Program Overview

Introduction to the Doctoral Program in Supply Chain and Operations Management

The concept of the supply chain emerged as a result of successive extensions to approaching production processes, and it currently refers to a network of entities that participate in the design, procurement, distribution, and recovery of goods and services. The doctoral program in Supply Chain and Operations Management (SCOM) aims to promote and carry out research related to the supply chain, contributing to improving the economic and environmental efficiency of organizations.

General Information

• Access Profile: The most appropriate academic background for admission is a science or technology degree, with a master's program in Industrial Engineering, Organisational Engineering, or Logistics/Supply Chain.
• Output Profile: Doctoral candidates will acquire competencies needed to carry out quality research, including a systematic understanding of the field, the ability to conceive and create research, and the capacity for critical analysis.
• Number of Places: 10
• Duration and Dedication: The maximum period of study for full-time doctoral studies is four years, and seven years for part-time studies.
• Fees: Not specified
• Grants: Available, with criteria for admission including the appropriateness of the degree, university of origin, academic transcript, research experience, and research interests.
• Organization: The program is coordinated by Mateo Doll, Manel, with an academic committee consisting of several professors.
• Agreements: A collaborative agreement exists with the Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education in Mexico, and the group regularly collaborates with international researchers.

Access, Admission, and Registration

• Access Requirements: Applicants must hold a Spanish bachelor's degree or equivalent, and a Spanish master's degree or equivalent, with a minimum of 300 ECTS credits.
• Admission Criteria: Admission takes place during a specified period, with each application assessed by the doctoral program's Academic Committee based on criteria including the appropriateness of the degree, university of origin, academic transcript, research experience, and research interests.
• Training Complements: The academic committee may require doctoral students to pass specific bridging courses, with a maximum of 60 ECTS credits.
• Enrolment Period: The period for new candidates to enrol is in September, with more information available at the registration section for new doctoral students.

Monitoring and Evaluation of the Doctoral Student

• Formation Activities: Activities include tutorials, courses and seminars, publications, mobility, training in information skills, research methodology, innovation and creativity, and language and communication skills.
• Procedure for Assignment of Tutor and Thesis Director: The academic committee assigns a thesis supervisor to each doctoral candidate, taking into account the thesis supervision commitment referred to in the admission decision.
• Permanence: The maximum period of study is four years for full-time students and seven years for part-time students, with the possibility of extension or dismissal from the program under certain circumstances.

Learning Resources

The Department of Management and the Institute of Industrial and Control Engineering offer various resources, including workshops, libraries, and laboratories, to support doctoral candidates in their research.

Doctoral Theses

• List of Authorized Theses for Defense: Not available
• List of Lodged Theses: Not available
• List of Defended Theses by Year: Not available
• Theses Related Publications: Not available
• Research Projects: A list of research projects is provided, including projects on topics such as industrial cluster flexibility, customer quality, and urban mobility.

Teaching Staff and Research Groups

• Research Groups: The program is associated with several research groups, including ACaPE, DOPS, and SIR-OPE.
• Teachers: A list of teachers is provided, including professors with expertise in various areas related to supply chain and operations management.

Quality

The Validation, Monitoring, Modification, and Accreditation Framework (VSMA Framework) is used to ensure the quality of the doctoral program, with a focus on establishing coherent links between these processes and achieving greater efficiency in their management.

Indicators

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Contact

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