Overview

About the program

In this Operations, Information and Technology program at Stanford University we develop new methods, improve the use of emerging technologies, study a wide variety of systems, and impact practice, using tools from operations research, game theory, econometrics, computer science, probability and statistics.

Faculty research interests include health care systems, product design and manufacturing processes, supply networks, information systems, energy and environmental systems, homeland security systems, financial systems, social networks, and online markets. Our faculty-student ratio is approximately one-to-one allowing for personalized attention to students.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research in Operations, Information, and Technology
Asymptotics in Operations Management
Supply Chain Management
Dynamic Pricing and Revenue Management
Data, Learning, and Decision Making
Empirics of Online Markets
Engineering Online Markets
Decision Making and Learning under Model Uncertainty
Dynamic Programming and Stochastic Control

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

135 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Information Technology (IT) Econometrics Operations and Quality Management

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Statement of Purpose
Resume or CV
Three letters of reference
GMAT or GRE score
TOEFL score (if applicable)
Uploaded official transcripts
Submitted online application
$125 application fee

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

25440 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12720 USD per semester during 48 months.
National

25440 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12720 USD per semester during 48 months.
In-State

25440 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12720 USD per semester during 48 months.

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Living costs for Stanford

1100 - 1600 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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