What degrees are granted upon completion of the LGO program?
• A Master of Science degree (referred to at MIT as an SM) in an engineering field in one of the participating departments in the School of Engineering, and • An MBA or a Master of Science in Management from MIT Sloan School of Management. The primary difference between the MBA and Master of Science is that the science degree requires a thesis. Since all LGO students complete a thesis as part of their program, LGO graduates may choose either the MBA or the Master of Science degree. The LGO program does not offer a Ph.D. track. Top LGO was one of the original programs addressing challenges in manufacturing. How has the program focus evolved? The program in recent years focuses on the significant trends in operations, such as the impacts of globalization and outsourcing. Top How is LGO different from other management/engineering programs? LGO offers a strong integrative program based on the stature of both the MIT Sloan School of Management and the School of Engineering . The combination