MA425 One Unit
Project in Operations Research & Analytics
This information is for the 2025/26 session.
Course Convenor
Prof Gregory Sorkin
Availability
This course is available on the MSc in Operations Research & Analytics. This course is not available as an outside option to students on other programmes.
Cannot be taken with MA426 Dissertation in Operations Research & Analytics.
Course content
The student will carry out and report upon a substantial practical piece of work in Operations Research & Analytics. This may include elements of modelling, optimisation, AI, machine learning, data science, and human factors. The project is typically a consulting-like placement with an industry, government, or non-profit partner.
Teaching
Teaching for this course is delivered through seminars totalling a minimum of 12 hours across the year.
Formative assessment
Each student will produce a CV and a short interim project report.
Indicative reading
Detailed suggestions for reading will be provided in the course of supervision.
Assessment
Project (100%)
The student is expected to work on the project full-time from early June until end of August, possibly at the client site. The project is due around a date at the end of August.
Key facts
Department: Mathematics
Course Study Period: Autumn, Winter and Spring Term
Unit value: One unit
FHEQ Level: Level 7
CEFR Level: Null
Total students 2024/25: 23
Average class size 2024/25: 23
Controlled access 2024/25: NoCourse selection videos
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Personal development skills
- Self-management
- Team working
- Problem solving
- Communication
- Application of numeracy skills
- Commercial awareness
- Specialist skills