Operations Research

Operations research (also referred to as decision science, or management science) is an interdisciplinary mathematical science that focuses on the effective use of technology by organizations. In contrast, many other science & engineering disciplines focus on technology giving secondary considerations to its use.

Employing techniques from other mathematical sciences — such as mathematical modeling, statistical analysis, and mathematical optimization — operations research arrives at optimal or near-optimal solutions to complex decision-making problems. Because of its emphasis on human-technology interaction and because of its focus on practical applications, operations research has overlap with other disciplines, notably industrial engineering and operations management, and draws on psychology and organization science. Operations Research is often concerned with determining the maximum (of profit, performance, or yield) or minimum (of loss, risk, or cost) of some real-world objective. Originating in military efforts before World War II, its techniques have grown to concern problems in a variety of industries.

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Matching Operations Research Colleges

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Columbia University in the City of New York Four or more years; Private not for profit; 24,188 students; $41,160 average out-state tuition; $41,160 average in-state tuition
Cornell University Four or more years; Private not for profit; 20,609 students; $39,450 average out-state tuition; $39,450 average in-state tuition
Naval Postgraduate School Four or more years; Public; 2,614 students; $0 average out-state tuition; $0 average in-state tuition
University of California-Berkeley Four or more years; Public; 35,811 students; $32,281 average out-state tuition; $9,402 average in-state tuition
Princeton University Four or more years; Private not for profit; 7,579 students; $36,640 average out-state tuition; $36,640 average in-state tuition
Polytechnic Institute of New York University Four or more years; Private not for profit; 4,514 students; $35,104 average out-state tuition; $35,104 average in-state tuition
United States Air Force Academy Four or more years; Public; 4,634 students; $0 average out-state tuition; $0 average in-state tuition