MSc Operational Research and Applied Statistics

The MSc in Operational Research and Applied Statistics from Cardiff University is a comprehensive course that provides students with a thorough grounding in both operational research and applied statistics while also focusing on the application of both fields to real-life scenarios. For students who wish to pursue a career in these industries, this course offers a theoretical foundation as well as the practical skills needed to succeed.Course Content: The course modules are designed to provide students with deep knowledge in areas such as decision analysis, problem structuring techniques, simulation, data analysis, and modelling skills. The course also incorporates a large project carried out over the Summer Term, often working with external organisations to solve real-life problems using the skills learnt during the course. Key Modules: The core modules include Decision Analysis, Optimisation, Problem Structuring and Systems Modelling, Risks Analysis, Communication and Computing Analysis, Simulation, Statistics and Operational Research Practice, as well as a Summer Project.Accreditations: This course is accredited by The OR Society. Future Careers: After completing this course, students are often hired by employers in fields such as operations research, analytics, data science, and statistics. Alumni have moved on to different sectors including retail, health, finance, transport, and manufacturing, with many working in the public sector. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.