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Oct 10, 2024
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2023-2024 Florida Tech Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Systems Management - Operations Research, M.S.
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Major Code: 8331 |
Degree Awarded: Master of Science |
Delivery Mode(s): Classroom, online, off-site |
Admission Status: Graduate |
Admission Materials: Résumé/CV, transcripts |
Location(s): Orlando, Fla.; Virtual Education Center |
Admission Requirements
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.
General admission requirements and the process for applying are discussed under Graduate Academic Information . 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 – Operations Research 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 an 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 advisor concerning waiver of those prerequisites.
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Curriculum
Candidates for the degree must successfully complete the following curriculum.
Program Prerequisites
Prerequisites are noncredit for this program.
Total Credits Required: 33
Note: Electives may be taken with approval of both the faculty advisor and program head from other graduate-level offerings in the extended studies department or other colleges or academic units (e.g., computer science, operations research, psychology). Any other deviation requires specific approval of the program head.
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