Ph.D. Specialization in Supply Chain Management

The University of Oklahoma's doctoral program in Supply Chain Management focuses on nurturing and shaping independent scholars in supply chain management. The program places a high emphasis on formal and informal mentoring of students, with faculty working closely with PhD students to train them to become great scholars, educators, and colleagues.

Program Objectives

• to provide a strong foundation in supply chain management concepts for research and teaching
• to prepare students for academic careers in supply chain management

Curriculum

The core or required classes for the Ph.D. in Business Administration with an emphasis in supply chain management typically consist of:

• four doctoral seminars in supply chain management
• two summer directed study courses
• three elective seminar courses to complete a minor
• five research methods/statistics courses
• one economics course

Doctoral seminars constitute a total of 21 hours/credits, and the total coursework requirement constitutes a total of 45 hours/credits. Substitutions can be made with approval of the Ph.D. program coordinator.

Doctoral Seminars in Supply Chain Management

• Supply Chain Management Channels
• Supply Chain Management Models
• Supply Chain Management Theory and Methods
• Supply Chain Management Strategy

Elective Seminars

• Business
• Development of Management Thought
• Global Business and the Environment
• Organization Theory
• Organization Impacts of Information Technology Management of Technological Innovation
• Computer-Mediated Communication and Decision Making

OR

• Supply Chain related disciplines
• Marketing
• Psychology
• Sociology
• Economics
• Geography
• Industrial Engineering

Program Requirements

The University of Oklahoma doctoral program requires 90 hours/credits beyond the bachelor's degree. A maximum of 30 hours/credits can be devoted to the student's dissertation. This stipulation implies that a student devotes about 60 hours to completing (non-dissertation) course requirements.

Research Readiness Requirements

To complete this component, the student is required to take a doctoral seminar in research methods, plus two directed study courses focusing on research.

Prerequisites

Admission to the Ph.D. program is selective. Offers for admission will be made to students who demonstrate aptitude for, and interest in, advanced research in business. Previous study in business is not required. Admission decisions are based on a number of factors: Undergraduate/graduate grade-point-average, GMAT score, employment history, letters of recommendation and the applicant's personal statement of goals.

Application Requirements

• Transcripts
• GMAT Score
• Resume
• Statement of Goals
• Contact Information of three recommendations
• TOEFL Score (for international applicants)
• Application Fee

Application Deadlines

• U.S. Citizen: January 15
• International: January 15

Program Structure

The ‘typical’ student will take doctoral seminars the first year that will begin to develop a foundation in Supply Chain Management related theories as well as research methodology. This will prepare the student for the first year paper which will be grounded in concepts learned from the research seminar. The first summer will be involved with writing the paper as well as the first opportunity to teach a course.

This will set the stage for the second and third years, in which the student will be much more immersed with faculty to increase research skills through research development, design and data gathering, paper writing, conference attendance and presentations, and classroom instruction. These activities will prepare the doctoral student for comprehensive exams (typically at the end of the second year) and passage on to doctoral candidate, wherein the dissertation becomes the focus during the third and fourth years.

University of Oklahoma Summary

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Overview:

The University of Oklahoma (OU) is a comprehensive research university with a strong focus on innovation and educational excellence. It is a major contributor to the state of Oklahoma, impacting the lives of Oklahomans through scholarship, research, and healthcare. OU boasts a diverse student body representing 50 states, 76 Oklahoma counties, and 125+ countries.

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Strong Research Focus:

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OU offers over 170 academic programs across various disciplines. The university is particularly known for its strengths in research, aviation, atmospheric science, and healthcare.

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