Masters Programmes in Management Science

The Lancaster Approach

Our taught MSc courses in Management Science combine four themes:

  • Quantitative modelling: building and using mathematical and statistical models to help people plan and make better decisions
  • Systems thinking: using systems ideas to understand and manage complexity
  • Consulting skills: working with people to help them understand and appreciate our technical work
  • Real-world focus: putting theory into practice 

Lancaster approach to Management Science

The MSc Programmes

We offer three flexible MSc programmes that last for 12-months full-time. They are designed for people who wish to work in business analytics, decision support, industrial engineering, supply chain, logistics management, operational research and management science. We allow you to choose the subjects that most interest you, alongside the compulsory core modules.

MSc in Operational Research and Management Science: provides a coverage of all major areas of OR & MS.

MSc in Logistics and Supply Chain Management: the application of management science in high quality supply chain and logistics management.

MSc in Management Science and Marketing Analytics: using management science to support marketing decision making and planning.

Other Related Programmes

MSc in Project Management

MSc in E-Business

MSc in Quantitative Finance

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Video: Student Views

Students on Lancaster's three Masters programmes in Management Science explain what they like about studying at Lancaster.

Or you can watch Faisal Alaseeri, a student on the MSc in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, as he talks about his reasons for choosing Lancaster. Or view all Management Science postgraduate videos.

Graduate Profiles

The MSc OR course has a good balance of qualitative and quantitative modules, which meant that I was more prepared to face the real world, and it definitely gave a headstart to my career.

Bee Tan
MSc Operational Research and Management Science, 2000
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