There are school-level and university-level requirements that have to be met in terms of formal credit hours. Our priority is to ensure compliance with credit hour requirements. This can include MBA-level courses to develop business concepts background, and competency in the areas of economics and statistics courses as advised.
Students will meet with faculty on the Logistics Doctoral Program Committee to discuss and develop a tailored program of coursework based on prior degrees and work experiences.Additional details of the program are available in the Logistics Doctoral Student Handbook (available here). The general curriculum requirements are as follows:
A. Competence in the major area
12 credits of Logistics courses (each 3 credits)
- SCM 930: Theory of Logistics Systems
- SCM 931: Simulation Methods
- SCM 932: Logistics and Public Policy
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One of:
- SCM 918: Purchasing Seminar
- SCM 921: Inventory Seminar
B. Competence in research methods
12 credits of methods courses
- MGT 914: Applied Regression Models
- MKT 907: Causal Modeling in Marketing
- SCM 916: Statistical Research Methods
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One of:
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For behavioral/relationship research focusMGT 906: Seminar in Organizational Research Methods
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For analytical/modeling research focusSCM 990B: Analytical Research Modeling
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C. Competence in a minor area
9 Credits of minor courses
As prescribed by the student’s Program Guidance Committee.
D. Competence in economics and business concepts
6 Credits of economics, econometrics, strategy, or other areas
As identified in consultation with the Program Guidance Committee.
- EC 801, 810, 818, 820B, 823, etc.
- Other selected courses as approved by the student’s Program Guidance Committee.
