$32,448 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Master of Science [M.S] Computational Decision Science and Operations Research
Illinois Tech’s Master of Science in (MS in CDSOR) offer a number of benefits and advantages:
- You will take courses in applied mathematics, computer science, business, and engineering to maximize your ability to help organizations improve decision-making.
- You will learn the most cutting-edge, sophisticated approaches—advanced analytics methods, algorithms, and machine learning—to meet the growing need for computationally sophisticated decision scientists and operations research professionals.
- The MS in CDSOR is appropriate for both those who seek a career in industry, and those who wish to do a doctorate that could lead to a career in research in industry or academia.
- It was developed to take advantage of the growth in demand for operations research analysts, nationally and in the Chicago area.
- It is research-focused and offers hands-on experience with the real-world problems and ties to industry. See “AT&T SDN Network Design Challenge.” Also see “Nash Equilibrium and the Price of Anarchy in Priority Based Network Routing.” [ pdf ] In order to gain a mathematical understanding of the debate on Net-Neutrality, one of our teams analyzed the impact of imposing priorities in queuing systems. They showed that this leads to inefficient utilization of networks.
- You can complete the MS in CDSOR in two years with full- or part-time study. A thesis is optional. Financial aid may be available for highly qualified candidates.
Tution & Application Fees
Year | Year 1 | Year 2 |
Tuition Fees | $29628 | $29628 |
Books and supply | $900 | $900 |
Compulsory Fees | $1920 | $1920 |
Total Fees | $32448 | $32448 |
Examinations
Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
---|---|---|---|---|
IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6.5 | 9 | 3 |
TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 90 | 120 | 3 |
GRE | Graduate Record Examination | 304 | 340 | 2 |
PTE | Pearson Test of English | 63 | 90 | 3 |
Academic Requirements:
- A bachelor degree in mathematics, computer science, industrial engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, business or related areas
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0 in bachelors
- Submit original transcripts and individual marksheets of previous education
- Submit GRE/GMAT scores
- Submit professional statement about why do you want to join the program and program goals
- Submit two letters of recommendation from individuals who can assess your academic ability
English Language Proficiency:
- TOEFL: minimum 90+ in IBT; minimum 600 in PBT
- IELTS: minimum 6.5
- PTE: minimum 63
- Duolingo: minimum 110