The
University�s general admission requirements are discussed here.
Application
for admission to the Ph.D. program should normally include (1) a GMAT test
score of 600 is advisable based on our experience with student success in the
program, (2) an undergraduate degree with a good academic record from an
accredited institution of higher learning, (3) letters of recommendation, and
(4) a personal statement of goals in relation to seeking the degree. In the
case of international students, TOEFL scores or other evidence of English
proficiency are required. No student will be admitted without the approval of
the concentration area to which the student applies. For additional
information, contact the Office of the Director of Ph.D. programs in the
The
University�s general degree requirements are discussed here.
Each
doctoral candidate is required to complete a minimum of 90 semester credit
hours of applicable graduate work in specific program areas beyond the
baccalaureate and prerequisites. Throughout their programs of study at the
university, Ph.D. students are encouraged to participate in ongoing research
activities and to develop their own lines of research. Research activities
include research seminars, directed reading courses and research
assistantships. Research supervision is available in the areas of Accounting,
Finance and Economics, Information Systems, Marketing, Operations Management,
Operations Research, and OSIM (Organizations, Strategy and International
Management).
Students
may enter the IMS doctoral program after previous graduate training or directly
from undergraduate programs. Desirable educational backgrounds include
graduate training in any area of business and graduate or undergraduate degrees
in areas such as economics, sociology, political science, mathematics, and
engineering, although students from all areas are considered.
The
IMS Ph.D. curriculum includes a business foundation, core courses, advanced
seminars, a methodology requirement, directed readings and independent research
courses, and the dissertation. All students must take the Ph.D. courses that
are offered in each of the first two years in the program.
Students
must pass the comprehensive qualifying examination, which is administered at
the end of the second year of study when all the relevant course requirements
(* below) have been satisfied. It is intended to assess the student�s
mastery of the basic theories and methodologies central to the program and to
evaluate the student�s potential to do original research in an area of specialization.
After passing the comprehensive exam, each student writes a dissertation
proposal. This must be completed within six months of the comprehensive
exam. The proposal is defended before a faculty committee appointed in
consultation with the student, dissertation chair, and Ph.D. advisor.
This committee also serves as the supervising committee for the dissertation
after the proposal is approved.
These
courses provide a foundation in basic business topics such as economics,
marketing, finance, and accounting. These courses may be waived for students
with master�s degrees in management or other academic backgrounds that provide
an equivalent foundation.
OB
7300 Organization Theory
MAS 8v42 Organizational Behavior
IMS 7300 International Management
IMS 8v40 International Business
BPS 7300 Strategic Management
MAS 8v51 Advanced Strategic Management
Advanced
seminars are offered on topics in organization theory, organizational behavior,
strategic management, and international management. These courses are an
opportunity for students to explore areas of study in greater depth, to develop
short-term research projects, and to develop working relationships with faculty
members with a view towards research publications and the dissertation.
OB
7303 Research Design
OPRE 6301 Quantitative Introduction to Risk and Uncertainty in Business
or POEC 5313 Policy Data Analysis I or STAT 5311 Applied Statistics for
Management Science I**
STAT 5312 Regression Analysis or POEC 5316 Policy Data Analysis II**
POEC 5331 Econometrics**
OB 7306 Macro-Organizational Empirical Investigation
Students
are encouraged to take additional methods courses consistent with their
research interests.
**Students
desiring a methods sequence with a greater emphasis on mathematical statistics
may substitute OPRE 6330 or STAT 5351, STAT 5352, and MECO 6320 for these three
courses.
Students
can take further courses with selected faculty members to develop more
specialized knowledge in areas of research interest before and after the
comprehensive exam.
The
Ph.D. degree is conferred when the dissertation is successfully defended.
The
Ph.D. program in Management Science is characterized by a high ratio of
research faculty to students, which fosters close working relationships. Core
and elective courses provide the students with a thorough understanding of
management principles. Course work incorporates a broad business outlook into
the study of theory and practice. A sequence of Ph.D. seminars exposes students
to traditional and emerging research issues. Students have the opportunity to
be involved in ongoing research projects under the mentorship of experienced
faculty. We emphasize involving students in research early in their graduate
careers. The close interaction with faculty members enables students to quickly
learn to identify and develop research ideas and create their own research
agenda. Students also develop their teaching competence under faculty
mentorship by teaching organized classes.
The
course of study for the Ph.D. in Management Science consists of three
phases. First is attaining a background in business concepts.
Second are the requirements for doctoral proficiency. Third is the
dissertation. Each area of study � Accounting, Finance, Information
Systems, Marketing, and Operations Management � determines the specific
requirements for the three phases. Details can be obtained from the
Director of the Ph.D. programs in the
Students
admitted into the program typically devote two years to the doctoral
proficiency course work and research projects. They then take a comprehensive
qualifying exam, based on the course work. Following passing the qualifying
exam, each student develops his or her dissertation research area, which is
usually completed over the next two years.
Doctoral
proficiency encompasses courses in research methods, electives or a
specialization, doctoral seminars, and a written and oral qualifying
examination.
OPRE
6330 Probability and Stochastic Processes
MAS 6v00 Data Analysis and Software
MECO 6320 Introduction to Econometrics
MECO 6345 Advanced Managerial Economics
OPRE 7320 Optimal Control Theory and Applications
MAS 8V00 Teaching Practicum
Students
must take at least two of the following courses:
OPRE 6311 Game Theory
MECO 7320 Advanced Econometrics
OPRE 6331 Stochastic Models in Operations Research
OPRE 7330 Deterministic Models in Operations Research
Remaining
requirements beyond the core consist of research courses, electives,
independent study, and seminars as approved by the program committee appointed
to guide and evaluate each student. After completion of the coursework to
achieve doctoral proficiency, the student will sit for a written qualifying
exam which must be passed before formal admission to candidacy for the
doctorate. The student must also orally defend the dissertation proposal
before starting the dissertation. Written examination in the area of
specialization may also be required.
The
focal point of the Ph.D. program is the dissertation. The dissertation is
written under the direction of the candidate�s committee. Twelve to
twenty-four semester hours may be granted for the dissertation toward the
minimum ninety hour requirement for the degree. At a time mutually
agreeable with the candidate and the members of the committee, the student will
orally defend his or her dissertation to the satisfaction of the
committee. A student must pass in order to have the Ph.D. degree
conferred.
This
program is for individuals seeking training in the most advanced issues, both
theoretical and applied, in the field of Accounting. It is designed to prepare
them primarily for teaching positions in research-oriented universities. Some
students may be placed in senior positions in industry, government or
consulting organizations. The program requires a hands-on training in
accounting research, supported by work in the disciplines of economics,
mathematics, psychology and statistics, culminating in a doctoral dissertation.
This
program is for individuals seeking the most advanced academic degree with an
emphasis in Finance. It is designed to prepare them for (1) teaching positions
in research-oriented universities, (2) senior staff positions in industry or
government, or (3) senior positions in consulting organizations; however, the
emphasis is on (1). The program consists of coursework in financial management,
investments, and money and capital markets, together with work in the
supporting areas of economics, mathematics, and statistics; it culminates in a
doctoral dissertation. The program is designed to be completed in three years
of full-time study by a student entering with an appropriate master�s degree.
This
program is designed for individuals who seek training in advanced theoretical
and applied issues in the field of information systems. The training prepares
students for conducting leading edge research in topics ranging from the design
of optimized systems to the effective use of such systems in organizations.
Students undergo rigorous training in research methodologies as well as in the
design of information systems. The research conducted is often
interdisciplinary in nature, and is characterized by strong analytical modeling
of new and emerging issues in information technology creation and management.
The program prepares students mainly for academic positions in research
universities; some students may be placed in research positions in industry,
government, or consulting organizations.
The
purpose of the PhD Program in Management Science with a
marketing major is to train researchers capable of dealing with the most
advanced issues, both theoretical and applied, in the field of marketing.
Universities as well as major companies with marketing orientation aggressively
recruit PhD�s with strong theoretical and research training in marketing.
Graduates will have rigorous training in disciplinary areas and research
methodology. They will have knowledge of the various research streams in marketing, will have developed a research specialization and
a clear perspective on management issues.
Operations
Management emphasizes the development of models, methods, applications, and
algorithms as they apply to problems in manufacturing and services. All
students will be exposed to deterministic and stochastic modeling and will have
the option of applying and/or developing these and new methods to solve
problems in their selected topics. There will also be an option of combining a
major in Finance, Information Systems or Marketing with one in Operations
Management. The goal of the doctoral program in Operations Management is to
educate future practitioners and researchers in the concepts and analytical
techniques needed to understand and advance scientific solutions to the
problems currently faced by operations managers.
The
faculty of the School makes intellectual contributions in two areas:
fundamental scholarship that advances theory and practice and applied
scholarship focusing on practical issues. The fundamental work includes
traditional basic research as well as applied research that defines new areas
of practice and provides general frameworks that address a wide range of
application problems. The applied scholarship provides �how to�
frameworks for skilled practitioners, uses demonstration cases to show how theories
can be applied, and defines new areas of application for existing tools and
techniques.