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Degree Programme Table: Operational Research with Computational Optimization (MSc) (Full-time) (PTMSCORCPO1F)

Year 1, Academic year 2014/15, Starting month: September

  • Notes: Optional courses are taken in Semester 2.


  • COMPULSORY COURSES
    This DPT has 8 compulsory course(s).


    Code  Course Name  Period  Credits 
    MATH11128 Computing for Operational Research and Finance Semester 1 10
    MATH10065 Fundamentals of Operational Research Semester 1 10
    MATH11111 Fundamentals of Optimization Semester 1 10
    MATH11007 Methodology, Modelling and Consulting Skills Semester 1 10
    MATH11008 Probability and Statistics Semester 1 10
    MATH11028 Simulation Semester 1 10
    MATH11029 Stochastic Modelling Semester 2 10
    MATH11043 Dissertation (Op. Res.) Block 5 (Sem 2) and beyond 60




    COURSE OPTIONS
    This DPT has 2 set(s) of course options with the following rules.


    Select a minimum of 15 credits and maximum of 20 credits from the following list of courses, as available
    Code   Course Name   Credits
    MATH11030    Combinatorial Optimization   5  
    MATH11031    Nonlinear Optimization   10  
    MATH11010    Stochastic Optimization   5  

     
    AND   

    Select a minimum of 30 credits and maximum of 35 credits from the following list of courses, as available
    Code   Course Name   Credits
    MATH11009    Risk Analysis   5  
    MATH11010    Stochastic Optimization   5  
    MATH11024    The Analysis of Survival Data   10  
    MATH11030    Combinatorial Optimization   5  
    MATH11031    Nonlinear Optimization   10  
    MATH11039    Statistical Modelling   5  
    MATH11041    Operational Research in Telecommunications   5  
    MATH11042    Operational Research in the Airline Industry   5  
    MATH11046    Financial Risk Management   10  
    MATH11051    Financial Model Building   5  
    MATH11073    Time Series Analysis and Forecasting   5  
    MATH11095    Advanced Computing for Operational Research   5  
    MATH11110    Optimization Methods in Finance   15  
    MATH11147    Large Scale Optimization for Data Science   10  
    MATH11148    Credit Scoring   10  
    MATH11146    Modern Optimization Methods for Big Data Problems   10  

     


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