Sample Plan: Optimization and Analytics

The following sample plan of study fulfills the M.S. degree in Computational Operations Research, pending final approval from the State Council on Higher Education in Virginia, with an emphasis on optimization and analytics. There are a variety of elective courses that may be substituted for courses listed. All plans of study are subject to the approval of the graduate director.

Fall Semester I

• COR 606 Computing in Operations Research
• MATH 551 Probability
• COR 628 Linear Programming

Spring Semester I

• COR 648 Integer Programming
• COR 618 Models and Applications of Operations Research
• COR 688 Machine Learning and Optimization

Fall Semester II

• COR 678 Network Location Theory
• CSCI 653 Analysis of Algorithms
• COR 696 Simulation and Modeling Project in Computational Operations Research

Spring Semester II

• MATH 524 Operations Research: Stochastic Models
• COR 668 Supply Chain Optimization
• COR 658 Discrete Optimization