Program Introduction
The Operations Research and Information Engineering (ORIE) undergraduate program at Cornell University is an interdisciplinary major that teaches mathematical, statistical, and computational methodologies needed to design, analyze, operate, and optimize complex systems. The program provides students with core skills in data-driven decision making, mathematical modeling, optimization, statistical analysis, and simulation, enabling them to improve systems and manage resources efficiently across various industries including business, logistics, manufacturing, finance, healthcare, and energy. This program is designated as a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) program, allowing international students to benefit from up to 36 months of Optional Practical Training (OPT) in the United States. The ORIE program is offered in both the College of Engineering and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, with students able to customize their education to their interests through a flexible curriculum. The program provides a balanced education in fundamental science and mathematical principles, specialized technical subjects, and practical application experiences, preparing graduates to be competitive in the job market and ready for graduate studies.
- Language of InstructionEnglish
- Program Length48 months
- Teaching MethodsOffline
- Foundational Mathematics and Sciences: Calculus, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Probability Theory, Statistics, Basic Programming, Physics - Operations Research Core: Optimization Modeling, Linear and Nonlinear Optimization, Stochastic Processes, Game Theory, Simulation Modeling - Data Science and Analytics: Statistical Data Mining, Machine Learning, Time Series Analysis, Large-Scale Data Management, Predictive Analytics - Industry Applications: Supply Chain Management, Financial Engineering, Service Systems Optimization, Production Planning, Scheduling, Healthcare Systems Analysis - Computing and Algorithms: Data Structures, Optimization Algorithms, Computational Methods, Software Tools and Programming Languages - Concentration Electives: Financial Engineering, Data Analytics, Information Technology, Supply Chain and Logistics, Production Systems, Strategic Operations - Capstone Design Project: Team-based experience addressing real industrial or research problems - Practical Experience Opportunities: Internships, Cooperative Education (Co-op), Research Projects, Industry Collaborations
Operations Research Analyst
$80,000 ~ $105,000
Data Scientist
$85,000 ~ $115,000
Financial Engineer
$90,000 ~ $120,000
| Intakes | Application Deadlines |
|---|---|
| 2025 Fall | 2025-01-02 |
Admission Requirement
- GPANo Min Score
- SAT / ACTNo Min Score
TBD
TBD
TBD
- Common Application Required
- Official TranscriptRequired
- 3 Letters of RecommendationRequired
- Mid-Year ReportRequired
- SAT / ACTRequired
- EssayRequired
Cornell First-Year Writing Supplement
- InterviewOptional
Optional
- Certified English Test Score ReportRequired
Fees and Funding
$68,380/Year
$12,296/Year
$80