> MRes: Risk and Reliability
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> The Department of Management Science at the University of Strathclyde is
> launching a Master of Research degree for Risk and Reliability in
> September 2004. Candidates for this advanced degree will be exposed to a
> wide range of research methods and provided with an environment conducive
> for an in-depth understanding of the theory and practice of risk and
> reliability. Opportunities exist to continue studies towards a PhD for
> successful candidates.
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> The aim of this degree is to produce graduates with sophisticated research
> skills to enable them to address the modern industrial challenges that
> confront risk and reliability analysts. The problems are typically
> multi-disciplinary and highly context dependent. This MRes differs from
> conventional MSc qualifications in two ways. Firstly there is a
> substantial emphasis on research training in the taught part of the
> course. This enables the student to select appropriate methodologies with
> which to approach the research problem at hand. Secondly, the research
> project part of the course is 6 months, enabling the student to really get
> to grips with an applied problem. This project will normally be completed
> in an industrial setting with a client. The duration of the programme is
> one full calendar year for full-time candidates and two years for
> part-time.
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> We are seeking candidates whose first degrees contain a substantial
> quantitative element, such as mathematics, operational research,
> statistics, economics, psychology and engineering. Currently there are
> five EPSRC placements available for UK citizens that will provide payment
> of University fees and a stipend of approximately £9000.
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> There are seven researchers within the department of Management Science
> with interests in risk and reliability. Each is actively involved with
> developing modelling methodologies motivated by industrial involvement.
> Associated industries include, Aerospace, Defence and Railways. While a
> significant part of this degree is independent research, the environment
> is supportive.
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> For any enquiries for the programme please contact:
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> Dr John Quigley
> Department of Management Science
> University of Strathclyde
> Glasgow UK
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> (tel): +44 141 548 3152
> e-mail: [log in to unmask]
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