Operations Research and Quantitative Logistics
Introduction
The Master’s specialisation in Operations Research and Quantitative Logistics is open to students who have obtained sound academic training in econometrics, mathematics, physics, industrial, mechanical or systems engineering. The aim of the Master’s specialisation in Operations Research and Quantitative Logistics is to provide high-quality training to enable graduates to pursue careers in the logistics and transport sector or to excel in science.
Students will learn how to apply existing quantitative techniques and models to complex real-world logistic and transport problems. In addition, students will learn how to develop and apply new models for new problems.Operations Research is the discipline of applying advanced quantitative methods to help make better decisions. It characterised by its broad applicability and the wide variety of career opportunities it offers. The field of Quantitative Logistics studies the application of quantitative techniques to the design, planning and control of logistics systems.
The Master’s specialisation focuses on those areas in the transport and logistics sector that require strong quantitative skills, typically where advanced decision support systems are in use. Examples are revenue management, transport planning and scheduling in railways, shipping lines and airlines and supply chain design. The difference between this programme, and standard logistics or supply chain management programmes, is that you also learn the ins and outs about the methodology underlying decision support systems. This will provide you with a competitive edge.
Facts
Below you see an overview of the key facts of the Master's specialisation in Operations Research and Quantitative Logistics:
Start | September 2012 |
Duration | Full-Time (1 year) |
ECTS | 60 |
Language | English |
Programme Coordinator | Prof. Dr. Ir. R. Dekker |
Title | MSc |
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Curriculum
Below you see an overview of the curriculum of the Master's specialisation in Operations Research and Quantitative Logistics:
Courses | Student Workload |
Advanced Mathematical Programming | 4 ECTS credits |
Advanced Inventory Supply Chain Management | 4 ECTS credits |
Datamining and Knowledge Discovery | 4 ECTS credits |
Mathematical Programming | 4 ECTS credits |
Production Planning and Scheduling | 4 ECTS credits |
Stochastic Models and Optimisation | 4 ECTS credits |
Seminar Logistic Case Studies | 12 ECTS credits |
Topics in OR and Logistics | 4 ECTS credits |
Master's Thesis Proposal E&MS | 4 ECTS credits |
Master's Thesis Econometrics & Management Science | 16 ECTS credits |
Programme | 60 ECTS credits |
Application and Admission
The application and admission procedure differs for Dutch university students, HBO students and international students. Please click on this link and then choose to which group you belong and you will be directed to the correct application and admission procedure.
Masterclass
The Erasmus School of Economics (ESE) offers top students the opportunity to take extra courses from ESE’s top lecturers. These courses will teach you how to apply your academic knowledge when working at renowned organisations that are partners of the Erasmus School of Economics. Furthermore you will be offered to write you thesis during an internship with one of these organisations. This programme will also offer you the opportunity to exchange experiences and to network during the social events.
For the Master's specialisation Operations Research and Quantitative Logistics we offer the Allianz Master Class Actuarial Science.
Career prospects
Graduates can easily secure employment in a wide range of positions within the logistics / transport sector, as well as in related sectors where their quantitative skills can be applied, such as the financial, IT and healthcare sectors. In particular, the acquired knowledge is very suitable for working with advanced decision-support systems. At the moment career prospects are excellent and there is a wealth of starting positions. Examples of companies include ECT container terminals, Schiphol Airport, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Dutch Railways, Shell, Siemens, Netherlands Railways, TNT, KPN Telecom, Eneco energy company, as well as consultancy companies such as CapGemini, McKinsey, Ortec Consultants and TNO Research. Former graduates have also been able to pursue international careers, for example at NASA.
