Master of Science in Management Science and Engineering

Master of Science in Management Science and Engineering

Columbia University

New York, New York, USA
Master of Science in Management Science and Engineering
Duration12 Months
LevelMasters Program
  • The Master of Science program in Management Science and Engineering (MS&E), offered by the IEOR Department in partnership with Columbia Business School
  • It is the first such program between Columbia University’s Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science and Columbia Business School
  • The program emphasizes both management and engineering perspectives in solving problems, making decisions, and managing risks in complex systems
  • Students pursuing this degree program are provided with a rigorous exposure to optimization and stochastic modeling, and deep coverage of applications in the areas of operations engineering and management
  • Students may also select one of the four concentrations in Operations & Analytics, Pricing & Revenue Management, Entrepreneurship & Innovations, and Logistics & Supply Chain Management
Fees componentsAmount
Tuition & fees5790061 INR
Hostel & Meals1496733 INR
Insurance269230 INR
Transportation83713 INR
Application Fee6225 INR
International Student Fee16113 INR
Health Service Fee 89353 INR
Document Fee7690 INR
Facilities Fee 77781 INR
SEAS Graduate Student Activity Fee29296 INR
Books & Supplies 153804 INR
Personal Expenses 395496 INR
Total2625434 INR

Entry Criteria

Class 12thNo specific cutoff mentioned
BachelorsNo specific cutoff mentioned
  • Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree in a related field received from an institution of acceptable standing
  • Background in engineering, mathematics, computer science, statistics, economics, finance, or other similar quantitative fields
  • Applicants should have a solid foundation in mathematics, including multivariate calculus, linear algebra, and probability and statistics
  • A 3.0 (out of 4) GPA is preferred. Most successful applicants have a GPA higher than 3.0. 
ExamsTOEFL: Accepted

IELTS: Accepted

GRE: Accepted

PTE: Accepted

Additional info
  • Work experience: While not required, the university does recommend that prospective students have some professional experience, either in the form of a full-time position or an internship
  • Regarding GRE:
    • There are no minimum test score requirements to apply for admission consideration
    • The average GRE quantitative scores for past entering classes, in recent years, rank around 91%. Therefore, it is recommended that the applicant's scores in this section be comparable
  • Regarding ELP Exams
    • There are no minimum test score requirements to apply for admission consideration. However, it may be necessary to improve the applicant's English proficiency if he/she scored:
      • 99 or lower on the TOEFL internet-based test; or
      • 6.5 or lower on the IELTS
      • 68 or lower on the PTE Academic

Documents Required:

  • Three (3) letters of recommendation
  • Official Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test Scores
  • Proof of English language proficiency
  • Personal statement
  • Resume or Curriculum Vitae
  • Translation of the official transcript(s) is required if the institution(s) the applicant attended does not issue transcripts in English
  • The transcript translation must be conducted by a reputable service and must be sent in addition to the official transcripts. Personal transcript translations will not be accepted
  • The university will also accept optional video interview submissions from organizations like Vericant (www.vericant.com)

Admitted students will be required to submit the following:

  • One (1) official transcript from every post-secondary institution attended, sent from the institution, issued in English in a sealed envelope
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