Overview
The Decision, Risk, and Operations (DRO) division at Columbia Business School is a world leader in research in quantitative, data-driven decision-making through the use of modeling, optimization and the management of uncertainty, and all the other aspects of the operations and analytics functions in firms.
Application areas in which the division has strong expertise include revenue management; logistics, distribution and supply-chain management; resource networks and service systems; healthcare operations; marketplace design; quantitative finance, modern market microstructure, and risk management; econometrics; and business analytics.
Opportunities
Students from the DRO program at Columbia University have the opportunity to work with faculty who are leaders in the field holding top editorial positions, and regularly honored with society awards and recognitions. Moreover, our weekly internal Brown Bag seminar gives students the opportunity to regularly present their research to the entire division and receive feedback.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Optimization
- Linear Programming
- Stochastic Modeling
- Econometrics and Statistical Inference
- Topics Seminar
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Disciplines
Risk Management Operations and Quality Management View 4 other PhDs in Risk Management in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Student insurance
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Other requirements
General requirements
Application Materials:
- Essay
- Recommendation Letters
- Transcripts
- GMAT or GRE
- Application Fee
Tuition Fee
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International
53576 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 26788 USD per semester during 36 months. -
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53576 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 26788 USD per semester during 36 months. -
In-State
53576 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 26788 USD per semester during 36 months.
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