Air Force Institute of Technology
Department of Operational Sciences

 

M.S. Program in Operations Research

The Degree

  • Requires six (6) academic quarters of study
  • Program commences each August

Degree Objectives

  • To educate military officers, Department of Defense civilians, and other civilians in the theory and practice of Operations Research (OR)
  • To emphasize the application of such techniques to rational decision making, particularly in a defense context

Areas of Study

  • Mathematical Programming
  • Stochastic Systems Analysis
  • Simulation Modeling and Analysis
  • Applied Statistical Analysis
  • Decision Analysis

Curriculum

Typical Graduate Placement

  • Pentagon
  • Major Command Headquarters
  • Air Force Studies and Analysis Agency
  • Other Department of Defense agencies

For further information on the program or the acquisition of graduates, please contact by mail, telephone, or email:

Dr. James W. Chrissis, GOR Program Director
Department of Operational Sciences
Air Force Institute of Technology
AFIT/ENS, Bldg 641
2950 Hobson Way
Wright Patterson AFB OH 45433-7765
Voice: (937) 255-3636 x4606, DSN 786-3636
Email Professor Chrissis