The management science and systems discipline in the Management PhD program prepares students to become leading researchers and teachers at top universities or executive-level decision makers in industry. Each student follows a slightly different path, depending on research interests, allowing some flexibility to the curriculum.
(Fall: must register for two consecutive years)
(Spring: must register for two consecutive years)
Plus four of the following:
** Courses satisfying statistics and methodology requirements.
(Fall: must register for two consecutive years)
(Spring: must register for two consecutive years)
Plus six of the following:
** Courses satisfying statistics and methodology requirements. Permission of the PhD advisor is required for substitutions. Possible substitutions: MGO 615 and MGO 616 - Econometric Methods and Managerial Applications I and II
Notes:
If you are a doctoral student outside of the School of Management who is interested in obtaining an external area of focus in Management Science and Systems, you should consult with your academic advisor. Course requirements are:
Competence in areas of accounting, finance, and marketing are prerequisite requirements for certain of these courses in Management Systems. Competence can be established by taking graduate courses in these areas. Independent studies may be used in lieu of any of the above courses which are not offered regularly.
Plus one of the following:
Independent studies may be used in lieu of any of the above courses which are not offered regularly. A comprehensive exam is required for all minors.
Refer to the PhD Handbook for complete information on: