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Operational Research

Operational Research

Operational research (O.R.) is a way of using analytical methods to help make better decisions. Its methods can be used by almost all organisations, groups and individuals. It uses methods such as logic and mathematical modelling to analyse complex situations, giving decision makers of all types the power to make more effective decisions. Organisations may seek a wide range of operational improvements - for example, greater efficiency, better customer service, higher quality or lower cost.

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Skills

Common Degree/Major Names

BSc
Business Analytics
BSc
Finance, Operations Research, Management and Statistics
BSc
MORSE (Mathematics, Operational Research, Statistics and Economics)
BSc
Management Science
BSc
Mathematics, Operational Research and Statistics
BSc
Operational Research
BSc
Statistics and Data Analytics
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Useful Skills

Analytical
Attention to Detail
Data Manipulation
ICT
Idea Visualisation
Mathematical
Organisation
Problem Solving
Programming / Coding
Research
Staying Motivated / Working Hard
Staying Positive (Resilience)
Written Communication
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Universities

Universities Offering Degrees within Accounting and Finance

Institution
Country
Campus Type
Size
Education Model
Selectivity
Lafayette College
USA
City Island Campus
Small Institution <5000
Lafayette blends liberal arts and engineering, with a keen focus on interdisciplinary studies.
Selective (25-50% admitted) ~30% acceptance rate
York University
Canada
City Campus
Very Large Institution >30,000
Single Subject Focus (Joint degrees available), Liberal Arts and Science (Major/minor Model), Integrated or Thematic degrees, Single Focus Institution (e.g. Business School, Researched Focused Institution
Somewhat Selective (50-75% admitted) Admission requirements vary by programs.
The Hong Kong University of Science and Techonology
Hong Kong, China
City Island Campus, Suburban Campus
Large Institution 15,000-30,000
Single Subject Focus (Joint degrees available), Liberal Arts and Science (Major/minor Model), Integrated or Thematic degrees, Single Focus Institution (e.g. Business School, Researched Focused Institution, Teaching Focused Institution, Vocationally Focused Institution (multiple integrated internships)
University of Leicester
UK
City Campus
Medium Institution 5000-15,000
We are proud to be one of the world’s leading research-intensive universities.
Highly Selective (10-25% admitted)
University of Southampton
UK, Malaysia
City Campus, City Island Campus
Large Institution 15,000-30,000
We are a research focused institution offering single subject degrees, joint honours, integrated degrees as well as Liberal Arts and Science.
University of Florida
USA
Rural Campus
Very Large Institution >30,000
Liberal Arts and Science (Major/minor Model), Researched Focused Institution, Teaching Focused Institution
Selective (25-50% admitted)
Minerva University
USA, South Korea, India, Germany, Argentina, UK and Taiwan.
City Campus
Small Institution <5000
Fully active learning in every class. Small, engaging seminar format.
Extremely Selective (<10% admitted) - https://www.minerva.kgi.edu/undergraduate-program/admissions/applicant-qualifications/
University of Warwick
UK
Suburban Campus
Large Institution 15,000-30,000
Warwick have single and joint degree courses available with a focus on Interdisciplinarity
Highly Selective (10-25% admitted)
University of Lancaster
UK, Germany, Ghana
Rural Campus, City Campus
Medium Institution 5000-15,000
We are one of the few universities to offer a major/minor system for the majority of our courses. This means that students will apply for a major subject through UCAS, then upon arrival choose an additional minor subject. Students will then study both of these subjects for their first year.
Selective (25-50% admitted)
Modul University Vienna
Austria
City Island Campus, Suburban Campus
Small Institution <5000
A mix of practical learning and theory based lectures/seminars.
Selective (25-50% admitted) - Holistic Admissions Approach: no entrance exam, acceptance is merit based mixed with motivations.
Tilburg University
The Netherlands
Suburban Campus
Medium Institution 5000-15,000
Tilburg University offers singe subject focus degree, such as Economics or Psychology, as well as interdisciplinary, such as Global Management of Social Issues or Cognitive Science and Artificial Intelligence, and an even more flexible Liberal Arts & Sciences program.
Less Selective (>75% admitted)
Rutgers University
USA
Urban City, Suburban Campus
Very Large Institution >30,000
We are a large, state, research university. Our offerings include liberal arts and professional schools such as Business, Engineering, Performing and Visual Arts, Pharmacy, etc.
Selective (25-50% admitted)
Imperial College London
UK
City Island Campus
Large Institution 15,000-30,000
We focus on STEM (Science, technology, Engineering and Maths)
Highly Selective (10-25% admitted)
Cardiff University
UK
City Campus
Very Large Institution >30,000
We have 350 different courses in a wide range of subjects
Selective (25-50% admitted)
Maastricht University
The Netherlands
City Campus
Large Institution 15,000-30,000
Education system is Problem-based Learning. For BA’s we have three liberal arts degrees and 16 focused degrees.
Less Selective (>75% admitted) , Selective (25-50% admitted)
University of Southern California (USC)
USA
City Island Campus
Large Institution 15,000-30,000
Liberal Arts Foundation with Subject Focus
Highly Selective (10-25% admitted)
Wake Forest University
USA
Suburban Campus
Medium Institution 5000-15,000
Liberal Arts: Professors are teacher/scholars - they get to know who you are.
Highly Selective (10-25% admitted)
University of Exeter
UK
City Campus, Suburban Campus
Large Institution 15,000-30,000
Employability-driven and student-focused teaching
Somewhat Selective (50-75% admitted)
University of York
UK
Suburban Campus
Large Institution 15,000-30,000
Single Subject Focus (Joint degrees available), Integrated or Thematic degrees, Researched Focused Institution, Teaching Focused Institution
Selective (25-50% admitted)
Georgia Institute of Technology
USA
City Island Campus
Large Institution 15,000-30,000
Technologically based education combined with experiential learning.
Highly Selective (10-25% admitted)
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