Ph.D. in Operations Research & Financial Engineering (Ph.D.)

An adviser (in the student's area of interest) is assigned to each student upon admission to the Ph.D. program. The plan of study for the first year is arranged by the student in consultation with the adviser and the department's Director of Graduate Studies. A typical plan consists of eight courses. Near the end of the first year, a student who wishes to continue as a Ph.D. candidate declares these intentions to the department. Upon readmission, a course of study is determined that provides additional preparation for the general examination. The general examination is normally taken near the end of the second year of study.

Usually, beyond the general examination, two to three years are needed for the completion of a suitable dissertation. Upon completion of theses studies and acceptance of the dissertation by the department, the candidate is admitted to the final public oral examination.