, careers workshops, and our annual analytics challenge (whose recent partners have included Edinburgh Airport and the Data and Marketing Association). The School of Mathematics has connections with a wide number of industrial partners, organisations, charities and government departments. Operational Research with Computational Optimization.In addition to this general MSc in Operational Research, we offer the following degrees: Our intensive programme allows you to specialise in an area that best suits your career goals.
Operational Research (OR) is an important skill that is in high demand.
This programme will show you how to use mathematical techniques to tackle real-life problems ranging from scheduling flights and routing mobile phone calls, over optimising power systems and logistic networks, to managing investments and minimising risks.