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The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Faculty of Applied Science and Textiles MS in Operational Research and Risk Analysis

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Faculty of Applied Science and Textiles

MS in Operational Research and Risk Analysis

Hung Hom, Hong Kong

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Sep 2025

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    About: The MS in Operational Research and Risk Analysis equips students with essential skills in data analysis, decision-making, and risk management over 30 credit hours. The program covers advanced analytical techniques and tools for tackling complex problems in various sectors, offering both theoretical foundations and practical applications.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue diverse roles such as risk analysts, operational researchers, data scientists, and management consultants in industries like finance, healthcare, and logistics. The program prepares students for impactful careers focused on optimizing operations and managing risks.

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Hong Kong is a gateway between East and West. As a global service centre, Hong Kong plays a major role in interfacing between suppliers and customers around the world. To retain its leading competitive position in serving international markets, it is crucial for Hong Kong businesses to embrace best practices in operational research. As a result, companies are increasingly looking for innovative leaders with the vision and skill to manage their logistics. Moreover, this programme helps provide graduates with training in risk analysis to serve policymakers and institutional investors with foci on various types of financial products such as mutual funds and hedge funds.

The graduate would be able to pursue various jobs related to operational research and risk analysis in areas such as logistics service provision, retail, banking, procurement/sourcing and supply chain functions, and modern financial product development and pricing.

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