Dr. Opher Baron

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Biography

Opher Baron is a Distinguished Professor of Operations Management at the Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto. He co-founded SiMLQ, an innovative platform for data-driven process simulation. Baron has held visiting positions at prestigious institutions including the Technion and Shanghai University of Finance and Economics. He has served as the Academic Director of the MMA Program and has been actively involved in operations management research. His academic qualifications include a PhD from Sloan School of Management at MIT, an MBA, and a BSc in Industrial Engineering Management from Technion. His research interests encompass queueing theory, business analytics, service operations, autonomous vehicles, and supply chain management. Baron has contributed significantly to leading journals and has received numerous accolades for his research and teaching, including the 2023 Distinguished Scholarly Contribution Award from Rotman. He engages actively with the academic community through keynote lectures and service on editorial boards. His work on data analytics supports decision-making processes in organizations, enhancing operational efficiency and strategic development.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Toronto

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Appropriate four-year bachelor's degree Background in sociological theory and statistics preferred
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Specialization Notes

Department of Sociology