There is also a concentration on practical applications in the public sector, as well as a master s option in operational research for less developed countries. Our particular strengths lie in the well-established school of mathematical programming, and in the coverage of a wide range of participative problem structuring methods. There is also a concentration on the application of analysis to health service issues. The students in the Department come from a number of countries, giving a highly international flavour to the study environment. Graduates from the Department generally find ready employment in financial institutions, consultancies, government departments and software houses.
Some students go on to pursue academic careers.
Opportunities for research Applicants for research programmes should usually have done well at the MSc level, at LSE or elsewhere, in an appropriate subject. As is usual at LSE, you would be registered in the first instance for the MPhil, from which you may be transferred to the PhD depending on the progress of your research. You should define your research interest as precisely as possible when you apply so that we can ensure appropriate supervision. We welcome applications for research in any of the areas covered by the Department s staff. All our postgraduate students are encouraged to attend the study group meetings and workshops of the Operational Research Society.