To complete this research-methods topic, a student is required to take at least 3 of the following 4 courses. Note that IE 535 (Linear Programming) or equivalent is a prerequisite for all of these courses. In addition, IE 536 (Stochastic Models in Operations Research) or equivalent is a prerequisite for IE 633 and IE 537 (Discrete Optimization Models and Applications) or equivalent is a prerequisite for IE 634.

IE 633 Dynamic Programming Theory and applications of finite and infinite stage sequential decision processes.

IE 634 Integer Programming An advanced course on theory and algorithms for integer and mixed-integer optimization problems.

IE 635 Theoretical Foundations of Optimization An advanced course in theoretical foundations of mathematical programming.

IE 639 Combinatorial Optimization An advanced course in combinatorial optimization.