M.S. students should have 3 semester credits each in introductory statistics and introductory operations research and demonstrable microcomputer proficiency. Otherwise, appropriate remedial courses will be required.

Actual degree requirements will be summarized on an approved plan of study. Some general guidelines include:

• At least 60 percent of classes must be above 700 level.
• No more than 6 hours can be taken from outside the department without prior permission.
• Courses in IMSE the department must be above the 600 level.
• Courses outside the department must be above the 500 level.
• No more than 6 hours can be taken at the 500 level.
• No course can count as both a core course and an additional operations research course.
• Students on-campus are required to enroll in the graduate seminar each semester.