Mathematics, Operational Research and Statistics MMORS

Cardiff University

This course provides a solid foundation in the ideas and techniques of modern statistics and operational research.

Operational research, or management science, uses advanced statistical and analytical techniques to help organisations and individuals make decisions efficiently.

Working in this field, you might be:

• determining manpower and resources
• finding sequences in a supply and procurement chain
• developing customer profiles and segments

This four-year degree will give you a good grounding in general mathematical theory and techniques. You’ll develop the skills, methods and ways of thinking you need to become a confident statistical analyst, able to tackle complex organisational problems using methods such as data collection, statistical modelling and simulation.

In most cases, you're free to switch between our different mathematics degrees at the end of year one if your interests change. You will also have the opportunity to complete a professional placement year or a year abroad between years two and three. You don’t need to commit to either of these options until the start of the second year, so there’s plenty of time to decide.

The MMORS shares the same core as our BSc in Mathematics, Operational Research and Statistics but enables you to explore your areas of interest in greater depth, through optional modules, specialised year four modules and via a substantial research project. This course provides the ideal preparation for high-level entry into relevant professions, and is also a solid base for pursuing a research career.

In you final year you will complete a major piece of project work, which could include:

• a survey of an existing area of mathematical theory not covered in taught modules
• an introductory research project
• the development of a piece of mathematical software

Not only will you explore a research topic of your choice, but you will also develop the professional skills that graduate employers are looking for.

In most cases, you're free to switch between our different mathematics degrees at the end of year one if your interests change. You will also have the opportunity to complete a professional placement year or a year abroad. You don’t need to commit to either of these options until the start of the second year, so there’s plenty of time to decide.