Master in Business Logistics Engineering
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the application deadline?
Applications are accepted for Fall, Winter or Spring quarters, although Fall applications are preferable. Application deadlines are August 15, December 1st and March 1st, respectively. Students who apply early have a greater chance of being admitted.
2. What are the admission requirements?
To be considered for admission into the MBLE program, applicants need
- An undergraduate degree with a strong quantitative background
- A GPA average of 3.0 or better,
- GMAT or GRE test scores (Either the GMAT or the GRE is acceptable. There is no need to take both.),
- Three letters of recommendation.
- TOEFL score when appropriate for international students without a degree from an American university
- A statement of purpose outlining graduate study goals and plans, career plans, experience, and any special circumstances that need explaining.
Applicants must have a solid background in probability and statistics, linear algebra, and differential and integral calculus to enroll. Students who fulfill most but not all of the quantitative background requirements may be asked to take supplementary courses prior to starting the MBLE program. Students required to take additional courses will need additional time to complete the program.
3. How do I apply?
To apply, visit gradadmissions.osu.edu or call 614-292-6841. You may apply online. Click “Grad Program Information” to reach: http://gradadmissions.osu.edu/gri.asp. Then select “Business Logistics Engineering.”
To expedite the process, send a copy of your application and supplementary materials to:
Ms. Judith Flickinger
Department of Integrated Systems Engineering
College of Engineering
The Ohio State University
210 Baker Systems
1971 Neil Avenue
Columbus, OH 43210
If you have any questions about the application process, call 614-292-6841. If they are unable to answer your question, contact Professor Zinn at zinn_13@fisher.osu.edu.
4. What is the application fee?
There is a non-refundable application fee of $40 for domestic students and $50 for international students. The application fee should be submitted with the university application and NOT be sent to Judith Flickinger.
In addition, if admitted for the Fall quarter, the student is required to make a $250 tuition deposit. The tuition deposit is refundable until July 1 if you decide not to enroll in the program.
5. Is financial aid available?
Currently there is no financial aid available, however, eligible students may apply for student loans or try on their own to arrange for Graduate or Teaching Assistantships on campus. These jobs are often advertised in the following site: http://sfa.osu.edu/jobs/stuemp/ocii.asp
6. What are the courses in the MBLE program?
There are nine required courses. Attendance at a series of seminars is also required. Each seminar is typically a 1-2 hour technical talk given by OSU or invited faculty. Three electives must be selected from the list below. Finally, students must take a Master’s Examination at the end of the program.
M&L 880: Logistics Management — 4 cr.
M&L 881: Analysis and Design of Logistics Systems — 4 cr.
M&L 782: Logistics Decision Making — 4 cr.
M&L 784: Principles of Transportation — 4 cr.
M&L 882: Logistics Software & Technology — 4 cr.
ISE 720: Mathematical Programming: Linear — 3 cr.
ISE 701: Introduction to Discrete System Simulation — 4 cr.
ISE 742: Warehouse & Facility Design — 4 cr.
ISE 881: Operations Research Models and Methods — 3 cr.
ISE 890 or 893: Seminar Series — 2 cr.
1 course from the following:
ISE 610: Planning of Engineering Experiments — 3 cr.
ISE 710: Statistical Quality Control and Quality Management — 3 cr.
STAT 645: Applied Regression Analysis — 5 cr.
1 course from the following:
AMIS 501: Accounting and Cost Analysis – 3 cr.
FIN 620: Business Finance – 4 cr.
FIN 721: Corporate Finance – 4 cr.
FIN 722: Investment Management – 4 cr.
1 course from the following:
M&L 884: Field Problems in Logistics — 4 cr.
M&L 885: Supply Chain Management — 4 cr.
MGT 834: Strategic Design of Ops./Logistics Systems — 4 cr.
MGT 820: Project Management — 4 cr.
MGT 835: Ops. Planning and Materials Management — 4 cr.
CIVIL 776: Network Algorithms in Transportation Systems — 5 cr.
ISE 684: Introduction to Applied Decision Analysis — 3 cr.
ISE 730: Stochastic Processes Used in Systems Engineering I — 3 cr.
ISE 841: Sequencing and Scheduling — 3 cr.
ISE 820: Mathematical Programming: Nonlinear — 3 cr.
ISE 822: Integer Optimization Methods — 3 cr.
Master’s Examination:
The Master’s Exam is a four—hour written examination. The content of the exam are comprehensive, structured to reflect critical issues and elements in the curriculum of the MBLE degree program.
7. Can the MBLE program be taken part time or in the evening?
The MBLE program is designed to be a Full Time program. Most courses are not offered in the evening. However, working students may enroll in fewer courses per quarter to accommodate their professional needs.
8. What is the cost of the program?
The quarterly MBLE fees for Autumn 2008 to Spring 2009 can be found by clicking on this link:
9. What is correct code for the GMAT, GRE and TOEFL tests?
1) GMAT Institution Code for the Ohio State University MBLE Program is ZLJ-9D-19
2) The Institution Code for the TOEFL and the GRE is 1592.
