MA425 One Unit
Project in Operations Research & Analytics
This information is for the 2026/27 session.
Course convenor
Prof Gregory Sorkin
Availability
This course is available on the MSc in Operations Research & Analytics. This course is not available as an outside option to students on other programmes.
Cannot be taken with MA426 Dissertation in Operations Research & Analytics.
Course content
The student will carry out and report upon a substantial practical piece of work in Operations Research & Analytics. This may include elements of modelling, optimisation, AI, machine learning, data science, and human factors. The project is typically a consulting-like placement with an industry, government, or non-profit partner.
Teaching
Teaching for this course is delivered through seminars totalling a minimum of 12 hours across the year.
Formative assessment
Each student will produce a CV and a short interim project report.
Indicative reading
Detailed suggestions for reading will be provided in the course of supervision.
Assessment
Project (100%).
The student is expected to work on the project full-time from early June until end of August, possibly at the client site. The project is due around a date at the end of August.
Key facts
Department: Mathematics
Course study period: Autumn, Winter and Spring Term
Unit value: One unit
FHEQ level: Level 7
Total students 2025/26: 30
Average class size 2025/26: 30
Controlled access 2025/26: NoCourse selection videos
Some departments have produced short videos to introduce their courses. Please refer to the course selection videos index page for further information.
For this course, please see the following link/s:
Course Guide Video https://moodle.lse.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=5330
Personal development skills
- Self-management
- Team working
- Problem solving
- Communication
- Application of numeracy skills
- Commercial awareness
- Specialist skills