Operations Research and System Analytics is a new master’s program developed to meet the industry’s emerging needs. With an emphasis on computer science and artificial intelligence, the program breaks away from traditional operations research programs and focuses on mathematical foundations to include concepts from machine learning, analytics and data science. These learning outcomes will provide students with skills to tackle problems in practice. 

Students in the program will apply operations research models and methods to identify and solve engineering problems, use mathematical programming for informed decisions, gain proficiency in scientific tools, perform data-driven analytics, and integrate different concepts to design and optimize systems for engineering practice. 

The program spans different departments across Syracuse University and offers a variety of electives that allow students to tailor their skills and interests. Students will also receive hands-on experience with a capstone project. The program is open to all students with an undergraduate degree in any STEM field. 

“There is a growing need in the industry for graduates with skills in decision-making, data-science, coding, machine learning and AI,” says electrical engineering and computer science professor Natarajan Gautam. “We created this program to address that need by taking undergraduates with a quantitative background and educating them with the necessary skills to thrive in the emerging workplace.” 

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