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.
PhD Proposal and Dissertation
Working with your faculty advisor, begin exploring research topics during your first and second year. By your third year and beyond, you're focused on your original research, forming your proposal, researching and then writing your dissertation. Your dissertation usually takes the form of three publishable papers or a longer single dissertation paper.
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.
Two seminars (6 credits) MGO 795 Seminar in Operations Management
Plus two courses from the following:
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 |
| 22047 | SPM1 | LEC | R | 6:30 - 9:10 p.m. | Arr Arr | Vedantam, Aditya | |
| 11202 | S1O | LEC | R | 6:30 - 9:10 p.m. | Jacobs 106 | Vedantam, Aditya | |
| 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 | Spring 2024 | Summer 2024
Fall 2024 (08/26/2024 - 12/09/2024)
| Reg. Num. | Section | Type | Topic | Days | Time | Location | Instructor |
| 11447 | F10 | LEC | R | 6:30 - 9:10 p.m. | Alfier 103 | Ptak, Scott T | |
| 15025 | F2O | LEC | W | 6:30 - 9:10 p.m. | Jacobs 106 | Ptak, Scott T |
Spring 2024 (01/22/2024 - 03/08/2024)
| Reg. Num. | Section | Type | Topic | Days | Time | Location | Instructor |
| 22887 | MAO1 | LEC | UNKWN | Remote | Simpson, Natalie C. |
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: Spring 2024
Spring 2024 (01/24/2024 - 05/07/2024)
| Reg. Num. | Section | Type | Topic | Days | Time | Location | Instructor |
| 11368 | PM1 | LEC | T | 6:30 - 9:10 p.m. | Remote | Lotempio, Dominic | |
| 11130 | S1O | LEC | T | 6:30 - 9:10 p.m. | Remote | Lotempio, Dominic |
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 |
| 20859 | PM1 | LEC | W | 6:30 - 9:10 p.m. | Arr Arr | Tacheva, Zhasmina Yanislavova | |
| 11128 | S1O | LEC | W | 6:30 - 9:10 p.m. | Knox 14 | Tacheva, Zhasmina Yanislavova |
MGO 639 Sustainable Operations
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