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    Operations Research

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    Vancouver, CAMMIn-person16 months
    CA$72,534.00
    Tuition
    over 16mo
    90
    Cohort
    students
    39
    Credits
    CA$163.00
    App fee

    Operations Research at University of British Columbia is a 39-credit, 16-month, in-person MM program based in Vancouver, CA. Tuition is CA$72,534.

    About the program

    Provides training in quantitative analysis of business problems with technical coursework, consulting skills, and a 5-month industry project addressing operational issues.

    Focus: coursework

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    Standardized tests

    GRE
    required
    Min Minimum 155 on both the verbal and quantitative sections
    V 155 · Q 155
    GMAT
    required
    Min Minimum 515 with at least a 50th percentile in verbal, quantitative, and data insight sections of the test (previous GMAT version 550 or higher with at least 50% on each of the Quantitative Reasoning and Verbal Reasoning sections)
    TOEFL
    required
    Min Test of English as a Foreign language (TOEFL): 5.0 on the 1-6 scale or 100 on the 0-120 scale
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS (International English Language Testing Service): minimum overall band score of 7.0 with no component score less than 6.0.

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    36 months PGWP (Canada)

    CA$91,598.00
    Avg starting salary
    CA$21,000.00
    Annual living cost

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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 University of British Columbia cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Operations Research at University of British Columbia is CA$72,534 across 39 required credits.
    Is Operations Research at University of British Columbia online or in-person?
    Operations Research at University of British Columbia is offered in-person.
    How long does Operations Research at University of British Columbia take to complete?
    Operations Research at University of British Columbia is structured around 16 months and 39 credits.
    What GPA is required for Operations Research at University of British Columbia?
    Per the program's published guidance: B+ average (76% at UBC)
    How large is the Operations Research at University of British Columbia cohort?
    Operations Research at University of British Columbia typically enrolls around 90 students per cohort.