C07081v5 Graduate Diploma in Operations Research

Note(s)

Mid-year (Spring) entry is only available on a part-time basis.

Overview

The contemporary manufacturing, construction and transportation industries, as well as many other industries and the public sector, require knowledge and skills in quantitative managerial methods that many employees have not acquired in their undergraduate degree. As a consequence, there is demonstrated and continuing demand for specialists, trained in operations research (also known as management science). The Graduate Diploma in Operations Research addresses this need by providing training in methods and techniques for optimal planning, including linear and nonlinear programming, and stochastic methods such as queueing theory and computer simulation.

Course aims

The course is designed to train professional people in the application of operations research principles and methods. It may be regarded as a training or retraining course for graduates from a wide range of disciplines.

Articulation

Additional admission requirements

Additional recognition of prior learning

Exemptions from core subjects due to prior study may be approved. Contact the Faculty of Science for details.

Course duration and attendance

For applicants enrolling in Autumn semester, the course is offered on a full-time basis normally over two semesters, or on a part-time basis normally over four semesters. For applicants enrolling in Spring semester, the course is only offered on a part-time basis over four semesters. Applicants should be aware that subjects may require attendance at daytime classes.

Course structure

Students are required to complete 48 credit points, comprising four core subjects and four electives. Elective subjects can be chosen from the list of options below but are not limited to it. Elective choice should be consistent with the aims of the program, and must be approved by the Course Director, Postgraduate Programs.

Course completion requirements

Course program

The example program below shows full-time attendance for Autumn-commencing students.

Other information

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