Operations Research/ Industrial Engineering 2010

[wifey99999999]

Hi all. Just wanted to highlight the fact that Columbia is trying to decrease their MSOR acceptance rate by finding out which applicants are not truly interested and then rejecting them.

I got a call from them asking if Columbia is my top choice, and when I asked them why they want to know, they replied "We intend on accepting you to the program but we just want to see how many people are likely to say yes so that we know how many people we should accept." I told them I decided not to choose Columbia, and received a rejection letter a couple of days later.

That's interesting.... so they want to erase their image of "accepting too many people".

But GA Tech has more MSOR than Columbia.... and GA Tech is No.1 in OR.

[RoboTicks]

I have an MS in IE admit at Georgia Tech.

I have heard that I can change major/degree titles within the dept. without re-admission at the time of registering. is it true?

the following link has all the masters degress offered at GT.

http://www.isye.gate...aduate/masters/

Further, since MS IE is focussed in manufacturing and production, what might be the probablejob options..would i be able to land in a job in finance or hedge funds or say insurance. Whatt would be the kind of job responsibilities.

Final destination is locked as GT.

Can somebody help?

[ORhopeful]

Hi all. Just wanted to highlight the fact that Columbia is trying to decrease their MSOR acceptance rate by finding out which applicants are not truly interested and then rejecting them.

I got a call from them asking if Columbia is my top choice, and when I asked them why they want to know, they replied "We intend on accepting you to the program but we just want to see how many people are likely to say yes so that we know how many people we should accept." I told them I decided not to choose Columbia, and received a rejection letter a couple of days later.

Not quite sure if this approach is the best thing to do. For all I know, this wouldn't even be effective. Many people might not tell that they have other admits. Many would say that they would go to Columbia if admitted and still might not go. I'm not sure how a school which takes more than 3 months to process applications and start giving out results and one which has extended its applications deadline by 2 months (even though they apparently want to cut down on the intake) can expect students' to decide on their final destination when asked over a phone call.

[clearly, I'm not a big fan of the way they're doing things this season - also, pretty clearly, I haven't heard from them yet ]

[ie_optimizer]

For those of you who attended Michigan IOE recruitment, what did you think? I recently received an admit from them, and wasn't able to visit Michigan.

[wifey99999999]

Not quite sure if this approach is the best thing to do. For all I know, this wouldn't even be effective. Many people might not tell that they have other admits. Many would say that they would go to Columbia if admitted and still might not go. I'm not sure how a school which takes more than 3 months to process applications and start giving out results and one which has extended its applications deadline by 2 months (even though they apparently want to cut down on the intake) can expect students' to decide on their final destination when asked over a phone call.

[clearly, I'm not a big fan of the way they're doing things this season - also, pretty clearly, I haven't heard from them yet ]

Maybe if you tell them firmly that you are going to attend Columbia during that interview, you'll hear from them soon.

[floyd]

For those of you who attended Michigan IOE recruitment, what did you think? I recently received an admit from them, and wasn't able to visit Michigan.

You missed out, it was a fun weekend. The department is great, everyone is very nice and hospitable. As far as things that you can't really find out about on their website:

They do a significant amount of inter-departmental work and co-advising. Heathcare engineering is becoming a huge push for them. Also some advice; contact faculty early about working with them. There were some orphan first years in the department, just because you got an acceptance doesn't mean that you fit well with faculty with funding. Often times you will have to find an internship for the first summer(good or bad). But the people who went there really liked it(but they always say that). We learned a little about housing(mid-price, not bad area). UMich gets very cold, lots of snow. The engineering campus is far from rest of campus.

Otherwise talk to Matt, he would answer any questions you might have and would probably put you in contact with current grad students. Hope that helps, pm me if you have any other questions.

[ORhopeful]

Maybe if you tell them firmly that you are going to attend Columbia during that interview, you'll hear from them soon.

I would agree - just that I haven't been asked to call them for the interview.

[SilSil]

Really? can you tell me something about its placements?

They admit 2 PhD students on average. 2~8 master students. Master students used to be funded, but now the department run out of money.

[kadiyala1987]

Really? can you tell me something about its placements?

I applied to the PhD program in OR at UNC Chapel Hill, haven't heard back from them yet. Did you apply to the MS or PhD program ? Also if you don't mind could you share your background. I just saw the last post which says they accept very few PhD students every year. Unfortunately, its probably the best research fit I have in the US! About myself, I got my B.Tech. from DAIICT, India in 2008 and am currently pursuing final semester of MS in applied mathematics at Indiana Purdue University Indianapolis.

My UG GPA is bad and not sure how much my graduate GPA could make up for it. Anyway, I would be happy to hear back from you.

[18apples]

I applied to the PhD program in OR at UNC Chapel Hill, haven't heard back from them yet. Did you apply to the MS or PhD program ? Also if you don't mind could you share your background. I just saw the last post which says they accept very few PhD students every year. Unfortunately, its probably the best research fit I have in the US! About myself, I got my B.Tech. from DAIICT, India in 2008 and am currently pursuing final semester of MS in applied mathematics at Indiana Purdue University Indianapolis.

My UG GPA is bad and not sure how much my graduate GPA could make up for it. Anyway, I would be happy to hear back from you.

My Profile is in the thread some where you can have a look. I applied for MS in OR at UNC i received the mail from the dept on Saturday.

[ORhopeful]

Maybe if you tell them firmly that you are going to attend Columbia during that interview, you'll hear from them soon.

I was finally asked to call them for a little chat. Told them exactly as wifey99999999 had advised.

Let's see what happens.

[18apples]

I was finally asked to call them for a little chat. Told them exactly as wifey99999999 had advised.

Let's see what happens.

when did they contact you asking you for a call?

[Pramit]

Anyone applied to MS-Operations Research at Rutgers University (RUTCOR). Any feedback on this department. Havent see any review on RUTCOR anywhere on the internet.

Any input will be appreciated.

[opre]

Hi everybody!!

I am interested in operation research and I am wondering which are the best programs to apply! I am interested in Stanford, Columbia, Princeton ....and I am open to any suggestions...

I would appreciate a ranking among the most famous master programs in operation research...

cheers!!!

[leslie7622]

Hi everybody!!

I am interested in operation research and I am wondering which are the best programs to apply! I am interested in Stanford, Columbia, Princeton ....and I am open to any suggestions...

I would appreciate a ranking among the most famous master programs in operation research...

cheers!!!

1. Georgia Institute of Technology 4.7

2. University of Michigan–Ann Arbor 4.4

3. Purdue University–West Lafayette (IN) 4.2

4. Penn State University–University Park 4.1

? University of California–Berkeley † 4.1

6. Stanford University (CA) 4.0

7. Northwestern University (IL) 3.9

? Virginia Tech 3.9

9. Texas A&M University–College Station 3.7

10. Columbia University (Fu Foundation) (NY) 3.6

? University of Wisconsin–Madison 3.6

12. North Carolina State University 3.5

13. Lehigh University (PA) 3.4

14. University of Florida 3.3

15. Arizona State University 3.2

? University of Illinois–Urbana-Champaign 3.2

? University of Southern California (Andrew and Erna Viterbi) 3.2

18. Rutgers State University–New Brunswick (NJ) 3.1

19. Ohio State University 3.0

? University of Arizona 3.0

21. Iowa State University 2.9

22. Auburn University (AL) 2.8

? University of Pittsburgh 2.8

? University of Texas–Austin 2.8

25. Oklahoma State University 2.7

? University of Oklahoma 2.7

? University of Washington 2.7

28. University at Buffalo–SUNY 2.6

? University of Iowa 2.6

30. Clemson University (SC) 2.5

? Kansas State University 2.5

? Texas Tech University 2.5

? University of Arkansas–Fayetteville 2.5

found this somewhere on a post. this is the usnews ranking of graduate programs in Industrial Engineering. However this doesn't show what are the specializations of the schools. for example georgia tech is known for quality engineering, purdue specializes on human factors, etc.

[le_neocon]

1. Georgia Institute of Technology 4.7

2. University of Michigan–Ann Arbor 4.4

3. Purdue University–West Lafayette (IN) 4.2

4. Penn State University–University Park 4.1

? University of California–Berkeley † 4.1

6. Stanford University (CA) 4.0

7. Northwestern University (IL) 3.9

? Virginia Tech 3.9

9. Texas A&M University–College Station 3.7

10. Columbia University (Fu Foundation) (NY) 3.6

? University of Wisconsin–Madison 3.6

12. North Carolina State University 3.5

13. Lehigh University (PA) 3.4

14. University of Florida 3.3

15. Arizona State University 3.2

? University of Illinois–Urbana-Champaign 3.2

? University of Southern California (Andrew and Erna Viterbi) 3.2

18. Rutgers State University–New Brunswick (NJ) 3.1

19. Ohio State University 3.0

? University of Arizona 3.0

21. Iowa State University 2.9

22. Auburn University (AL) 2.8

? University of Pittsburgh 2.8

? University of Texas–Austin 2.8

25. Oklahoma State University 2.7

? University of Oklahoma 2.7

? University of Washington 2.7

28. University at Buffalo–SUNY 2.6

? University of Iowa 2.6

30. Clemson University (SC) 2.5

? Kansas State University 2.5

? Texas Tech University 2.5

? University of Arkansas–Fayetteville 2.5

found this somewhere on a post. this is the usnews ranking of graduate programs in Industrial Engineering. However this doesn't show what are the specializations of the schools. for example georgia tech is known for quality engineering, purdue specializes on human factors, etc.

Did Cornell just vanish off the list ??

Anyhow, I guess you should not go on these rankings completely. These take into account various factors such as size of department, variety and amount of research. Moreover, these rankings are for the IE department. You will have to look into each of these department's websites to find out more about what the research interest of the faculty there is. From my research on some of these colleges, I remember noting that Purdue was more focused on manufacturing and so was VaTech. The more you look into these departments and/or forums where these are being discussed, the better informed you will be to take a decision on your target schools. All the best.

[le_neocon]

when did they contact you asking you for a call?

I was mailed on the 5th asking me to call them on the 6th or the 8th.

[leslie7622]

Did Cornell just vanish off the list ??

Anyhow, I guess you should not go on these rankings completely. These take into account various factors such as size of department, variety and amount of research. Moreover, these rankings are for the IE department. You will have to look into each of these department's websites to find out more about what the research interest of the faculty there is. From my research on some of these colleges, I remember noting that Purdue was more focused on manufacturing and so was VaTech. The more you look into these departments and/or forums where these are being discussed, the better informed you will be to take a decision on your target schools. All the best.

Hmm maybe purdue specializes in manufacturing also but im pretty sure that they specialize in human factors. My professor took her phd there and she told me that their curriculum's strength is really in the human factors area. i don't know much about columbia but i've been hearing some not so good reviews from forums about it. Anyway, you're right about rankings not being the only basis for application decisions. But it is useful as a guide so that you don't apply to some "eh" schools that won't do your career much good.

[18apples]

on of my friends got Rutgers MS OR admit.

[opre]

1. Georgia Institute of Technology 4.7

2. University of Michigan–Ann Arbor 4.4

3. Purdue University–West Lafayette (IN) 4.2

4. Penn State University–University Park 4.1

? University of California–Berkeley † 4.1

6. Stanford University (CA) 4.0

7. Northwestern University (IL) 3.9

? Virginia Tech 3.9

9. Texas A&M University–College Station 3.7

10. Columbia University (Fu Foundation) (NY) 3.6

? University of Wisconsin–Madison 3.6

12. North Carolina State University 3.5

13. Lehigh University (PA) 3.4

14. University of Florida 3.3

15. Arizona State University 3.2

? University of Illinois–Urbana-Champaign 3.2

? University of Southern California (Andrew and Erna Viterbi) 3.2

18. Rutgers State University–New Brunswick (NJ) 3.1

19. Ohio State University 3.0

? University of Arizona 3.0

21. Iowa State University 2.9

22. Auburn University (AL) 2.8

? University of Pittsburgh 2.8

? University of Texas–Austin 2.8

25. Oklahoma State University 2.7

? University of Oklahoma 2.7

? University of Washington 2.7

28. University at Buffalo–SUNY 2.6

? University of Iowa 2.6

30. Clemson University (SC) 2.5

? Kansas State University 2.5

? Texas Tech University 2.5

? University of Arkansas–Fayetteville 2.5

found this somewhere on a post. this is the usnews ranking of graduate programs in Industrial Engineering. However this doesn't show what are the specializations of the schools. for example georgia tech is known for quality engineering, purdue specializes on human factors, etc.

Thank you very much for the post reply... However, i d like a more empirical ranking as i dont appreciate that much the typical rankings ..(news week etc)

Edited April 7, 2010 by opre

[Pramit]

on of my friends got Rutgers MS OR admit.

So how is the department? Is your friend going to accept the admit?

[iwotic]

As for Columbia, I was emailed to pick a date between 30th March- 1st April to call them, but they instead called me on March 31st. I received an offer from Columbia last Friday (2nd). Seems like the process after the phone call is very quick.

One thing to note is that I applied for the Engineering Management Systems(EMS) program. Anyone has any idea about this program?

I am having a difficult time choosing between Cornell ORIE (Applied Operations Research Concentration) and Columbia EMS program. Any one have any idea which program is better?

[18apples]

So how is the department? Is your friend going to accept the admit?

no i have a feeling she will reject it cause she has cornell as well

[diredingo]

Got accepted into Columbia recently. I didn't receive an interview request.

Credit Risk & Derivatives (hopefully covers CCDS), Term Structure Models, Vol Smiles, and Data Analysis will be practical. Courses on Machine Learning and Perception also seem worthwhile once my programming improves (a lot).

[wifey99999999]

As for Columbia, I was emailed to pick a date between 30th March- 1st April to call them, but they instead called me on March 31st. I received an offer from Columbia last Friday (2nd). Seems like the process after the phone call is very quick.

One thing to note is that I applied for the Engineering Management Systems(EMS) program. Anyone has any idea about this program?

I am having a difficult time choosing between Cornell ORIE (Applied Operations Research Concentration) and Columbia EMS program. Any one have any idea which program is better?

What did you tell Columbia when they called?