Master of Operations Research | NC State OR

OR PRO TIP: The Master of Operations Research (MOR) curriculum helps you plan your path through the three semesters of your MOR degree.

The Master of Operations Research prepares you for a career as an OR practitioner in the private or public sector. Specifically, the MOR degree requires completing 31 credit hours in OR and related courses. Consequently, this degree equips you with the skills needed for success in various industries. Ultimately, our program ensures you are ready for the challenges in both the private and public sectors. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of operations research analysts is expected to increase by 23% from 2022 to 2032, surpassing the average for all occupations.

Master of Operations Research Core Courses (15 hours)

To earn the Master of Operations Research degree, you must complete five of the following core courses. OR PRO TIP: You cannot use OR 504 and OR 505 to satisfy these requirements, and you must choose at least one of OR 505, OR 506, or OR 709.

• CSC 505 Design and Analysis of Algorithms
• ISE 537 Statistical Models for Systems Analytics in Industrial Engineering
• MA/ST 546 Probability and Stochastic Processes I
• MA/ST 747 Probability and Stochastic Processes II
• OR 501 Introduction to Operations Research
• OR 504 Introduction to Mathematical Programming
• OR 505 Linear Programming
• OR 506 Algorithmic Methods In Nonlinear Programming
• OR 531 Dynamic Systems and Multivariable Control I
• OR 537 Computer Methods and Applications
• OR 560 Stochastic Models in Industrial Engineering
• OR 562 Simulation Modeling
• OR 706 Nonlinear programming
• OR 708 Integer Programming
• OR 709 Dynamic Programming
• OR 760 Applied Stochastic Models in Industrial Engineering
• OR 761 Queues and Stochastic Service Systems
• OR 762 Computer Simulation Techniques
• OR 772 Stochastic Simulation Design and Analysis
• ST 516: Experimental Statistics For Engineers II, or ST 512: Experimental Statistics For Biological Sciences II

Electives (15 hours)

You should choose five additional elective courses from mathematics, engineering, statistics, computer science, or other STEM disciplines. For example, you can select courses in econometrics or data science. Some business courses are also acceptable as electives. Direct any questions about electives to the OR Program Specialist or your faculty advisor.

Seminar (1 hour)

Enroll in OR 601 Seminar in Operations Research for one credit hour. You must attend the seminar throughout your program.