Course Operations Research

Learn more about problem solving and decision making with modern analytical methods.
Acquire the skills to break down, analyze and solve problems in steps.

If you want to learn how to help managing an organization efficiently this can be the right course for you. The study format of the course Operations Research is called "Blended Learning". That describes a mixture of self-paced learning and seminar-based learning in a group.

With the course a methodological competence for optimal resource allocation is gained. The participants are capable to understand complex situations and mathematical modelling provides them with rational bases for decision making. Using mathematical modelling is utilized to improve and optimize performances.

A selection of what one should read is given right from the beginning and is accompanied by two assignment task that are set in succession. The questions of the task guide the way through the material. In addition there is a specific Moodle learning platform for the course where a spoken instruction guides through an excel-solver installation and questions can be placed any time.

You can applied your new capacities directly and investigate a possible case for optimization within the own company. This individual case will be presented at the attendance phase where the experienced professor will help to elaborate the case in such a way that it can be used immediately in the company.

Certificate

University certificate „Operations Research“ with 5 ECTS Credits

Participants and Requirements

Technical and executive personnel especially from manufacturing companies, logistic departments, project management and production management. The course level is suitable for beginners. But it is recommended that one has a certain enjoyment of mathematics. The participants are usually professionals from a wide range of industrial companies.

Dates and cost

The next course starts 1. April 2025  and ends after six months at 30.9.2025. The one day mandatory attendance phase will take place Monday, 15. September 2025 at the BHT university campus in Berlin. The course fee is 900,- Euro and includes everything: the course material, the Moodle platform, the attendance phase and the certificate at the end. One graduates with a University certificate.