As a PhD student in the Operations Management and Strategy department, you will be following one of two tracks, operations and supply chain management or strategy and entrepreneurship. As a new doctoral student, you are initially under the supervision of a faculty member assigned to assist you in navigating your decided track, and to coordinate other faculty in the joint mentorship of students in the first two to three years of study.
Once you have passed your comprehensive exam, the role and responsibilities of academic advisor transfer to your dissertation advisor. This faculty member supervises your academic activity during your dissertation phase.
Both tracks can be divided into three groups of mandated coursework: seminars, research methodology and managerial skills requirements. You can find the details below.
Students are expected to begin doctoral study with general knowledge of the domain to which they intend to dedicate their future academic careers. Furthermore, graduating students are expected to be conversant with the following areas within that domain:
· Production and inventory management
· Project management
· Supply chain management
· Operations strategy
· Quality management
· Logistics management
· Optimization
· Introductory programming (i.e. Python, R, SAS, Java, etc.)
Each student will meet with his or her academic advisor upon arrival, to review the student’s prior academic coursework and potentially applicable work experience. If the academic advisor determines the new doctoral student does not possess sufficient familiarity with one or more of these domain areas, the academic advisor will prescribe a relevant 3 credit-hour graduate class in the case of each topic requirement not previously met.
Doctoral students will participate in a minimum of 12 credit hours of research seminar experience. This includes mandatory participation in MGO 796: Seminar in Strategic Management during the first two semesters of doctoral study. The balance of seminar requirements may be met with further participation in MGO 796, as well as participation in MGO 795: Seminar in Operations Management and ECON 611: Mathematics for Economists. Other doctoral research seminars, as approved by the student’s academic advisor, can also be considered. PhD students in the strategy and entrepreneurship track usually choose from operations management, economics, finance, marketing, and organizational behavior and human resources.
The main component of the course is a survey of methods for planning and controlling production and operations management activities including material requirements planning, operations scheduling, production and inventory planning and control, project management, facilities location and layout, and quality management and control. The course makes use of cases to illustrate the processes and problems involved.
Credits: 3
Semesters offered: Fall 2024 | Spring 2024 | Summer 2024
Fall 2024 (08/26/2024 - 10/16/2024)
| Reg. Num. | Section | Type | Topic | Days | Time | Location | Instructor |
| 24078 | PM1 | LEC | ASYN | Remote | Wang, Xiaoqiang | ||
| 23848 | MAO1 | LEC | ASYN | Remote | Wang, Xiaoqiang |
Spring 2024 (01/27/2024 - 05/04/2024)
| Reg. Num. | Section | Type | Topic | Days | Time | Location | Instructor |
| 22112 | SSAT | LEC | S | 9 - 11:40 a.m. | Alfier 102 | Vles, Joost M | |
| 18722 | SAT | LEC | S | 9 - 11:40 a.m. | Alfier 102 | Vles, Joost M | |
| 23020 | STUE | LEC | T | 6:30 - 9:10 p.m. | Jacobs 106 | Vles, Joost M | |
| 11327 | TUES | LEC | T | 6:30 - 9:10 p.m. | Jacobs 106 | Vles, Joost M |
Summer 2024 (05/28/2024 - 07/08/2024)
| Reg. Num. | Section | Type | Topic | Days | Time | Location | Instructor |
| 13109 | PM1 | LEC | ASYN | Remote | Wang, Xiaoqiang | ||
| 13113 | M1O2 | LEC | ASYN | Remote | Wang, Xiaoqiang | ||
| 12974 | M1O1 | LEC | ASYN | Remote | Wang, Xiaoqiang |
This course focuses on production and inventory management problems in the entire supply chain, and the application of quantitative models and information systems and technologies for these problems. An enterprise resource planning (ERP) system platform is assumed and the course also covers the implementation aspects of ERP systems. The topics covered include supply chain strategy and coordination mechanisms, forecasting systems, aggregate planning, advanced planning systems (APS), master production scheduling, materials requirements planning (MRP) systems, inventory management for suppliers, manufacturers and distributors, cellular manufacturing, just-in-time (JIT) systems, lean manufacturing, optimized production technology (OPT), and flexible manufacturing systems (FMS) technologies. The completion of this course will enable students to take the certification examinations (CPIM/CFPIM) for American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS).
Credits: 3
Semesters offered: Fall 2024
Fall 2024 (08/26/2024 - 12/09/2024)
| Reg. Num. | Section | Type | Topic | Days | Time | Location | Instructor |
| 11405 | F10 | LEC | R | 6:30 - 9:20 p.m. | Jacobs 112 | Vles, Joost M |
The most significant factor in determining the long-run success or failure of any organization is quality. This course examines quality from that strategic perspective, examining how models such as product design, customer focus, lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, Total Quality Management (TQM), and the ISO 9000 family of standards are used to improve business results. The course is dual listed with MGO 432.
Credits: 3
Semesters offered: Spring 2024
Spring 2024 (01/24/2024 - 05/07/2024)
| Reg. Num. | Section | Type | Topic | Days | Time | Location | Instructor |
| 20385 | S1O | LEC | MW | 3:30 - 4:50 p.m. | Jacobs 122 | Lin, Winston T |
This course deals with design, control, and operation of supply chains for competing effectively in the context of global operations management. Both manufacturing and service (such as health care) industry supply chains are covered. The topics covered include: state-of-the-art qualitative and quantitative techniques for optimum configuration of in-bound and outbound logistics, principles of postponement in design, processes and logistics, mass customization, global location factors for offices, plants and distribution centers, collaborative planning, forecasting and replenishment (CPFR) systems, countering bullwhip effects in supply chains, vendor managed inventory (VMI), strategic alliances and partnering, global purchasing and buyer-supplier relationships, and the complexities of the material, information, and cash flows across international borders. This course supplements MGS 616, which covers e-commerce integration aspects of supply chains.
Credits: 3
Semesters offered: Spring 2024
Spring 2024 (01/24/2024 - 05/07/2024)
| Reg. Num. | Section | Type | Topic | Days | Time | Location | Instructor |
| 11369 | PM1 | LEC | R | 6:30 - 9:10 p.m. | Arr Arr | Vedantam, Aditya |
A project is a unique endeavor to create something of value. Modern project management does not belong exclusively to any particular industry, as it is useful to large corporations, government agencies, and individuals alike. This course covers the defining, organizing, and managing of complex, multidisciplinary projects, focusing on concepts and skills increasingly critical to 21st century work.
Credits: 3
Semesters offered: Fall 2024 | Summer 2024
Fall 2024 (08/26/2024 - 12/09/2024)
| Reg. Num. | Section | Type | Topic | Days | Time | Location | Instructor |
| 15025 | F2O | LEC | W | 6:30 - 9:10 p.m. | Jacobs 106 | Ptak, Scott T |
Summer 2024 (05/28/2024 - 07/08/2024)
| Reg. Num. | Section | Type | Topic | Days | Time | Location | Instructor |
| 13108 | PM1 | LEC | ASYN | Remote | Simpson, Natalie C. | ||
| 12913 | M1O1 | LEC | ASYN | Remote | Simpson, Natalie C. |
In this course, we apply operations management tools to examine the health care value chain. In particular we will learn to analyze health care organizations using qualitative and quantitative principles of operations management, and develop solutions to common problems. The course is organized around four key modules: (1) designing health care delivery systems, (2) capacity planning and decision making under uncertainty, (3) process failure, learning and improvement, and (4) innovations in health care.
Credits: 3
Semesters offered:
Pre-Requisite: MGO 620 or equivalent.
This course focuses on design, modeling and optimization of supply chain networks. Topics covered include: global supply chain strategy formulation, performance metrics, new forecasting models applicable for supply chain contexts, newsvendor models for capacity and aggregate planning, models for location and design of supply and distribution entities, inter-organizational planning, advanced planning systems, multi-echelon inventory analysis, distribution requirements planning (DRP) systems, joint transportation-inventory models, and pricing and revenue management techniques.
Credits: 3
Semesters offered: Fall 2024 | Spring 2024 | Summer 2024
Fall 2024 (08/26/2024 - 12/09/2024)
| Reg. Num. | Section | Type | Topic | Days | Time | Location | Instructor |
| 11387 | F10 | LEC | M | 6:30 - 9:10 p.m. | Alfier 104 | Wang, Xiaoqiang |
Spring 2024 (01/24/2024 - 05/07/2024)
| Reg. Num. | Section | Type | Topic | Days | Time | Location | Instructor |
| 21657 | S1O | LEC | TR | 9:30 - 10:50 a.m. | Alfier 103 | Sohoni, Milind G |
Summer 2024 (07/09/2024 - 08/16/2024)
| Reg. Num. | Section | Type | Topic | Days | Time | Location | Instructor |
| 12914 | O3O1 | LEC | ASYN | Remote | Sohoni, Milind G |
Increased competition, more demanding customers and stakeholders require more efficient supply chains. Purchasing and supply chain management is a fundamental tool to use in both protecting the organization and making an impact on the "bottom line." This course is designed to apply theory with practice in purchasing and supply management and focuses on the management and improvement of purchasing and supply management using a mix of academic and practical examples from business. The course will provide the student with an understanding of the issues, models, and numerical methods particular to purchasing and supply management, with attention to both the strengths and weaknesses of these devices.
Credits: 3
Semesters offered:
Modern logistics is increasingly based on analysis that combines data and decision support tools to make informed decisions. This course covers the fundamental concepts, principles, methodologies, and strategies necessary to achieve efficient, effective, and quality-oriented logistical operations. This includes when and how qualitative logistical concepts and principles are applied, in conjunction with quantitative methodologies to identify solutions in the context of logistical operations. This course is dual-listed with MGO 438.
Credits: 3
Semesters offered: Spring 2024
Pre-Requisite: MGO 620 or Business Analytics MS
Spring 2024 (01/24/2024 - 05/07/2024)
| Reg. Num. | Section | Type | Topic | Days | Time | Location | Instructor |
| 11128 | S1O | LEC | W | 6:30 - 9:10 p.m. | Knox 14 | Tacheva, Zhasmina Yanislavova |
MGO 639 Sustainable Operations
No comprehensive exam is required for the PhD minor in Operations and Supply Chain Management.