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May 03, 2024
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2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog
Operations Research Minor
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Admission Criteria
- Academic good standing within an approved major within the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences.
- Completion of 45 total credit hours (at UB or elsewhere). Note that students may apply to the program while registered in courses that will bring them to 45 total credit hours.
- Minimum overall and UB cumulative GPA of 2.500 required. Admission will be limited to 25 students per year, and therefore the GPAs of admitted students may be higher. When demand exceeds capacity, the overall academic history of applicants will be considered in admission decisions.
Current students wishing to add or change their minor to Operations Research, submit the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences Major/Minor Change Application. See the complete School of Engineering and Applied Sciences Admissions Policies for details
Operations Research Core (15 credits)
Three Electives (9-10 credits)
Total Credits Required for Minor: 24-25
Total Credit Hours Required represents the minimum credits needed to complete this program, and may vary based on a number of circumstances. This chart should not be used for financial aid purposes. Academic Requirements
- Minimum GPA for minor is 2.000.
- A maximum of four courses from your UB Curriculum, major(s), and/or other minors can be applied towards the Operations Research Minor. Anything beyond four shared courses will need to be excluded by your Academic Advisor.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand and describe current theories, methods, and principles related to operations research.
- Identify, formulate, and solve problems in the area of operations research.
- Design systems which are efficient from a logistics and cost efficiency perspective.
- Communicate effectively about operations research problem solutions and system designs.
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