Certificate Programs

The MORS Certificate Programs provide the next level of professional development. Our Programs involve practical knowledge to equip you with essential information and to help prepare you to excel in your professional environment. These courses provide both MORS members and non-members an opportunity to learn relevant national defense analytical subjects often not covered by academia or commercial sources.

Benefits of earning a MORS Certificate:

  • Add a unique skill to your resume that sets you apart from your peers
  • Access to relevant courses for your career advancement
  • Increase and broaden your knowledge about a subject matter
  • Demonstrates ambition and dedication to your profession
  • The number of courses may vary per program/topic area. Once an individual has completed all the courses that support the deeper learning of a particular subject, the student will receive the MORS Certificate and Continuing Education Credits from Virginia Tech.

If you are interested in becoming an instructor or designing a course, please contact Tina Yan, Director of Professional Development at tina.yan@mors.org or complete the request form.

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Course Programs

Growth Through Professional Development and Continuing Education

MORS is dedicated to advancing the OR profession and supporting the National Security analyst through a full range of programs for students to seasoned professionals. Our programs are designed to enhance your career, sharpen skills and offer lifelong learning opportunities.

If you are interested in a custom course for your office please contact Ms. Tina Yan at tina.yan@mors.org.

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Reading List

MORS Reading List and Sources of Outstanding Information

Over a decade ago Clayton J. Thomas, FS, asked me to help him establish a MORS reading list. A list of some 30+ books emerged from that call. We knew with more time other valuable books would be identified by accomplished MORSians. Within this document you will find suggestions from notable MORSian readers such as Eugene P. (Gene) Visco, FS; Dr. Robert S. (Bob) Sheldon, FS; Kirk A. Michealson, FS; William H. (Bill) Dunn, FS; Michael W. (Mike) Garrambone; John F. (Jack) Keane, FS; and Prof. Wayne P. Hughes Jr., FS who have come forward with treasured recommendations from their own special libraries.

The following pages are a compilation of many books which can be called classics of OR, recommended “must reads”, and enjoyable OR foundation books. All of these books have strong content and will aid your Operations Research learning and professional development. The categories partitioned below will help narrow your search, but expect to find duplicate book titles across categories. Please note that MORS does not endorse the sales of any particular book.

2024 Recommended Reading List

Reading Categories

  1. MORS Limited Editions
  2. MORS Books (Heritage and Methodological)
  3. MORS Classic Books: Reprints and Contributions (online)
  4. Operations Research Methods and Techniques
  5. Operations Research History
  6. Operations Research Biography
  7. Doctrine and the Strategic, Tactical, and Technical
  8. Organizational, Political, Social, and Governmental
  9. Noteworthy Texts from the Past
  10. References and Resources
  11. Index of Titles

This list is in support of Lynda K. Liptak, MORS Publications Chair; Deborah L. Ray, MORS Heritage Chair; and CDR Harrison C. Schramm, MORS Education and Professional Development Chair. It was promulgated by discussions with Dr. Julie A. Seton, Vice President (Membership and Society Services) and happily created, errors and all by Mike Garrambone (Immediate Past President) in January 2014.

As you search, please recall the phrase, “So Many Books, So Little Time.”

--Mike Garrambone

MORS Certificate and Course Catalog

Certificate and Course Catalog

Interested in learning more about courses and certificates MORS offers? The MORS Certificate and Course Catalog is your guide to explore all the various opportunities. We also offer customizable training for your organization.

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