Commencing semesters, 2025

Semester 1
Semester 2

Program level

Undergraduate

Program code

2503

Faculty

Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
Science Faculty

School

Faculty of Science

Teaching Location

St Lucia

Attendance mode

In Person

Course Lists

Please refer to the Bachelors of Mathematics / Arts Program Rules for the number of units required from each course list.

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

Enquire online

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

Please refer to the Bachelors of Mathematics / Arts Program Rules for the number of units required from each course list.

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 Bachelors of Mathematics / Arts for indicative fees.

How to apply

Please view the Bachelors of Mathematics / Arts for information on key dates and how to apply.