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Online Doctorate in Supply Chain and Logistics

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Total quality management.
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Supply Chain Management

An academic career in supply chain management (SCM) focuses on the creation and dissemination of research. A supply chain consists of suppliers/vendors, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers interconnected by transportation, information and financial infrastructure with an objective of providing value to the end consumer in terms of products and services, and for each channel participant to garner a profit in doing so. A supply chain also requires financial and information flows between channel members. Managing all these flows effectively and efficiently requires a systems approach to successfully identify, analyze and coordinate the interactions among the entities. Integrated management of these flows given the often-conflicting objectives of the channel members and the continuously evolving dynamic structure is the main focus of SCM. Supply chain core areas include logistics, operations management, supply and distribution management.

The PhD program is designed as a full-time in-person degree program to train students for academic faculty positions at leading research universities. After degree completion, students will be able to identify supply chain research problems that are managerially relevant, analyze them in a scholarly way and provide solutions for addressing them. This training is accomplished through the doctoral seminars, research methodology courses and completion of research projects and a dissertation. Students are also prepared to assume the role of educators by serving as instructional/teaching assistants and course instructors and faculty mentorship.

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Exposure to electronic classrooms and multi-media aided teaching as a required part of your program
Practical experience in course development and preparation
Mentoring by graduate faculty on theoretical and applied research leading to journal publications
Application of standard research methods
Conduct and report business research
Knowledge of core business disciplines
Pedagogical practices
Business research communication

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Over the past 10 years, all of our graduates, without exception, have found employment in academia, ranging from teaching colleges to research-intensive universities, both in the United States and abroad, including Florida Atlantic University, Georgia Southern University and Eastern Washington University.

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Program description.

At the University of Oklahoma, the substantive emphasis of the doctoral program in Supply Chain Management focuses on nurturing and shaping independent scholars in supply chain management. The doctoral program places a high emphasis on formal and informal mentoring of students. Faculty. work closely with PhD students training them to become great scholars, educators, and colleagues. Our faculty is renowned within the field of supply chain management and have extensively published their research in top academic supply chain journals. They also are active in industry research with several years of field experience in top global companies around the world.

All domains within supply chain management including procurement, operations and logistics are emphasized.

The University of Oklahoma doctoral program will help you develop an in-depth knowledge of supply chain management topics. Since research in supply chain management takes place at the intersection of many underlying “foundation” disciplines, you will be encouraged to also study concepts and principles in organizational theory, industrial engineering, psychology, health sciences, and economics. For the methods training, students are encouraged to upskill not only in advanced statistical techniques but also in econometrics, panel data analyses, structural equation modeling, meta-analysis and systems dynamics (to name a few). Rigorous and scientific method based qualitative techniques such as ethnographic studies, case study research, design science and action research are also encouraged. Our doctoral program provides you with the necessary skills for a successful career of research and teaching in top notch research-oriented universities.

The program’s objectives are:

to provide a strong foundation in supply chain management concepts for research and teaching
to prepare students for academic careers in supply chain management

The doctoral program in Supply Chain Management focuses on competence in strategic aspects of supply chain management, supply chain management theory, and behavioral concepts in supply chain management. Students receive rigorous training in many research methodologies that are important to conduct rigorous supply chain management research. Most doctoral candidates are appointed to a research assistantship early in their program to encourage interaction with faculty members. In addition, many summer research and research related-travel opportunities are provided for students. It is expected that Oklahoma supply chain management specialization doctoral students be intimately involved in activities that prepare them for their careers as academics such as PhD program consortiums in key supply chain management conferences, presenting papers at reputed national and international conferences and working with faculty and industry partners to attract research grants that will enable students to pursue and conduct cutting edge research in supply chain management.

For more information contact Professor Qiong Wang at [email protected]

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Ph.d. in supply chain management and analytics.

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Specialization in supply chain management and analytics, pursue research in supply chain management and analytics.

Are you interested in pursuing an academic career in supply chain management and analytics? Our doctoral program is designed for those interested in becoming professors and academic researchers with concentrations in supply chain management, operations management or analytics. In this program, you will work closely alongside faculty to develop the research skills necessary to find solutions for important and challenging problems in diverse application areas including supply chains, health care, agriculture, transportation systems and many others. If accepted, you will receive a competitive stipend, tuition remission and access to basic coverage under the university’s student health insurance plan.

Application is open September 1 - February 1 August Start

Admission Requirements

Deadlines All students must start the program in the fall semester. We do not admit Ph.D. candidates to start in the middle of the academic year (January). All application materials must be received by January 15 to ensure full consideration for enrollment in the fall.

Background Students with higher education degrees in business, engineering, mathematics or any other relevant field with a strong math background can apply for the SCMA Ph.D. program. You must have completed the following courses at your previous institution of higher education:

Calculus through multivariable calculus (equivalent to MATH208 or higher)
Linear algebra (equivalent to MATH314 or higher)
Statistics (equivalent to STAT218 or ECON215 or higher)
Intermediate Microeconomics (equivalent to ECON312) is strongly recommended.

In some cases, deficiencies in prerequisites can be addressed after your admission to the Ph.D. program but prior to enrollment. SCMA Ph.D. students who possess a relevant MS, MBA or other master’s degree in business may transfer up to 21 credit hours of master’s-level coursework.

Application Requirements

Statement of purpose The statement of purpose should include your professional background and accomplishments, your research interests in supply chain management and analytics, professional goals and reasons for pursuing a Ph.D. at Nebraska.
Professional résumé
Three letters of recommendation
Academic transcripts Transcripts are required for each institution of higher education that you attended. A minimum GPA score of 3.50 on a 4.00 scale at the final degree institution is required. Transcript instructions for both domestic and international students can be found in the “Review Admission Process” tab above.
GMAT or GRE score You must register to take the GMAT or GRE and have the results forwarded to Nebraska (use institution code S40-HW-48). You must also submit your scores through the graduate application.
TOEFL score (only for international students) International students must include a TOEFL score (use institution code 6877). You will need a minimum score of 550 paper, 213 computer-based, 80 iBT or 6.5 IELTS.

Note to International Students You must be aware of the additional requirements to be met in order to be admitted to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Please refer to Guidelines for International Students . The International Student and Scholar Office provides orientation, counseling and advising, and serves as the official liaison between your sponsoring agency and the United States government. Staff members are also available to help you make contacts on campus and in the Lincoln community.

Admission Process

Apply Apply online . The application fee is $50. All application materials must be received by January 1 to ensure full consideration for enrollment in the fall.

Upload Supporting Documents All supporting documents including unofficial transcripts and test scores are uploaded directly via the graduate application. You are required to submit an unofficial transcript from each higher education institution you have attended.

Submit Official Transcripts If you are admitted, you will be required to submit an official transcript sent directly from each institution you have attended to The Office of Graduate Studies. We recommend you complete this task before your first semester begins. A hold will be placed on your account if we do not receive your official transcripts by October 1 of the first semester. Students will have until that day to submit official transcripts or your admission will be rescinded. Transcripts can be sent electronically to [email protected] or by mail to: University of Nebraska–Lincoln Graduate Admissions 1100 Seaton Hall Lincoln, NE 68588-0619

International Student Transcript Submission If you are an international student, please refer to the Nebraska Office of Graduate Studies for transcript and document information. International Transcript Information Additional information on application requirements can be found at the Graduate Studies website .

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At Nebraska, you will spend the first two years gaining a broad foundational knowledge of Supply Chain Management and Analytics (SCMA). You will then have the opportunity to tailor your coursework and research to your personal interests by choosing a concentration in supply chain management, operations management or analytics. Whatever concentration you choose, you’ll collaborate with world-class faculty who conduct rigorous research on problems of high practical relevance and significant societal impact. Our low student-to-faculty ratio will allow you to form close, collaborative relationships with our faculty and become a part of the College of Business Ph.D. student community.

Program Requirements

A minimum of 90 graduate credit hours beyond the bachelor’s degree is required. This coursework will typically be completed during the first two or two and half years of the program and will consist of foundational methods courses and research seminars. If you are coming into the program with a master’s degree in a related area, a maximum of 21 credit hours may be used to partially fulfill the coursework requirements.

Qualifying Exam You will be required to submit one or more written research project proposals and present them orally to the SCMA faculty at the end of the summer of the first year.

Comprehensive Exam You will be required to take a written and oral exam after completing the Ph.D. program coursework, typically at the end of the second year of the program. The exam will consist of three parts: standardized questions related to required coursework, customized questions related to your concentration area, and an oral exam.

Second-Year Summer Paper You will be required to complete a summer research paper on an original research topic during the summer after your second year in the Ph.D. program, followed by an oral presentation of that paper to the SCMA faculty during the fall semester of your third year in the Ph.D. program.

Dissertation Proposal and Defense After passing the comprehensive exam, you will form a dissertation committee and complete your dissertation, which will demonstrate your competence as a researcher. You are encouraged to defend your dissertation proposal at the end of the third year of your Ph.D. program, or at the start of the fourth year. Upon the completion of your dissertation, you will be required to conduct a formal defense.

The coursework for the SCMA Ph.D. program includes foundational courses in economics and statistics, along with seminars on key topics in SCMA, and additional electives and method courses selected based on each student’s research interests.

Required Courses

Foundational Courses

Analytical Methods in Economics and Business
Advanced Microeconomic Theory I and II
Mathematical Statistics I
Econometrics I

SCMA Seminars (Half-Semester Courses)

Mathematical Programming
Logistics and Transportation Modeling
Stochastic Models for Operations and Supply Chain Management
Simulation Modeling and Analysis
Decision Theory
Service Systems Design
Revenue Management
Inventory and Procurement

Methods Electives

All students must complete at least three methods electives from outside of the Department of Supply Chain Management and Analytics. These courses are subject to the approval of the SCMA Ph.D. Committee based on a student's research interests. Examples include:

Ph.D. courses offered by the Department of Economics, including topics such as Advanced Econometrics
Ph.D. courses offered by the Departments of Mathematics and Statistics, including topics such as operations research, probability theory, stochastics processes, statistical learning and computational statistics
Ph.D. courses offered by the Departments of Sociology and Psychology, including topics such as social research methods and qualitative methods
Ph.D. courses offered by the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, including topics such as data mining and machine learning

Other Electives

All students must complete at least two additional electives from outside of the Department of Supply Chain Management and Analytics. These courses are subject to the approval of the SCMA Ph.D. Committee based on student's research interests. Examples include:

Ph.D. seminars offered by other Ph.D. programs in the College of Business, such as Management, Finance, Accounting and Marketing
Ph.D. courses offered by the Department of Economics, including topics such as macroeconomics
Ph.D. courses offered by the Departments of Sociology and Psychology, including topics such as social network analysis

Assistantships All offers include graduate assistantships. A graduate assistantship compensates you for teaching and/or research appointments. The compensation includes a waiver of tuition, partial payment of the cost of health insurance and a monthly cash stipend. The work requirement involves 20 hours per week and no other outside employment is allowed during the assistantship commitment.

All assistantships are contingent upon available funding, but we aim to fund students with assistantships while pursuing the Ph.D. degree in residence. Assistantships are awarded on a year-to-year basis, contingent upon satisfactory progress toward degree completion and satisfactory work performance.

Health Insurance If you hold an appointment that qualifies for full tuition waiver, you may purchase basic coverage under the university’s student health insurance plan. Dependent plans are also available.

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MIT PhD Opportunities in Logistics and Supply Chain

Mit interdisciplinary scm phd study opportunities.

MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics (CTL) researchers advise select students in the Interdepartmental Doctoral Program in Transportation led by MIT’s Mobility Initiative, a cross-disciplinary graduate program in transportation which provides graduate degrees for students interested in transportation studies and research.

The Interdepartmental Doctoral Program in Transportation provides a structured and follow-on doctoral program for students. The interdepartmental structure of the degree allows students flexibility in developing individually tailored paths of study that cross both disciplinary and departmental lines. The student’s research is performed at, and is supervised by faculty at the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics. Detailed requirements for the program can be found here .

Additionally, The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) and The Institute for Data, Systems, and Society (IDSS) offer PhD research opportunities in Logistics and Supply Chain as a part of their degree programs.

Students are encouraged to apply to the Interdepartmental Program or may apply directly to the CEE or IDSS departments and indicate on their application their interest in pursuing research in Logistics and Supply Chain. Students must apply through either CEE or IDSS and indicate on their application their interest in pursuing research in Logistics and Supply Chain. Students would then develop an interdisciplinary degree proposal with their department committee and submit to the Office of Graduate Education for approval.

Application deadlines to doctoral programs vary by department.

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University of zaragoza phd in logistics and supply chain management.

This full-time program follows the highest international quality standards for doctoral studies, from the intensive admissions process to the comprehensive exam and thesis defense. Students in their second year can spend a semester or longer at MIT and have the opportunity to study at other leading business and engineering schools. The ZLC PhD degree and MIT-Zaragoza certificate enable graduates to take faculty positions at leading universities around the world or to become innovation leaders for international companies.