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Prof Gregory Sorkin

This course is available on the MSc in Operations Research & Analytics. This course is not available as an outside option.

Cannot be taken with MA426 Dissertation in Operations Research & Analytics.

The student will carry out and report upon a substantial practical piece of work in Operational Research and Analytics. The project is typically a consulting-like placement with an industry, government, or non-profit partner. The project is normally provided by the course team, but may be suggested by the student, subject to approval by the MA425 convenor.

Teaching for this course is delivered through a combination of lectures and seminars totalling a minimum of 16.5 hours across Michaelmas Term and Lent Term. This year, some or all of this teaching will be delivered through a combination of recorded lecture videos and online seminars.

Each student will be assigned an 杏吧论坛 project supervisor who will monitor their progress on a continuing basis and give tutorial advice as required.

Detailed suggestions for reading will be provided in the course of supervision.

Project (100%).

Assessment is based on the project report, additionally taking note of client feedback.

The student is expected to work on this full time from early June to end of August. The report is due on or about 31st August.

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