The focus of the curriculum is on original research, ultimately culminating with dissertation. The necessary foundation for this program are graduate-level courses in applied probability, computer science, decision sciences, economics, mathematics, operations research and statistics. Program of study and research is customized to individual interests, background and abilities of each student.
- Area-Specific Requirements:
- Course requirements
- First and second year papers
- Qualifying exam
- Research and teaching assistantships
- Preliminary Exam
- Dissertation Proposal
- Dissertation Defense