Master in Computational and Applied Mathematics

OR for Decision Making

The use of computer support for decision making in companies and public institutions is increasing dramatically. Airlines, public transportation companies, banks, and health care institutions use decision support in material- and manpower planning, routing, scheduling, and investment planning. The most advanced tools are based on mathematical models developed in Operations Research (OR), which is referred to as "the science of the better".

The courses in this specialization cover basic and advanced technical topics in optimization (linear and integer programming, non-linear optimization, network optimization, and heuristics). Also, more soft/organisatorial aspects are touched upon. The collaboration with industrial companies on thesis projects provides the link between theory and practice.