Overview

Operations Research and Management Science at University of California, Berkeley provides a solid foundation in the quantitative, model building, and problem-solving skills of operations research and management science. It also gives students the flexibility to learn more about a particular field of interest to them in which they can apply these skills.

The major is very math intensive and is appropriate for students who enjoy and are good at mathematics, computers, and solving practical, multidisciplinary problems.

Learning outcomes

Students who entered Berkeley as a freshman must apply for admission by the end of their fifth semester (does not include summers or withdrawn semesters) or prior to the accumulation of 80 units (does not include units earned in high school, but does include units in-progress at the time of application); whichever comes second. For most students, this is the fifth semester.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Calculus

Multivariable Calculus

Principles of Business

Concepts of Probability

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-02 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Berkeley, United States

Disciplines

Operations and Quality Management Operations Research View 102 other Bachelors in Operations and Quality Management in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.4

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Students who apply to Berkeley should meet the following minimum requirements:

Meet the A-G subject course requirements.

Have a 3.0 GPA in A-G courses taken in the 10th and 11th grade years. (3.4 GPA for non-residents)

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Tuition Fee

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International

6573 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6573 USD per year during 48 months.
National

6573 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6573 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

6573 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6573 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Berkeley

1750 - 2820 USD /month

Living costs

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