运筹学负责将科学方法应用于决策。学生将学习如何使用优化和统计方法开发和求解系统的数学和计算机模型。OR毕业生在广泛的领域工作，例如：运输，供应链运营，通信和计算机运营，制造，金融和医疗保健。NU的OR程序由MIE系和数学系共同提供，因此在理论和应用之间实现了独特的平衡。在该计划中或与该计划相结合，就读于运筹学硕士课程的学生还有机会继续攻读众多工程学研究生证书选项之一。
The Master of Science in Operations Research teaches students how to develop and solve mathematical and computer models of systems using optimization and statistical methods. If you want to earn your master’s in Operations Research at Northeastern, Global Pathways can help you succeed through rigorous language training, cultural activities, and support.<br>This program seeks to train students in the basic techniques and theory of operations research and their applications to real-world problems.<br>Graduates should have developed their analytical skills to attack complex, large-scale optimization problems of both a deterministic and stochastic nature. Eight 4-semester-hour graduate courses are required for this degree. Previous course work will be evaluated to determine proficiency in certain content areas and degree plan may be tailored accordingly. In some cases, a student may be required to take an assessment exam to determine content and knowledge proficiency. No course can be used to satisfy both a requirement and an elective.