45-850 Applications of Operations Research

6 units, Carnegie Mellon University

Operations research techniques are often used in industry to solve difficult managerial problems. In this course, we extend the set of techniques covered in the core "Optimization" course and illustrate their use through readings on real-world projects. The course will concentrate on applications from recent years, with an emphasis on techniques and applications most applicable in practice.

Prerequisites: 45-751 (min C)

Offered: Spring 2027, Spring 2026

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