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PhD in Business, Supply Chain Management

PhD in Business, Supply Chain Management Curriculum

General Requirements

To accomplish the objectives of the PhD in Business, Supply Chain Management, you will complete the following:

  • A formal program of study
  • Two research projects
  • Two Papers
    - Paper 1 may be an extended abstract conference submission or a Category 1 journal submission
    - Paper 2 will be published in an elite journal
  • Research and Dissertation
  • A minimum of 60 hours beyond the bachelor degree

A specific degree plan will be determined by your advisor depending on your goals and background. The general requirements are as follows:

Odd Year Coursework

Fall Semester:

  • Philosophy of Science
  • Research Methods
  • Current topics in Supply Chain Management
  • OM Research

Spring Semester:

  • Research Methods
  • Historical Evolution of SCM and OM Research
  • Research Methods
  • Research Ideation and Development

Summer Semester:

  • Research Project (data collection and analysis)
  • Outcome: Paper 1
Even Year Coursework

Fall Semester:

  • Research Methods
  • Overview of SCM Theory
  • Research Methods

Spring Semester:

  • Conducting Impactful Research
  • Research Methods pick two:
          -   Qualitative Research
          -   Experimental Design
          -   Multi Level Modeling
          -   Mixed Modeling

Summer Semester:

  • Research Project (data collection and analysis)
  • Outcome: Paper 2

Years 3 - 5

Research and Dissertation