Math/Econ/Programming background for IEOR grad?

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<p>Hey, I am a freshman majoring in engineering right now, but the thing is my school does not offer IEOR degree. so i aim for this major in grad school. i would love to know what mathematic/economics/programming background i should have prior to applying for grad school (i mean to be a great candidate). could u guys please list the name of subject like complex analysis or bla bla bla. this would help me plan my schedule for future years.</p>

<p>thanks a lot!
(so far i've taken multi. cal + linear algebra + differential equations / java + algorithm & datas structure / intro to econ + intermediate macro)</p>

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<p>Sounds like you’re headed in the right direction. I would say that you probably already have enough to qualify as a possible candidate, but I would look at top OR undergrad programs and just try to match up your schedule. I know that Cornell has a good OR program, you might want to check out their website. Also, I would try to take some stochastic methods courses if you have any at your school.</p>

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<p>any more comments?</p>

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<p>It depends on what level of grad you want, masters of PHd. I am a math/econ double major and I’m getting a masters in IEOR starting next year. I didn’t take as much programming as you did, but much more math/stats/econ.</p>

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<p>Yes, I plan to evetually go for PhD, but also getting Masters along the way… Could you please list the courses u’ve taken during undergrad? thanks :)</p>

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<p>are you interested more in financial engineering? i took that from your name ORFE</p>

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<p>yeah, im actually interested in both ORFE and IEOR… any suggestions?</p>

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<p>These were my math classes:</p>

<p>Calc 1-3, Probability, Combinatorics, Non-linear systems, diffeq, linear algebra, real analysis, advanced linear algebra</p>

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<p>I just got B from honors linear algebra… my school has only A, B, C… no A-/B+
will this hurt my chance for top grad schools in IEOR?</p>

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<p>The professor gave As to only 4 people out of 30!!! :(</p>

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<p>" The professor gave As to only 4 people out of 30!!! "</p>

<p>that’s pretty typical for engineering classes. My stochastics class last semester had 7 people in the A range out of 80 people.</p>

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<p>so, would that hurt my chance for top grad program in ieor?</p>