Illinois State University (ISU) - Management Science
Management Science
A general program that focuses on the application of mathematical modeling, programming, forecasting and operations research techniques to the analysis of problems of business organization and performance. Includes instruction in optimization theory and mathematical techniques, stochastic and dynamic modeling, operations analysis, and the design and testing of prototype systems and evaluation models. Get more details and student breakdown below, including other Illinois schools that offer a management science degree. Students at Illinois State University who have completed this program in 2010-2011 have received the following degrees:
- Bachelor
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Breakdown of Students That Completed the Management Science Program
The table below lists the number of students that have completed the management science program at the Illinois State University for the 2010-2011 academic year.
Overall

| Total | |
|---|---|
All Students | 102 |
By Gender

| Total | |
|---|---|
Male | 53 |
Female | 49 |
By Race

| Total | |
|---|---|
American Indian | - |
Black | 2 |
Asian | 2 |
Hispanic | 7 |
White | 90 |
Unknown | 1 |
Career Options For Graduates
Students who have completed this program, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below. The information covers overall job description, estimated salary and wages, along with job projections by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Operations Research Analysts
Job Description
Formulate and apply mathematical modeling and other optimizing methods to develop and interpret information that assists management with decision making, policy formulation, or other managerial functions. May collect and analyze data and develop decision support software, service, or products. May develop and supply optimal time, cost, or logistics networks for program evaluation, review, or implementation. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of operations research analysts in our career profile section.
Projections
- Total Employment (2010): 64,600
- Total Employment Projected (2020): 74,000
- Percent Job Growth: 14.60%

- Percent of Business Teachers, Postsecondary That Are Self-Employed: (2010): 0.1%
Business Teachers, Postsecondary
Job Description
Teach courses in business administration and management, such as accounting, finance, human resources, labor and industrial relations, marketing, and operations research. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of business teachers, postsecondary in our career profile section.
List of schools that offer a management science degree or program in Illinois
4-Year Colleges and Universities
| Aurora University | |
Aurora, IL
| Students That Completed This Program: 12 |
| Depaul University | |
Chicago, IL
| Students That Completed This Program: 169 |
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| Eastern Illinois University | |
Charleston, IL
| Students That Completed This Program: 108 |
| Illinois Institute of Technology | |
Chicago, IL
| Students That Completed This Program: 4 |
| Lewis University | |
Romeoville, IL
| Students That Completed This Program: 5 |
| Mckendree University | |
Lebanon, IL
| Students That Completed This Program: 44 |
| National - Louis University | |
Chicago, IL
| Students That Completed This Program: 158 |
| Northern Illinois University | |
Dekalb, IL
| Students That Completed This Program: 74 |
| Northwestern University | |
Evanston, IL
| Students That Completed This Program: 474 |
| Olivet Nazarene University | |
Bourbonnais, IL
| Students That Completed This Program: 2 |
| Quincy University | |
Quincy, IL
| Students That Completed This Program: 15 |
| Roosevelt University | |
Chicago, IL
| Students That Completed This Program: 43 |
| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | |
Carbondale, IL
| Students That Completed This Program: 119 |
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| University of Illinois at Chicago | |
Chicago, IL
| Students That Completed This Program: 119 |
| University of St Francis | |
Joliet, IL
| Students That Completed This Program: 22 |