About
Set out on a journey with us in the master’s degree program in Operations Research and Optimization, during which we will navigate within complex systems in a knowledge-rich world. This field, which originated in the urgent need to solve logistical problems during World War II, flourished and today offers essential tools for revealing patterns in the chaos and finding optimal solutions to complex problems in different fields and in a huge variety of uses.
Through the use of advanced analytical methods, such as mathematical modeling and mathematical optimization and data-based insights, we will discover patterns, streamline processes and assist in making the best decisions.
The degree conferred is an M.Sc. in Operations Research and Optimization
Why Study
The Master’s program in Operations Research and Optimization in the Faculty of Data and Decision Sciences is a scientific program that consists of challenging study of a wide spectrum of mathematical theories, such as combinatorial and continuous optimization, stochastic processes, game theory and probability, as well as exposure to a large variety of applications.
The level of studies and the mathematical depth in combination with the variety of subjects studied will open doors for you to engage in the subject in a variety of roles and fields, such as: planning, logistics, finance economics, VLSI design, pattern recognition, data mining, machine learning, resource allocation, structural design, signal and image processing, communications, medical imaging and tomography. It will also prepare those interested for doctoral studies.
Admission
1. Honors in B.Sc. studies (an average of 86 or higher)
2. A B.Sc. in a relevant field from a recognized university
3. Experience and achievements in industry or research
Honors students with a final average of 86 or higher with a B.Sc. in mathematics, data science and engineering, industry and management, information systems, computer science, electrical engineering or exact sciences from the Technion or another recognized university will be accepted for Master’s degree studies in Operations Research and Optimization in the Faculty of Data and Decision Sciences. Admission to the program will be determined in a discussion based on the candidates’ background and academic achievements, their experience and achievements in industry or research and letters of recommendation. In this framework, the list of required supplementary courses will also be determined as needed.
The current requirements appear on the Graduate School website.
Supplementary Courses
Students who are accepted into the program and have not studied the supplementary courses (or equivalent subjects) listed in the table below will be required to take these courses or their equivalents. Students with supplementary status must obtain a grade of at least 78 and an average of at least 80 in each of the supplementary subjects in order to transition to the status of a regular student. The student must complete all supplementary requirements within 2 semesters.
Who are the studies suitable for?
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Honors students
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Candidates with analytical thinking
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Candidates who like finding an optimal solution to complex problems
Fields of study
Graduates of a four-year B.Sc. program are required to complete 23 credits from the program’s graduate courses and another 2 credits of advanced English for graduate degrees and a research paper as part of a thesis.
A total of 25 credits and a thesis are required.
Graduates of a three-year B.Sc. program are required to complete 32 credits, of which 10 can be from the list of advanced courses of the B.Sc. (undergraduate) program.
Courses
| מספר המקצוע | שם המקצוע | נקודות |
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| 01080324 | Elements of Modern Analysis | 2.5 |
| 00960311 | Theory and Algorithms For Optimization | 3.5 |
| 00980331 | Linear and Combinatorial Programming | 3.5 |
| 00980413 | Stochastic Processes | 4 |
| מספר המקצוע | שם המקצוע | נקודות |
|---|---|---|
| 00960210 | Foundations and Applications of Artificial Intelligence | 3.5 |
| 00960235 | Intelligent Interactive Systems | 3 |
| 00960553 | Environmental Economics | 2.5 |
| 00960570 | Game Theory and Economic Behavior | 3.5 |
| 00960620 | Introduction to Human Factors Eng | 3.5 |
| 00960807 | Social Ventures | 3.5 |
| 00970217 | Seminar in Natural Language Procesing | 2.5 |
Doctoral studies
Students who displayed high abilities during their master’s studies may register for doctoral studies. The requirements are in accordance with the candidate’s background, and include at least 10 academic credits.
The general requirements for doctoral studies (assessment of applications, foreign languages, the scope and nature of the doctoral thesis) are detailed in the Technion studies catalog.
The direct track to doctoral studies for M.Sc. students
Graduates (master’s degree students) who achieved outstanding grades in their studies and in their research may request to transfer to the direct track in doctoral studies. Details of this track can be found in the Technion graduate studies catalog Special track to a doctorate – for B.Sc. honors students.
Students with a B.Sc. in Engineering (four-year program) who completed their studies with honors (a grade of at least 90), or who were selected for the President’s Honors List during the final four semesters of their undergraduate studies, may apply to be accepted directly into the doctoral studies program (special track). Details of this track can be found in the Technion graduate studies catalog.