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    Operations Research

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    Pittsburgh, USMBAIn-person9 months
    STEM-OPT
    $68,805.00
    Tuition
    over 9mo
    28.5%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    144
    Cohort
    students
    $200.00
    App fee

    Operations Research at Carnegie Mellon University is a 9-month, in-person MBA program based in Pittsburgh, US. Tuition is $68,805 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    Program covers applications of operations research methodologies in business areas such as operations, marketing, and finance, focusing on models and methods for managerial decisions.

    Focus: coursework
    Part-time option

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    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    36 months OPT (US)

    $32,590.00
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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Operations Research at Carnegie Mellon University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Operations Research at Carnegie Mellon University is $68,805.
    Is Operations Research at Carnegie Mellon University online or in-person?
    Operations Research at Carnegie Mellon University is offered in-person.
    How long does Operations Research at Carnegie Mellon University take to complete?
    Operations Research at Carnegie Mellon University is structured around 9 months.
    What GPA is required for Operations Research at Carnegie Mellon University?
    Per the program's published guidance: No minimum specified, average GPA of 3.33 for the Class of 2027
    Is Operations Research at Carnegie Mellon University STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Operations Research at Carnegie Mellon University is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.