MS - Systems Management-Operations Research

The Master of Science in Systems Management with a concentration in Operations Research degree program is designed for professionals seeking a degree that prepares them with specific skills and competencies in systems management and operations research. The core competencies of the masters in systems management include corporate finance, managerial statistics, organizational behavior, systems analysis and modeling and other topics related to systems management. The concentration in operations research focuses on reliability analysis, mathematical programming and other topics related to operations research. .

The objective of the masters in systems management degree program is to meet the growing demand for systems management skills among private, public and military sectors. There are several career paths for individuals who earn a master’s in systems management with a concentration in information systems, including information systems director, programmer analyst, systems and program manager, systems analyst and other fields related to systems management.

Curriculum

Curriculum program plans shown reflect current degree requirements. Previous academic year requirements can be accessed from the catalog page by choosing the appropriate academic year.

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Master of Science in Systems Management – Operations Research

The applicant to the Master of Science in Systems Management – Operations Research degree program must have a bachelor’s degree; however, the degree need not be in business administration. Students who are graduates from other fields, especially mathematics, science and engineering, are encouraged to apply. Students with an undergraduate business degree or courses may be able to waive up to 12 hours of the program prerequisites in the program based on an evaluation of their undergraduate academic transcripts. Prerequisite courses are required of a student whose undergraduate major is outside the business area or who has not previously completed the courses in these prerequisite areas. The exact number of needed prerequisite courses depends on courses completed during the student’s undergraduate studies.

The GRE or GMAT may be required for admission evaluation purposes. General admission requirements and the process for applying are discussed in the Academic Overview of the university catalog. Individuals who do not meet the stated requirements for regular admission may petition to take graduate courses for credit as a continuing education applicant.

Degree Requirements

The degree of Master of Science in Systems Management is conferred upon students who have successfully completed 33 credit hours of graduate coursework plus other course requirements as listed on the student’s approved graduate program plan. Students without adequate undergraduate background will be required to complete all or part of the program prerequisites. Students may choose elective courses from those listed below.

Students with undergraduate credits for courses that they believe are equivalent to the program prerequisites should consult with their adviser concerning waiver of those prerequisites.

Note: In addition, computer literacy is required as a prerequisite. It can be demonstrated by the applicant’s undergraduate coursework, passing a proficiency examination offered by the Extended Studies Division or by completing a suitable computer course.

*Serves as the capstone course for this program.

Note: Electives may be taken with approval of both the faculty adviser and program head from other graduate-level offerings in the Extended Studies Division or other colleges or academic units (e.g., computer science, operations research, psychology). Any other deviation requires specific approval of the program head.

TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED 33