Frequently asked questions
Why Operational Research (OR), Management Science (MS) or Business Analytics (BA)?
These will all appeal if:
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You enjoy tackling complex business problems
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You like variety in your work
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You can relate to people and their concerns
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You are bright and numerate, have plenty of ideas and are innovative
Why an MSc in OR, MS or BA?
These Masters programmes provide;
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A solid grounding in the techniques of OR/MS
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Exposure to real life problems
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Much enhanced career opportunities
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A qualification valued within and outside OR/MS
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The opportunity to enhance your CV by undertaking a dissertation project with an external organisation, in the UK and overseas
Why the University of Southampton?
The University of Southampton is:
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Part of the 'Russell Group' of leading universities
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One of the top research-led universities
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A diverse and highly respected establishment
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We have excellent links with industry and commerce, almost guaranteeing the possibility of a project with an external organisation
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You can tailor your degree to balance the amount of 'hard' and 'soft' OR/MS that you study.
The Operational Research and Management Science Groups at the University of Southampton
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Were given a top ratings in the most recent Research Excellence Framework
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Contain internationally renowned researchers who cover many fields of OR/MS
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Have close links with a wide range of organisations, such as Shell, IBM, BAA and AA
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Pride themselves on their applied research in transportation, healthcare and manufacturing
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Carry out extensive industrial research, which feeds back into our MSc programme through seminars, case studies, summer projects and recruitment opportunities
The MSc Operational Research Programme at Southampton
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Has been running for nearly 30 years
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Is highly regarded by research councils and employers
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Has broadly based content, with a wide range of applied and theoretical options
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Has a successful and long established record of excellent employment prospects
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Has a team of experienced OR staff with widely ranging research interests
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Gives students the opportunity of applying OR techniques to complex organisational problems
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Incorporates many state-of-the-art techniques
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Has been constructed by leading OR academics and industrialists
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Provides students with many opportunities for 'hands-on' experience of OR including a 3 month summer project with an external organisation
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Has fully and partially funded places available