General Description of Management Science Management Science is the application of mathematical and computer models to support a decision making process. Indeed, our people personify management science in action. In addition to working closely with industry, our teaching and research programs include Productivity, Production Management Systems, Inventory Systems, Scheduling, and Quality Control. There is a separate interdisciplinary graduate program in Applied Statistics . Those considering the research option, involving extensive study of the methods of management science, will want to seek a Ph.D. in management science .
Career opportunities exist in the areas of industrial research, consulting, and university teaching.
Prior study of business is not required. Students with engineering, mathematics, computer science, or natural science undergraduate backgrounds are particularly encouraged to apply. Back to Contents. Back to Contents. Program Doctor of Philosophy Description of Graduate Courses Back to Contents.