Master in Operations Research and Business Analytics (ORBA)

The Master's programme in Operations Research and Business Analytics (ORBA) at Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg is part of the university's International Study Programme and provides training in quantitative methods, data analysis, and business management for application in public and private organisations. Students develop skills in data management, statistical modelling, and algorithm design, and learn to address problems in supply chain management and financial management. The programme is built on a strong foundation in quantitative modelling, data analysis, and algorithms, and is delivered in cooperation with the School of Mathematics and Computer Science. Advanced prior knowledge in mathematics and computer science is a prerequisite. Students take compulsory elective modules in quantitative methods and computer science, then choose additional modules from a recognised list. The curriculum also includes compulsory seminars, a scientific project with an academic paper and final presentation, and a Master's thesis. Students should expect approximately 20 hours of classroom work per week alongside at least 20 hours of independent study. The programme is selective, with admission based on GPA, a motivation letter, and an interview. It runs across 4 semesters, starting in the winter semester, and qualifies graduates for demanding positions in the private and public sectors as well as for doctoral research. The programme is offered at Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg in Magdeburg, Germany.