Commencing semesters, 2025
Semester 1
Semester 2
Program level
Undergraduate
Program code
2460
Faculty
School
Faculty of Science
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Attendance mode
In Person
Enquiries
Australian/domestic students
Faculty of Science
Email: enquire@science.uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3365 1888
International students
International Student Advisor
Email: study@uq.edu.au
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
https://science.uq.edu.au
Why study Optimisation and Operations Research?
Optimisation and operations research applies mathematical techniques to find the best possible solutions to real-world problems. This major equips you with essential skills in both discrete and continuous optimisation, enabling advanced problem-solving, decision-making, and analytical thinking. You will learn to model complex systems, optimise processes, and make data-driven decisions, applying mathematical techniques to solve real-world problems in industries such as logistics, finance, healthcare, and engineering. With a focus on both theoretical understanding and practical applications, you'll gain the skills needed to work in areas like supply chain management, operations planning, and decision analytics . This major prepares you for diverse careers in business, engineering, and government, where optimising operations is key to success. You may also choose to combine this major with a minor in bioinformatics, computational science, computer science, physics or statistics to broaden your expertise.
What you can study
At UQ, subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study: ' Optimisation Theory ' Numerical Linear Algebra & Optimisation ' Operations Research & Mathematical Planning ' High-Performance Computing ' Probability Models & Stochastic Processes
Courses and requirements
View the Bachelor of Mathematics course list for courses that can be studied as part of the Optimisation and Operations Research major.
Employment opportunities
Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to: ' Data Scientist ' Operations Research Analyst ' Supply Chain Analyst/Manager ' Financial Analyst ' Management Consultant ' Logistics Planner ' Risk Analyst ' Operations Manager ' Strategic Planning Manager ' Quantitative Analyst
What it costs
Please view the Bachelor of Mathematics for indicative fees.
How to apply
Please view the Bachelor of Mathematics for information on key dates and how to apply.