Operations Research & Engineering Management

Develop leadership, engineering and management skills for success in technology-driven organizations.

Why Operations Research and Engineering Management?

Two of the 2023 highest paying-majors fall within the Operations Research & Engineering Management (OREM) Department - Operations Research, at #1, and Systems Engineering, at #8, according to a recent  on cbsnews.com.

51做厙 Lyle OREM students take advantage of the in-depth curriculum in optimization, stochastics, data science fundamentals and industrial/systems engineering methodologies with applications in business, industry, government and the nonprofit sector.

Programs

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Bachelor's Degrees

Management Science applies scientific methods to solve complex business problems, and paves the way towards a successful career in a high-demand profession.

 

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Master's & Dual Degrees

Gain a competitive professional edge, engage in real-world learning experiences, and become a leader in industry with Lyle's flexible Master's degree programs.
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Ph.D. and D.E.

Conduct cutting-edge research and develop high-level leadership skills though Lyle's Ph.D. and D.E. programs.

Accelerated Pathways Master's Degree Program

The Accelerated Pathways program allows students to complete both B.S. and M.S. degrees in five years. Up to nine total credit hours of graduate courses may be applied toward fulfilling the student's undergraduate program requirements in the final year of their bachelor’s degree.

Research

OREM faculty advance research in operations research (prescriptive analytics) to solve real-world challenges in supply chain, healthcare, finance, telecommunications, energy, and more, applying engineering methods to boost organizational performance across sectors.

OREM - Advisory
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Our Mission

The mission of the Operations Research and Engineering Management Department is to provide a first-class undergraduate and graduate education that prepares engineering students with technical expertise for leadership positions in industry and government.