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Our competitive Ph.D. program prepares doctoral candidates to become productive researchers and educators at top research universities.
This doctoral program will not be accepting applications for the Fall 2026 Admissions Cycle.
Our logistics and supply chain doctoral program is designed to prepare its graduates for success in academic positions at top-tier research institutions around the world. The Ph.D. in Logistics program is designed for students with solid work experience who are able to commit to a full-time program with the goal of an academic career in research and teaching supply chain logistics. The coursework covers a broad range of topics, including theory development and research methods. Logistics doctoral students are assigned as teaching and/or research assistants at various phases of the program. Upon completion of coursework, students are required to pass a comprehensive examination in logistics and then complete a dissertation that demonstrates their ability to conduct and lead an original research project.
A doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.) degree signifies that the candidate has demonstrated the required high level of scholarship to lead an academic career at the university level as well as to conduct independent scholarly research.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Logistics / Supply Chain Management
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
Our competitive Ph.D. program prepares doctoral candidates to become productive researchers and educators at top research universities.
This doctoral program will not be accepting applications for the Fall 2026 Admissions Cycle.
Our logistics and supply chain doctoral program is designed to prepare its graduates for success in academic positions at top-tier research institutions around the world. The Ph.D. in Logistics program is designed for students with solid work experience who are able to commit to a full-time program with the goal of an academic career in research and teaching supply chain logistics. The coursework covers a broad range of topics, including theory development and research methods. Logistics doctoral students are assigned as teaching and/or research assistants at various phases of the program. Upon completion of coursework, students are required to pass a comprehensive examination in logistics and then complete a dissertation that demonstrates their ability to conduct and lead an original research project.
A doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.) degree signifies that the candidate has demonstrated the required high level of scholarship to lead an academic career at the university level as well as to conduct independent scholarly research.
Admission Requirements
640+
100+
Students are admitted to the doctoral program in logistics only for a fall semester start and on a full-time basis. For admission to the logistics doctoral program, an applicant must have:
At least a bachelor’s degree from a recognized educational institution (master’s degree is preferred)
Superior academic record
Minimum GMAT score of 640 (must be less than five years old)
For applicants whose first language is not English, minimum TOEFL score of 600 (paper), 250 (computer) or 100 (internet), with the test score being less than two years old
Personal qualifications of sound character, perseverance, intellectual curiosity and an interest in scholarly research
5 Years
Aug
Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance
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Ph.D. in Logistics
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60 monthsProgramme duration
Logistics / Supply Chain ManagementMain Subject Area
Programme overview
Main Subject
Logistics / Supply Chain Management
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
This doctoral program will not be accepting applications for the Fall 2026 Admissions Cycle.
Our logistics and supply chain doctoral program is designed to prepare its graduates for success in academic positions at top-tier research institutions around the world. The Ph.D. in Logistics program is designed for students with solid work experience who are able to commit to a full-time program with the goal of an academic career in research and teaching supply chain logistics. The coursework covers a broad range of topics, including theory development and research methods. Logistics doctoral students are assigned as teaching and/or research assistants at various phases of the program. Upon completion of coursework, students are required to pass a comprehensive examination in logistics and then complete a dissertation that demonstrates their ability to conduct and lead an original research project.
A doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.) degree signifies that the candidate has demonstrated the required high level of scholarship to lead an academic career at the university level as well as to conduct independent scholarly research.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Logistics / Supply Chain Management
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
This doctoral program will not be accepting applications for the Fall 2026 Admissions Cycle.
Our logistics and supply chain doctoral program is designed to prepare its graduates for success in academic positions at top-tier research institutions around the world. The Ph.D. in Logistics program is designed for students with solid work experience who are able to commit to a full-time program with the goal of an academic career in research and teaching supply chain logistics. The coursework covers a broad range of topics, including theory development and research methods. Logistics doctoral students are assigned as teaching and/or research assistants at various phases of the program. Upon completion of coursework, students are required to pass a comprehensive examination in logistics and then complete a dissertation that demonstrates their ability to conduct and lead an original research project.
A doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.) degree signifies that the candidate has demonstrated the required high level of scholarship to lead an academic career at the university level as well as to conduct independent scholarly research.
Admission Requirements
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