Each exam can be taken twice. Students in the PhD program are required to take 2 PhD thesis dissertation courses in their third year. A thesis, consisting of original work, approved by the advisor and a thesis committee of at least 4 members. Program Operations Research Program Probability 1, Probability 2, Optimization and Complexity Time limit Part-time students in the MS degree program are required to finish their degree in seven years. Full time students in the PhD program are required to take 2 thesis dissertation courses in their third year and required to finish their degree before the end of their eighth year.
Students can only get support for up to five years if they progess well.
Part time students in the PhD program are required to take 2 thesis dissertation courses by their fourth year and are required to finish their degree before the end of their ninth year. Students in the MS or PhD program can request to take a leave of absence for a year. The request must be approved by the graduate coordinator.