Overview
What you will learn
By taking the Military Operational Analysis Appreciation course offered by Cranfield University , you will learn:
- To introduce defence analysis and operational research.
- To detail the use of operational research in decision making, how it is used and by whom.
- To introduce the methods and tools which are used in defence analysis.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- Origins and concepts of operational research
- Model building in operational research
- Weapon and defence system assessment
- Measures of effectiveness and performance
- Logistics modelling
- Mathematical combat modelling
- Wargaming
- Combat modelling and simulation
- Human in the loop simulation
- Distributed simulation for defence applications
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 5 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Military Science View 23 other Short Courses in Military Science in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
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Other requirements
General requirements
The course is aimed at:
- those with a background in operational research, but only limited knowledge of its defence applications
- more senior staff, whose work has brought them into contact with operational research, and who now wish to gain a better understanding of the subject
- new graduates with a general science or engineering background who wish to gain a better understanding of operational research.
Note that this is intended as a general introduction to operational research in a defence context. Anyone with specific interests or requirements could also consider one of our more specialised courses.
Tuition Fee
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International
1925 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1925 GBP for the full programme during 5 days. -
National
1925 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1925 GBP for the full programme during 5 days.
Living costs for Cranfield
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.