Operations Research Graduate Program

The Program

Operations research is a scientific approach to decision-making, involving the application of mathematical and computational techniques to managerial problems. It is used to design and manage systems, usually under conditions requiring the optimal alloca tion of scarce resources.

The Operation Research program at Southern Methodist University is in the School of Engineering and Applied Science in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering The graduate program at SMU is flexible, accommodating a student's specific interests and recognizing that those interests may overlap several areas. The program is offered at both the masters degree level and the doctoral level. Research specialties include large-scale optimization, mathematical programming, stochastic methods, network optimization, parallel algorithms, and heuristic AI/OR solutions methods.

Faculty

At SMU, you can count on small classes led by professors who take the time- in class or out- to answer your questions and to address any of your concerns. The professors in the department provide an added dimension to your education by bringing their research insights and "real world" experience into the classroom. The same professors who instruct you also teach seminars for and consult with a variety of national companies and military laboratories.

For additional information, send e-mail to Mark Valerin