Curriculum

A typical course schedule is outlined below. However, you can satisfy your seminar, research methodology and managerial skills requirements in numerous ways depending on your prior academic coursework and research interests.

In your first few years of study, your faculty advisor will help you navigate the curriculum and coordinate with other faculty who can serve as your mentors.

Refer to the PhD Handbook for complete information on all program requirements.

External Areas of Focus for Non-Management Students

If you are a doctoral student outside of the OMS department who is interested in obtaining an external area of focus in OMS, you should consult with your academic advisor. Course requirements are listed below.

  • Operations and Supply Chain Management
  • MGO 795 Seminar in Operations Management

Plus two courses from the following:

  • MGO 630LEC Operations & Service Mgmt
  • MGO 631LEC Production and Inventory Planning
  • MGO 632LEC Strategic Quality Management
  • MGO 633LEC Global Operations Management
  • MGO 634LEC Project Management
  • MGO 635LEC Healthcare Operations Management
  • MGO 636LEC Supply Chain Analytics
  • MGO 637LEC Purchasing & Supply Mgmt
  • MGO 638LEC Logistics Management
  • MGO 639 Sustainable Operations

Successful Dissertations

Contact Us

Operations Management and Strategy Department
School of Management
University at Buffalo
326 Jacobs Management Center
Buffalo, NY 14260-4000

Tel:  716-645-3500
Fax: 716-645-5078

To speak to a faculty member, contact Aditya Vedantam, associate professor of operations management and strategy.

Additional PhD Program Requirements