Operations Research & Mathematical Programming
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Faculty of Science Operations Research & Mathematical Programming |
| Offered As: | Minor |
| URL: | https://webapp.science.hku.hk/sr4/servlet/enquiry?Type=Minor&Code=MinorInORMP&AdmissionYear=2026 |
| *Open to students of other Faculties: | Yes |
| Selection process required: | No |
| Credits: | 42 |
| What is it about? | The Minor in Operations Research & Mathematical Programming provides students with fundamental knowledge in optimisation, computational algorithm, mathematical modeling, and decision making. It is specifically designed for students who are interested in the above subjects and those whose majors require sophisticated mathematical skills. |
| Offering Faculty/ Department/ School/Institute | Department of Mathematics |
| Pre-requisite requirements and/or other conditions for declaring the major/minor | Students must have level 2 or above in HKDSE Extended Module 1 or 2 of Mathematics or equivalent to take this minor. Students who do not fulfill this requirement are required to take MATH1011 University mathematics I. Please refer to the course prerequisites of the required courses. For details, please check with the Department of Mathematics. |
| Career opportunities | It aims to nurture quantitative reasoning, logical, analytical and critical thinking, innovative imagination, meticulous care to work, ability to conceptualize, skills for problem-solving and skills to tackle novel situations and ill-defined problems. It is particularly useful for solving mathematical problems arising from decision sciences and logistic industry. For details, please check with Faculty or CEDARS (Careers & Placement). |
| Further information | https://webapp.science.hku.hk/sr4/servlet/enquiry?Type=Minor&Code=MinorInORMP&AdmissionYear=2026 |
| Contact | E: math@hku.hk T: 3917 2250 |