Operational Research is the application of scientific methods to the study of complex organisational problems. Even within the same organisation Operational Research tends to be highly varied because of its project-driven nature. This breadth of experience offers an exciting and rewarding career in many organisations and in general management. Moreover the nature of the work brings an Operations Research graduate into early contact with senior management, and career advancement is typically rapid.

Careers: Academia; statistics/operational research practitioners (e.g. in consultancy, defence, government, health, mhttp://www.southampton.ac.uk/international/fees_money/anufacturing, transport).