This Specialization is intended for undergraduate and graduate students in the fields of business, management, and engineering seeking to learn optimization techniques and applications. Through four courses, we will cover mathematical programming, concepts of optimization algorithms, systematic ways to evaluate a solution, and mathematical foundations and theories. All of these will prepare you to formulate real-world optimization problems into rigorous mathematical programs and develop solutions for them.
Operations Research Specialization
Operations Research Specialization
Models, Algorithms, and Theories of Optimization. Learn math programming & optimization to define, model, and solve real-world business problems.
Instructor: 孔令傑 (Ling-Chieh Kung)
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Beginner level
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2 months at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
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Share your expertise with employers
What you'll learn
Learn mathematical programming and optimization techniques to define, describe, and solve real-world business optimization problems.
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Skills you'll gain
- Linear Algebra
- Network Model
- Business Operations
- Program Implementation
- Case Studies
- Resource Allocation
- Operations Research
- Applied Mathematics
- Process Optimization
- Algorithms
- Operations Management
- Business Mathematics
- Project Design
- Machine Learning
- Mathematical Modeling
- Business Modeling
- Business Analytics
- Industrial Engineering
- Report Writing
- Engineering Calculations
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Taught in English
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October 2025
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Specialization - 4 course series
What you'll learn
Formulate different types of mathematical models to tackle optimization problems with business applications.
Technically, the concepts and applications of Linear Programming, Integer Programming, and Nonlinear Programming will be delivered.
Solve an optimization problem with one of the most accessible software: Microsoft Excel.
Skills you'll gain
Operations Research, Scheduling, Mathematical Modeling, Production Planning, Decision Making, Business Mathematics, Process Optimization, Business Analytics, Resource Allocation, Case Studies, Industrial Engineering, Microsoft Excel, Applied Mathematics, Business Modeling, Operations Management, Algorithms, Business Operations, Inventory Management System, Portfolio Management, and Linear Algebra
What you'll learn
Learn how to use algorithms to solve different types of optimization programs.
Learn how to use Gurobi solver with Python to solve these problems efficiently.
Skills you'll gain
Algorithms, Operations Research, Linear Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, Process Optimization, Computational Thinking, Business Analytics, Applied Mathematics, Operational Analysis, Decision Making, and Program Implementation
What you'll learn
Understand the theoretical properties of linear programs, integer programs, and nonlinear programs.
Apply the mathematical properties to reduce the complexity of real-world problems or to solve it.
Skills you'll gain
Operations Research, Linear Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Network Model, Algorithms, Business Analytics, Case Studies, Machine Learning Algorithms, Engineering Analysis, Transportation Operations, Operations, Operations Management, Calculus, Operational Analysis, Process Optimization, Machine Learning, Advanced Mathematics, and Resource Allocation
What you'll learn
Combine the knowledge about applications, modeling, algorithms, and theories.
Gain experience in applying OR techniques to solve real-world problems.
Skills you'll gain
Operations Research, Mathematical Modeling, Decision Making, Complex Problem Solving, Algorithms, Business Analytics, Engineering Calculations, Project Design, Presentations, Business Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Report Writing, and Data Visualization
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