CORMSIS MSc programmes
MSc Business Analytics and Finance
MSc Business Analytics and Management Science
MSc Data and Decision Analytics
MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Analytics
MSc Operational Research and Data Science
MSc Operational Research and Finance
You will be based in the Southampton Business School, or the School of Mathematical Sciences.
CORMSIS has strong links with industry. We have been working with many organisations for over 25 years, from large organisations to SMEs, and in a wide variety of sectors, transforming the way businesses operate. As a result, the course content of your MSc is based on the latest industry practice, ensuring you learn skills relevant to the current job market.
With a CORMSIS MSc, you will enjoy enhanced career prospects through:
- Course material informed by specialist research that is grounded in the latest scientific trends and developments.
- The opportunity to apply learned theory and methods to relevant case studies based on or inspired by real-life problems and challenges.
- The chance to hone your skills to communicate insights to managers or executives, and develop your drive towards actionable results.
Special features CORMSIS introduces to your MSc studies include:
- Interaction with industry through our regular practitioner talks, delivered by CORMSIS alumni or other guest speakers.
- A flexible approach to your dissertation, with the added opportunity to compete for a 3-month summer project where you work with a real business on a real business problem.
- Various other supporting activities to get you connected to the real world experience: hackatons, business competitions, company visits, and more.
Student Testimonials
The CORMSIS summer project provided MSc students like us with a valuable opportunity to apply academic knowledge to real-world problems, serving as excellent preparation for our future careers. I feel particularly fortunate to have worked on the Ittella-sponsored project, which deeply aligned with my interests.
Lei Zhou (MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Analytics 2024, May Hicks Award winner)
Purchaser, Shanghai Paite Xiansheng Network Technology Co. Ltd.
I was lucky enough to do both my undergraduate degree (BSc Mathematics with Economics 1998 - 2001) and Masters (MSc OR 2001 - 2002) under the CORMSIS umbrella and both provided me with practical skills which helped bridge the gap between theoretical mathematical methodologies and real world practical applicability.
Ali Khan (MSc Operational Research, 2002)
Global Head of Data Science, GroupM (part of WPP)
Working on a CORMSIS industrial project equipped me with both the theoretical foundation and practical experience necessary to secure a PhD position in AI for the Natural Environment. This experience also contributed to receiving the CORMSIS Excellence and Impact Award sponsored by Boeing, and being nominated for the May Hicks Award.
M. Hoque Nadia (MSc Data and Decision Analytics, 2024, May Hicks Award runner up)
PhD Candidate, CDT SustAI
My degree with CORMSIS equipped me with the skills to solve the real-world problems I tackle every day at BA, providing the ideal springboard for launching my career.
Chris Butler (MSc Operational Research and Finance, 2018)
Lead Product Data Scientist, British Airways
My Maths degree within CORMSIS equipped me with the analytical and problem-solving skills essential for my role at Sainsbury’s, where I develop data-driven solutions for the company’s decision-making process. The unique interdisciplinary education provided at Southampton was key to making that transition to industry possible.
Luigi Bobbio (PhD Mathematics and Operational Research, 2023)
Data Scientist, Sainsbury’s
An MSc in OR opens so many doors to employment as it is highly sought after by companies. The MSc from Southampton is highly respected in the industry and the project element of the course provides an excellent opportunity to apply your OR skills to a real world problem.
Ben Causely (MSc Operational Research, 2007)
Head of Atlantic Joint Business, Revenue Management at British Airways D38