Education

Course Structure

The course is a two years course comprising Part I and Part II. Each part comprises six subjects. All subjects in Part – I are compulsory except 'Qualifying Mathematics', in which a candidate is required to appear if he / she has obtained the bachelor degree, other than engineering, without successfully studying Mathematics as one of the subjects.

The list of subjects included in two parts is indicated below.

Part I


1. Mathematics
2. Statistics
3. Economics
4. Industrial Engineering & Computer Programming
5. Cost Accountancy
6. Introduction to Operational Research
7. Qualifying Mathematics


Part II


Compulsory subjects:
1. Linear and Non Linear Programming
2. Inventory Theory
3. Queuing Theory Reliability & Simulation
4. Network Analysis, Investment & Replacement Theory


Electives (any two of the following):
5. Advanced Mathematics and Statistics
6. Operational Research in Marketing
7. Theory of Games & Statistical Decision Theory
8. Dynamic Programming
9. Control Process
10. Cybernetics
11. Econometrics


Please Note:


1. Entry qualification is Bachelor degree from a recognised university.

2. Fees:
i) membership fees depending on the type of membership chosen
ii) Registration fees Rs.300/- valid for three years.
iii) Exam fees Rs.100/- per subject per exam

3.The syllabus incorporating the details of the subjects covered is available by paying Rs.100/- through a Demand Draft drawn in favour of 'Operational Research Society of India' payable at Kolkata. The DD is to be sent along with a self -addressed stamped (Rs.15/-) envelope (9" X 6") for sending the prospectus through post, to the following address:
Mr. N. M. Ganguli
Hony. Executive Secretary
Operational Research Society of India
39, Mahanirvan Road
Kolkata 700029.