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As a doctoral student in management science and operations management at Chicago Booth, you will leverage mathematics and computer methods to generate research that helps managers develop better systems and make better decisions.

The Management Science and Operations Management PhD Program applies the underlying methodologies of management science to deal with problems of developing, producing, and delivering goods and services.

In collaboration with faculty who are recognized leaders in their fields, you’ll use rigorous research methods and theory to help guide organizations to better outcomes.

Our Distinguished Management Science and Operations Management Faculty

Chicago Booth faculty in management science and operations management conduct pioneering work with lasting impact. As a doctoral student here, you’ll gain from their knowledge and experience through advising, mentorship, and research collaboration.

Dan Adelman

Charles I. Clough, Jr. Professor of Operations Management

Sigmund E. Edelstone Distinguished Service Professor of Operations Management

John R. Birge

Hobart W. Williams Distinguished Service Professor of Operations Management

Rene Caldentey

Eli B. and Harriet B. Williams Professor of Operations Management

Ozan Candogan

Professor of Operations Management

Levi DeValve

Assistant Professor of Operations Management

Donald D. Eisenstein

Rad Niazadeh

Assistant Professor of Operations Management and Asness Junior Faculty Fellow

Rothman Family Professor of Operations Management and Charles M. Harper Faculty Fellow

Associate Professor of Operations Management

A Network of Support

Chicago Booth is home to several research centers that offer research funding to PhD students. They also bring together a network of like-minded scholars who guide and support our students in their research.

Rustandy Center for Social Sector Innovation Chicago Booth’s destination for people committed to tackling social and environmental problems, the Rustandy Center supports the work of PhD students and others who are focused on transforming the social sector.

Scholarly Publications

Chicago Booth is home to some of the world’s most prestigious business and economic journals. Today, the school is responsible for the management of three high-impact journals , while four others were founded at Booth.

Alumni Success

Our alumni have gone on to successful careers  in academia and industry.

S. Alex Yang, MBA ’10, PhD ’10

Associate Professor of Management Science and Operations London Business School S. Alex Yang’s main research focus is on how operational and financial decisions are coordinated within value chains. His other research interests include fintech, value chain management, and platform economy. His PhD is in management science and operations management.

Spotlight on Research

Faculty and student research in management science and operations management is regularly highlighted in Chicago Booth Review .

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The Charles I. Clough Jr. Professor of Operations Management explains why health care is behind in data analytics, and why it’s poised to improve.

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The PhD Experience at Booth

For Vishal Ahuja, PhD ’13, a key strength of the Chicago Booth community is its interdisciplinary nature.

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Vishal Ahuja '13: 00:03 I find one of the strengths of University of Chicago is the interdisciplinary nature of the work, and then as long as you've got ideas people like to work together. I started getting interested in health care after I took a course in public policy. My research deals with clinical trials. What we are trying to do is to improve the way trials are conducted. As patients come in and are allocated one to the treatment arm and one to the placebos. Now, let's say after a year you find that one treatment in particular is doing extremely well, which means great patient outcomes. On the other, it's just bad.

Vishal Ahuja '13: 00:40 Wouldn't you want to allocate the patients on the bad arm to the better arm? The problem is that if you find out after a year that one arm is better than the other, or one treatment is better than the placebo, or the generic, you can't stop, because otherwise that you're violating the protocol. There has to be a scientific protocol that says, if this, this, this, and this happens, then do this. If eight out of 10 patients see success, and four out of 10 on B don't see success, then allocate one patient, move one patient from B to A. There has to be a scientific, what I call a policy, that the FDA is aware of, and is building the protocol.

Vishal Ahuja '13: 01:15 The fundamental idea is being adaptive about how you allocate patients, but do so in a scientific way, and when there are multiple patients present. My dissertation committee was very much interdisciplinary in nature, one from economics, three from operations and one for Pittsburgh School of Medicine. And I think I benefited a lot from having that interdisciplinary committee. I find that medical community is much more amenable to these kinds of methodologies and the ways of addressing the problem. What I find is that we're missing that language barrier where we think we're doing this great work and they think these guys are just doing some work that's not applicable. So fighting that communication barrier, I think, is the key. And you get to appreciate how some of the work that Booth students do, including myself, it could potentially impact patient lives.

Current Management Science and Operations Management Students

Chicago Booth is a top destination for students interested in management science and operations management. They come from all over the world to work with faculty whose work has had an impact on the way industry professionals, government leaders, and scholars conduct business.

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The Stevens Doctoral Program at Chicago Booth is a full-time program. Students generally complete the majority of coursework and examination requirements within the first two years of studies and begin work on their dissertation during the third year. For details, see General Examination Requirements by Area in the Stevens Program Guidebook below.

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All our faculty are research-active and work with PhD students. Our joint expertise spans modeling, optimization, data analysis, prediction and prescription, and empirical research methods. We have published scholarly articles in, and serve on the editorial boards of, leading journals, such as Management Science , Manufacturing & Service Operations Management , Mathematics of Operations Research , and Operations Research . Our work has also appeared in practitioner-oriented articles, such as Harvard Business Review and Supply Chain Management. Individual faculty have also taken on leadership roles in professional organizations, such as the Manufacturing and Service Operations Management Society and the Applied Probability Society. Our faculty have also written three textbooks on operations management, supply chain management, and operations strategy that are used in universities around the world.

What We Are Looking for in Applicants

Our current PhD students come from the fields of engineering, computer science, mathematics, operations research and statistics. A master’s degree is not required, but about half of our matriculating students do have a graduate degree. Strong quantitative skills are needed for the type of research our students do. Recommended coursework includes calculus, linear algebra, optimization, probability and statistics. Our training and coursework are grounded in operations research and economics; therefore, an interest in economics is expected. Prior research experience is not required.

Program Requirements

In years one and two, students take 3 to 4 courses each quarter (fall, winter, spring). The first-year curriculum allows students to build a solid base in operations research as well as microeconomics, econometrics, stochastic modeling and optimization.

In their second year, course registration is more flexible as students transition from coursework to independent research. These courses include operations management doctoral courses offered that year and courses in other fields, such as economics, engineering, and quantitative marketing, or even an MBA course if relevant.

Preliminary Exam

Students will take a comprehensive preliminary exam at the end of their first year. This oral exam tests students ability to understand material from their first year of study and measures the student’s knowledge of the field as a whole.

Qualifying Exam and Candidacy

At the end of year two, students are required to write a research paper that demonstrates competency in operations research. Upon successfully passing this qualifying exam and maintaining a 3.0 (B) grade point average in coursework, the student is admitted to candidacy.

Research, Proposal & Dissertation

The main activity in the third year and afterward is research toward a thesis, under the direction of one or more faculty advisors. A thesis proposal must be presented to the department by the end of year three, prior to the beginning of fall classes. In their final year in the program, each candidate must complete a dissertation demonstrating original and significant research and pass a final oral examination on the dissertation.

Teaching Requirement

To promote engagement with faculty and integration with the intellectual life of the department, students serve as research and teaching assistants during years two, three, and four, including summers. Research assistantships (RAs) are an excellent lead-in to research; teaching assistantships (TAs) prepare students for teaching after obtaining the PhD.

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The Operations and Business Analytics Department at the Ohio State’s Fisher College of Business prides itself on the development of leading scholars in the field of operations management. The PhD program offered through this department is one of the oldest programs in the world and has produced several eminent scholars in the discipline. A major strength of this program is the consistency of placement of the graduating students in top research schools and high research productivity.

Like our faculty , many alumni have had very productive research careers, publishing regularly in top-tier journals, holding editorial and leadership positions at top journals, and earning fellowships at the most prestigious societies in our field. Several of them have gone to serve as administrators and deans in their institutions.

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A key component of our success is our long-standing reputation as producers of rigorous problem-driven empirical research aimed at generating insights, often by working directly with industries and organizations.

Our Ph.D. program is designed to provide our students with the capabilities and motivation to publish in leading academic and practitioner journals for years to come, not just earning jobs at top research schools but earning tenure at them as well. As such, we place a strong emphasis not only on research methods but also on learning directly from our productive faculty regarding the art and science of research.

The department also works closely with industry-academic centers, such as our own department’s Center for Operational Excellence , the Risk Institute and the National Center for the Middle Market , to form strong collaborations with well-known organizations within and outside Ohio. Our faculty also partner with several leading organizations both within and outside Ohio to conduct grounded research.

While our focus is on empirical research, we do believe that all faculty performing research in OM need to have some understanding of operations research methods. As such, our program includes some exposure to analytical methods. Students wishing to pursue mathematical modeling approaches to their research may receive training not only from our faculty that do perform such research, but also from other departments across campus.

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For inquiries about the content of the program, contact the departmental Ph.D. program chair: Nathan Craig , at [email protected] .

To begin the application process to the operations management Ph.D. program, please visit the PhD Programs page (apply at the “application requirements” link). Applications open in August 3, and close January 1. Please see Frequently Asked Questions ( FAQs ) for additional details.

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Ph.D. Program in Operations Management

This program includes a range of interests: quantitative modeling to empirical studies using tools from or, stochastic processes, ai, statistics, econometrics and economics.

The goal of the doctoral program in Operations Management is to train researchers and future faculty to develop scientific solutions to the problems currently being faced by operations managers.

Operations Management covers a broad range of topics as found in:

• Online platforms and sharing economy
• Health care management
• Supply chain management
• Sustainable operations
• Service operations
• Omni-channel retail
• Global operations and strategy
• Inventory control
• Just-in-time manufacturing
• Revenue management
• Commodity and energy merchant operations
• Real options
• Innovative business models

Faculty research interests range from quantitative modeling to empirical studies using tools from operations research, mathematical programming, applied stochastic processes, simulation, artificial intelligence, statistics, econometrics, and economics.

The Tepper School has a long tradition of outstanding doctoral education in all branches of management. The business school is strongly committed to manufacturing and operations management as evidenced by a strong MBA program in production and operations management (we have always been in the top two in major surveys) as well as an excellent Ph.D. program.

More generally, the Tepper School at Carnegie Mellon is committed to quantitative management research and has made innovative contributions leading to several Nobel Prizes in Economics, and the faculty in Operations Research have won the Frederick W. Lanchester Prize and the John Von Neumann Theory Prize (awarded by INFORMS).

Cross-Campus Collaboration

The Tepper School has close ties working with the Carnegie Mellon College of Engineering in topics including energy and green design and the School of Computer Science and Department of Mathematical Sciences in jointly administering the graduate program in Algorithms, Combinatorics and Optimization. The school partners with the CMU Robotics Institute in work involving artificial intelligence and the joint management of manufacturing and automation program. Interdisciplinary collaborations also include other schools and research centers across the CMU campus such as the Department of Statistics and the Heinz School of Public Policy and Management. Students have significant flexibility in conducting research with and taking classes from, faculty in these schools.

Interdisciplinary Approach

The Ph.D. program in Operations Management is small with an interdisciplinary outlook. Students benefit from strong quantitative training as well as close ties with industry. A broad range of core and elective courses provides the students with a business outlook that is uniquely possible. In fact, the breadth of research possibilities under one umbrella at our group is probably unmatched by any other Operations Management department in the country.

Specific Project Partnerships

• Caterpillar
• University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
• University of California, San Francisco Transplant Center
• Massachusetts General Hospital

Methodological Contributions

• Inventory Models
• Machine Learning
• Queueing Theory
• Stochastic Modeling and Optimization
• Mechanism Design
• Approximate Dynamic Programming
• Game Theory
• Queueing Games

Many of our students are very active in the Carnegie Mellon INFORMS Student Chapter .

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Supply Chain and Operations Management

Supply Chain and Operations Management involves the study of management concerns related to the design, decision-making, and implementation of operating systems. Although manufacturing and supply-chain systems receive primary emphasis, other areas of study include operating systems to provide services or information. In recent U.S. News & World Report rankings of business schools, the production/operations area at Krannert consistently ranks in the top 5 among business schools .

The PhD program takes an analytical, operations-research, model-oriented approach with coursework that includes rigorous classes in economics, operations research, and industrial engineering. Doctoral students develop teaching skills under faculty guidance. Before graduation, every student is given the opportunity to demonstrate their teaching ability.

PhD students also enjoy an affiliation with the Global Supply Chain Management Initiative , whose programs provide intellectual and financial resources to support Supply Chain and Operations Management. The program of study is designed to achieve two goals: First, to help each student develop into a first-class researcher; second, to help each student develop skills in teaching and gain experience in teaching operations management.

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Curriculum & coursework.

Our programs are full-time degree programs which officially begin in August. Students are expected to complete their program in five years. Students typically spend their first two years on course work, at the end of which they take a field exam, and then another three years on dissertation research and writing.

The program requires a minimum of 13 semester long doctoral courses. Students in the Technology & Operations Management program complete courses in the areas of business management theory, economic theory, quantitative research methods, academic field seminars, and two MBA elective curriculum courses. In addition to HBS courses, students may take courses at other Harvard Schools and MIT.

Research & Dissertation

Students in TOM often begin research in the summer preceding their first year by working with a TOM faculty member. Over the first two years in the program, students are encouraged to explore their research interests as they complete relevant coursework. During their third year, students begin working on their dissertation research, typically developing three publishable papers by the end of the program.

Examples of doctoral thesis topics include: Examining how employee non-compete agreements affect entrepreneurship and job mobility; Improving retailers' sales forecasting using cost-of-sales, inventory levels, and gross margins; How familiarity among team members fosters organizational capabilities among teams; The implications of operations management for investors; and How firms influence service quality, and how service quality affects performance.

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“ My professors are incredibly generous with their time, and the other members of my cohort are consistently engaged and curious. ”

Current HBS Faculty

• Elizabeth J. Altman
• Omar I. Asensio
• Iavor I. Bojinov
• Ryan W. Buell
• Prithwiraj Choudhury
• Thomas R. Eisenmann
• Chiara Farronato
• Kris Johnson Ferreira
• Frances X. Frei
• Carolyn J. Fu
• Shane M. Greenstein
• Janice H. Hammond
• Robert S. Huckman
• Marco Iansiti
• Rebecca A. Karp
• Michelle A. Kinch
• Karim R. Lakhani
• Himabindu Lakkaraju
• Jacqueline Ng Lane
• Josh Lerner
• Michael Lingzhi Li
• Alan D. MacCormack
• Rory M. McDonald
• Edward McFowland III
• Antonio Moreno
• Kyle R. Myers
• Frank Nagle
• Elisabeth C. Paulson
• Gary P. Pisano
• Ananth Raman
• Maria P. Roche
• William A. Sahlman
• Willy C. Shih
• Ariel D. Stern
• Stefan H. Thomke
• Michael W. Toffel
• Sara M. Torti
• Peter Tufano

Current Technology & Operations Management Students

• Maya Balakrishnan
• Justine Boudou
• Bonnie Cao
• Matthew DosSantos DiSorbo
• Natalie Epstein
• Jeffrey Fossett
• Paul Hamilton
• 'Leke Jegede
• Caleb Kwon
• Omar Olivarez
• Paige Tsai
• Daniel Yue
• Miaomiao Zhang

Current HBS Faculty & Students by Interest

Recent placement, ryan allen, 2023, raha imanirad, 2020, karthik balasubramanian, 2018, tommy pan fang, 2022, michelle shell, 2020, maria ibanez, 2018, grace gu, 2020, ohchan kwon, 2019.

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A doctoral degree in Operations Management from the Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business provides the unique experience and expertise needed to excel in an academic career. We are a top-ranked program with an exceptional record of research publications and an excellent history of Ph.D. student placement.

Our sizable and prominent faculty are dedicated to educating the next generation of researchers and educators on a broad set of topics. We conduct pioneering research in various areas such as empirical analysis of supply chain performance, innovation and technology management, sustainable operations, healthcare, and cultural operations. Beyond holding key editorial positions in leading operations management journals, our faculty work closely with industry, applying their research to impact practice.

Program Highlights

Our Ph.D. curriculum distinguishes us from other doctoral programs in operations management in several ways.

• First, we leverage the substantial size of our faculty to offer unparalleled breadth and depth in operations management Ph.D. seminars (two to four topics are covered each year).
• Second, we strongly endorse diverse research methods including modeling, empirical analysis, and behavioral experiments to address different managerial challenges in operations management. Rigorous training on a variety of operations research methods is obtained from ISyE (ranked No.1 industrial engineering program in the world).
• Additionally, we leverage the expertise of other Georgia Tech faculty offering courses on a wide spectrum of empirical, behavioral, and computational methods..

Facilitating Ph.D. Student Academic Growth

Ph.D. students are immersed in research starting in the first year of the doctoral program, accelerating their growth as scholars. Students are encouraged to develop their own research “voice”, leveraging their background, academic training, and past experiences.

Our culture embodies freedom and flexibility for students to select their research topics and advisors. To ensure focus and forward momentum, faculty engage with Ph.D. students on goal setting and provide clear direction for students to attain those goals.

In addition to one-to-one mentoring, we offer teaching effectiveness seminars. Ph.D. students are provided funding to attend conferences and workshops and funding is guaranteed for five years (subject to a student remaining in good standing).

Our Vibrant Community

The operations management Ph.D. program is a close-knit group that invests in community building and professional development. Ph.D. students thrive in the vibrant social and cultural communities at Georgia Tech and the Atlanta metropolitan area. Additionally, Georgia Tech has a large and diverse graduate student community. Atlanta has a very favorable cost of living compared to many other large metropolitan areas.

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Ph.d. placements.

We welcome Ph.D. students from diverse backgrounds and career stages. Recent Ph.D. students have benefited from their work experience in consulting, manufacturing, engineering, product development, and the military. Additionally, Ph.D. students who enter the program without prior work experience have leveraged the industry experience and connections provided by our faculty. Some of our Ph.D. graduates, their current academic positions, and interests include the following.

• Vishal Agrawal, Ph.D. '10, Associate Professor at Georgetown University, where his areas of expertise include managerial challenges at the interface of business and the environment, as well as the effect of consumer behavior on operations and new product development
• Jennifer Bailey, Ph.D. '13, Assistant Professor at Babson College, where her areas of expertise include how innovative and entrepreneurial firms manage risk and uncertainty
• Marcus Bellamy , Ph.D. '15, Assistant Professor at Boston University, where his areas of expertise include empirical examination of supply chain management and innovation as well as supply network risk, network analytics, and visualization
• Ioannis Bellos , Ph.D. '12, Assistant Professor at George Mason University, where his areas of expertise are sustainable operations, service design, and innovation in business models
• Janice Carrillo , Ph.D. '97, PricewaterhouseCoopers Professor at the Warrington College of Business, University of Florida, where her areas of expertise include new product and process development, innovation, sustainability, and technology management.
• Raul Chao,  Ph.D. '07, Associate Professor at the Darden School, University of Virginia, where his areas of expertise include organization design and incentives in innovation, NPD and R&D.
• Sanjeev Erat , Ph.D. '06, Associate Professor at University of California - San Diego, where his areas of expertise are co-development and licensing in new product development and technology management.
• Wayne Fu , Ph.D. '17, Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan - Dearborn, where his areas of expertise include supply chain management and sustainable operations.
• Jeremy Hutchison-Krupat , Ph.D. '11, Assistant Professor at the Darden School, University of Virginia, where his areas of expertise include the effective implementation of a firm's innovation strategy .
• Ximin (Natalie) Huang , Ph.D. '16, Assistant Professor at the University of Minnesota, where her areas of expertise include supply chain management and sustainable operations.
• Brian Jacobs , Ph.D. '09, Associate Professor at Michigan State University, where his areas of expertise include sustainability and environmental operations, financial/market value of operations strategies, and process improvement strategies.
• JJ Kovach , Ph.D. '14, Assistant Professor at Texas Christian University, where his areas of expertise include innovation, environmental operations, and operations strategy.
• Jaeseok Lee , Ph.D. under completion, Assistant Professor at University of Auckland (New Zealand), where his area of expertise is knowledge outsourcing and knowledge competition.
• Nektarios Oraiopoulos , Ph.D. '09, University Lecturer (Assistant Professor) at Judge Business School, Cambridge University, where his areas of expertise include group decision-making and collaboration in technology, and R&D management.
• Gulru Ozkan-Seely , Ph.D. '08, Assistant Professor at University of Washington-Bothell, where her area of expertise includes knowledge management, competition, and new product development.
• Carrie Queenan , Ph.D. '07, Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina, where her area of expertise is health care operations and the use of technical systems to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Narendra Singh , Ph.D. '15, Adjunct Assistant Professor at the Indian School of Business, where his areas of expertise include new product development and sustainability.
• Wenli Xiao , Ph.D. '12, Assistant Professor at University of San Diego, where her areas of expertise include knowledge management, new product development, sustainability, and manufacturing outsourcing.

Research Areas of Excellence

Empirical Analysis of Supply Chain Performance

Specific topics include contracts and global outsourcing; managing risk and failure; alliances; revenue management. Faculty who most contribute to this area include Soumen Ghosh, Manpreet Hora, and Vinod Singhal.

Innovation and Technology Management

Specific topics include new product development; collaboration and teamwork; entrepreneurship. Faculty who most contribute to this area include Cheryl Gaimon, Karthik Ramachandran, and Morvarid Rahmani.

Sustainable Operations

Specific topics include closed-loop supply chain management, corporate sustainability, and environmental legislation. Faculty who most contribute to this area of research include Ravi Subramanian, Basak Kalkanci, and Beril Toktay.

Faculty Editorial Positions

Current department editorships.

• Beril Toktay (Environment, Energy and Sustainability Department)
• Cheryl Gaimon (Management of Technology Department)
• Vinod Singhal (Supply Chain Management Department)
• Ravi Subramanian (Sustainable Operations Department)

Current Associate (Senior) Editorships

Manpreet Hora

• Cheryl Gaimon (Entrepreneurship and Innovation Department)
• Vinod Singhal (Operations Management Department)

Vinod Singhal

Beril Toktay

• Soumen Ghosh (Empirical Research Department)
• Manpreet Hora (Management of Technology Department; Supply Chain Management Department)
• Karthik Ramachandran (Management of Technology Department)

Honors, Awards, and Professional Society Positions

• Scheller College of Business’ Ashford Watson Stalnaker Memorial Award for Ph.D. Student Excellence
• Best Paper Award, Product Development and Management Association Annual Conference
• Best Dissertation Award Finalist: “Synchronizing Exploration and Exploitation: Knowledge Creation Challenges in Innovation,” Technology, Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship Section, Institute of Operations Research and Management Science
• Best Student Paper Award, Academy of Management Conference, Orlando, Florida
• Best Student Paper Award at International Decision Sciences Institute Annual Conference, Bali, Indonesia
• Young Researcher Prize, Runner Up (Second Place) for the "The Potential of Servicizing as a Green Business Model,'' Energy, Natural Resources and the Environment Section, Institute of Operations Research and Management Science

Janice Carrillo (Ph.D.)

• Intel Ph.D. Student Fellowship
• Best Student Paper Award, Portland International Conference on Management and Engineering Technology
• Brady Family Award for Faculty Research Excellence
• University Faculty Research Award for Outstanding Doctoral Thesis Advisor, Georgia Tech
• Distinguished Fellow, Production and Operations Management Society
• President, Production and Operations Management Society
• Distinguished Fellow, Decision Sciences Institute
• Brady Family Award for Faculty Teaching Effectiveness
• Class of 1940 W. Roane Beard Outstanding Teaching Award
• Undergraduate Elective Professor of the Year Award and Class of 1934 Course Survey Teaching Effectiveness Award
• Division Chair Elect, Academy of Management Operations and Supply Chain Management Division
• Ashford Watson Stalkner Memorial Prize, Georgia Tech
• Runner-up, Sustainable Operations Student Paper Competition, Production and Operations Management Society
• Georgia Power Professor of Excellence
• Treasurer, Behavioral Operations Section, Institute of Operations Research and Management Science
• Chan Hahn Best Paper Award, Operations Management Division, Academy of Management Conference, Orlando, Florida
• Finalist Best Student Paper Competition, “Sales Force Compensation for Remanufactured Products,” Energy, Natural Resources, and the Environment Section, Institute of Operations Research and Management Science

Carrie Queenan (Ph.D.)

• POMS College of Service Operations Most Influential Paper Award
• Paul Kleindorfer Award in Sustainability
• Brady Family Award for Faculty Teaching Excellence
• James F. Frazier, Jr. Award for Teaching Excellence
• Outstanding MBA Core Professor of the Year Award
• Best Paper Competition Winner, Public Sector Operations Research Section, Institute of Operations Research and Management Science
• Ernest Scheller Jr. Award for Service Excellence
• Women of Distinction Award, Georgia Tech
• Management Science Best Paper in Operations Management
• Distinguished Fellow, Manufacturing and Service Operations Management, Institute of Operations Research and Management Science
• President, Manufacturing and Service Operations Management Society
• Treasurer, Production and Operations Management Society

Murat Unal   (Ph.D.)

• One of the two finalists, POMS College of Product Innovation and Technology Management 2017 Student Paper Competition, "Help or hindrance? The role of familiarity in collaborative product development"

Faculty Academic, Industry, and Media Recognition

Cheryl Gaimon

• Keynote Plenary, 4th International Conference of Operations and Supply Chain Management, Hong Kong and Guangzhou, China
• “ Brand Recovering Consumer Confidence "
• “ Shortening the Time Line for a Recall ” 
• “ Customer Service Gets the B-School Treatment ”

Basak Kalkanci

• " The Greening of the Supply Chain "
• "Supply Chain News: CSCMP 2012 Full Review and Comment " Dan Gilmore (10-5-12)
• Keynote Plenary, 30th National Congress on Operational Research and Industrial Engineering, Sabanci University, Turkey
• Keynote Plenary, Electronic News, Seoul, Korea
• Keynote Plenary, 3rd International Conference in Operations and Supply Chain Management, Wuhan, China
• Keynote Plenary, Symposium on Innovations and Sustainability, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong
• Based on the Supply Chain Management Journal List ranking of journals that are primarily analytically-focused, Georgia Institute of Technology is ranked No. 6 worldwide.
• Based on the U.S. News & World Report MBA rankings , the Scheller College of Business has been ranked No. 6 in production/operations. 

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PhD in Operations Management

Operations, supply chain and data analytics.

UNC Kenan-Flagler’s Operations Area studies a complex range of business activities associated with the coordination of resources and effective delivery of value-added products and services to global customers. Our faculty is well known for conducting research in a variety of applied clusters, including supply chain management, inventory management, retail operations, health care, energy, information technology, e-business/e-commerce, sustainable enterprise, learning and knowledge-based innovation, outsourcing/offshoring, revenue management, global health, product safety in the supply chain and technology management.

Students in our Operations and Data Management program develop into top research scholars well-prepared to investigate critical problems in operations management.

You will work closely with faculty members on cutting-edge projects. The scope of their research interests and expertise is quite broad, addressing problems in supply chains and operations management in global manufacturing and service firms. The context for this research is broad and includes various industries — banking, information services, retail, healthcare, airline and automotive — and humanitarian, nonprofit organizations.

The Operations curriculum provides a background in the literature and techniques used in research. It is quantitative in nature and as such, incoming PhD students often have a background in economics, engineering, mathematics, or statistics.

Although some students have completed graduate work prior to entry into the PhD program, it is not required.

Typical Course Schedule by Year

During the first two years of the PhD program, you focus on courses to develop the tools necessary to produce high-quality research. A faculty member, who acts as your advisor, is assigned upon program entry.

• Introduction to Operations Management
• Economic Models in Operations Management
• Empirical Operations
• Linear Programming
• Stochastic Processes I
• Stochastic Processes II
• Introduction to Econometric Theory
• Econometrics
• Advanced Microeconomics I
• Advanced Microeconomics II
• A qualifier written examination covers all of the courses taken in the first year of the program
• An oral presentation of the summer paper proposal
• Research Models in Operations Management
• Special Topics in Operations Management
• Applied Research Methods
• Advanced Econometrics
• Advanced Machine Learning
• Microeconometrics
• Other elective courses based on a student’s research interest
• An open-ended research based PhD comprehensive written exam
• An original Research Paper written under the supervision of a faculty member
• Full-time research
• Students may take additional elective courses based on their research interest
• With consent of your advisor, you may attend/participate or present at external national or international conferences after your second year
• Dissertation and Oral Defense is expected prior to the end of your fifth year
• Preparing for the job market
• PhD students may take any elective course offered by UNC Kenan-Flagler or other UNC or Duke departments with guidance from your advisor.
• Your are invited to participate in all operations-related research seminars and guest speakers offered at UNC Kenan-Flagler.

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Ph.D. in Operations and Sourcing Management

Thrive in one of the most elite programs in the world..

Broad’s internationally renowned Ph.D. in Operations and Sourcing Management (OSM) prepares students for careers in supply chain and operations management as well as faculty positions at top-tier research universities around the world.

Our faculty, who are widely recognized for their research and reputation, expose students to a variety of empirical and analytical research methods. Students are able to specialize in either operations management or sourcing management, while pursuing research in their unique interests.

OSM Doctoral Student Manual

An Introduction to the MSU OSM Doctoral Program

Program Overview

The Ph.D. in Operations and Sourcing Management program focuses on training students for faculty positions at top-tier research universities around the world. Students can specialize in either operations management or sourcing management with research focusing on theory development and model building in areas such as operations strategy, technology management, new product development, outsourcing, supply management and broader supply chain issues ranging from strategic supply chain design to tactical and operational level planning and coordination.

Our OSM program is considered to be one of the elite Operations and Supply Chain Management Ph.D. programs in the world, with faculty widely recognized for their research and teaching reputation. Students are exposed to a variety of empirical and analytical research methods that provide them with the right set of skills to undertake rigorous research work in their areas of interest.

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Supply chains permeate every aspect of society. With new technologies like the internet of things, 3D printing, and artificial intelligence, and the application of advanced analytical techniques to big data, there are numerous research opportunities emerging in supply chains. The COVID-19 pandemic underscores operational and strategic importance of supply chain management. Furthermore, Supply Chain Management plays an essential role in improving the quality of life within a society and engendering equity, health, and the preservation of natural resources.

The Operations and Sourcing Management (OSM) Ph.D. program at Michigan State University, Eli Broad College of Business offers doctoral students a way of participating in these exciting opportunities through research and teaching. The program is broad in its competence. It prides itself in training future thought leaders who will inform managerial practice and build new theories to drive knowledge creation. The program has a rich history of graduating alumni who are placed in reputable universities in United States and globally. Several of our alumni hold editorial positions in respected supply chain management journals and their research has had an impact on both theory and practice of Supply Chain Management.

Admissions to our program are competitive. Students who join our program have a chance to work with outstanding faculty members who are leaders in their disciplines. Our faculty are well published and are recognized internationally for their ability to create and disseminate impactful research. The faculty hold editorial positions in the leading journals in the field. Collectively our faculty focus on research areas spanning new product development, product innovation, sustainability, healthcare, supply chain risk management, procurement, cybersecurity, and many others. Our commitment is to develop our students into leading scholars and to help them achieve sustained research success and to become excellent educators in top-tier research institutions.

These objectives are accomplished through rigorous training that involves both empirical and analytical methods, in addition to domain training on specific Supply Chain Management disciplines. Further, students are encouraged and mentored to come up with their own research projects in addition to having opportunities to participate in existing research projects with faculty within the department. Students are also trained to deliver superior classroom content with the aim of making them holistic academics.

In addition to being a part of a top-ranked Supply Chain Management department, our students also can experience the available resources of the one of the world’s top 100 global universities with a rich set of infrastructures. As THE pioneer land-grant university, Michigan State University occupies a special place in historical context among all the American Universities. It is also among the top 20 Green Campuses in addition to having an unrivaled support infrastructure to facilitate students’ professional and personal growth.

As you consider applying to the OSM Ph.D. program, we encourage you to explore the program information on the Supply Chain Management department website and to become familiar with all the faculty and their varied areas of interest. Please feel free to reach out to me at [email protected] . Several of your questions on the program can be clarified by referring to the doctoral student handbook that is uploaded on our website. We also encourage you to browse informational material about the university and its rich culture of rigorous academics supported by an unparalleled research and teaching infrastructure that is designed to help graduate students succeed in their chosen fields.

This is an exciting time to be a doctoral student in the OSM Ph.D. program in the Supply Chain Management Department at Michigan State University. Michigan State University is one of the best places to do your doctorate and we are looking forward to receiving your application to our program.

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Students are admitted to the supply chain and operations management doctoral program only for a fall semester start and on a full-time basis. Find out more about admission criteria and the application process.

Faculty-student collaboration is a significant part of the Broad experience. Doctoral students have the opportunity to work with some of the top researchers across multiple disciplines. Find out more about the research opportunities for OSM doctoral students at MSU.

The supply chain management faculty at the Michigan State University Broad College of Business are among the best in the world. Find out more about our faculty currently working with supply chain management Ph.D. students.

See a roster of current doctoral students in the program as well as a listing of our graduates’ placements at research institutions across the globe.

Tuition and Financial Aid

At the present time, all doctoral students receive financial support from the supply chain management department, the college and/or various external organizations.

Our goal is to provide every student admitted to the supply chain management Ph.D. program with a graduate assistantship and/or a fellowship. The assistantship is usually at a half-time level, although some students may be appointed quarter time. A half-time appointment requires that the student be a teaching assistant and/or research assistant for 20 hours a week.

Renewal of financial assistance is contingent on the student making satisfactory progress in the program. Assistantships include a nine-credit-hour tuition waiver for each of the fall and spring semesters, a waiver for the out-of-state portion of tuition for non-Michigan residents, and health insurance. The waiver does not include registration fees or other fees.

Financial support is assured for the first four years of the program. Further support is provided subject to the availability of financial resources and the candidate making satisfactory, significant progress in the doctoral program.

Fellowship aid is available from the university, the Supply Chain Management department and external sources.

For more information about funding sources, visit the MSU Graduate School .

Contact Information

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Frequently Asked Questions

No. The Supply Chain Management program is strictly a full-time program, and we are not able to accommodate part-time students. Aside from coursework, research and independent study require students to be on campus on a full-time basis.

No. A degree from a U.S. school should exempt you from the TOEFL requirements.

The Operations and Sourcing Management Ph.D. program is designed for students to complete in four years.

The deadline for applications is February 1st.

Please note that all applications are reviewed centrally. We encourage you to reach out to faculty specifically. However, that in itself does not ensure you get admitted to the program. At the end of the deadline, the faculty will collectively gather and review all applicants for that year. Typical factors that are considered are GRE/GMAT scores – both verbal and quantitative sores. Given the nature of Supply Chain Management research, there is a greater emphasis on quantitative talent. Please contact the doctoral Program coordinator for the Operations and Sourcing Management Program for further questions.

GRE and GMAT scores are mandatory. Unfortunately, we cannot grant any waiver or exceptions to these.

We do not have minimum cut-off scores on the GMAT or GRE. The GRE and GMAT scores are also seen along with program specific accomplishments of the students. However, admission to the Operations and Sourcing Management Ph.D. program is extremely competitive, and our current students have averaged in the 90th percentile on the verbal and 80th percentile on the quantitative portions of the GMAT and/or GRE. This can vary by year. We certainly expect a minimum of 85th percentile in quantitative; and 75th percentile in Verbal. An applicant with any score below the 70th percentile in quantitative scores or a cumulative score below the 75th percentile overall is unlikely to be admitted. However, regardless of test scores, each applicant is fully reviewed by the admissions committee.

International students are required to take the TOEFL. The Broad Graduate School of Management specifies a minimum total score of 600 for the paper version or 250 total for the computer version. Scores at or above this minimum will not guarantee admission.

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GMAT Scores: QH0-5P-02. GRE and TOEFL: 1465.

Financial Aid

All admitted students are supported by teaching assistantships or research assistantships. Entering students are generally awarded a teaching assistantship, provided they meet basic language qualifications. There is no separate application for teaching assistantships. Research assistantships are generally awarded to advanced graduate students.

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Highest Paying Doctorate Degrees [2024 Guide]

We’ve identified the 25 highest paying doctorate degrees. Compare salaries and job prospects.

Completing a PhD may open up doors in terms of career advancement. Plus, it may not take as long as you think to complete if you enroll in the shortest doctoral programs .

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25 Highest Paying Doctorate Degrees

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Aerospace Engineering

Chemical engineering, pharmacology, business administration, cybersecurity, electrical engineering, data science, biochemistry, information security assurance, biomedical engineering, information technology and computer science, occupational therapy, criminal justice, engineering, organic chemistry.

While all of these industries are growing, some provide better job prospects than others.

• Annual Median Salary (Bureau of Labor Statistics): $208,000
• Job Growth: 4%

One of the more specialized high paying doctorate programs is in immunology. Immunology is the study of disease prevention and immunity. Due to the specialized nature of the study here, jobs are typically well paid and much more specific.

A person who has studied immunology may be expected to work in research or academia but is also likely to land high-paying roles within the medical industry and at hospitals. The demand for this area of expertise is also rising faster than the average job growth, meaning there should be plenty of opportunities for graduates.

A PhD in immunology is a lot of hard work and is, therefore, suited to someone who already has considerable experience working in the medical industry. Those with an academic background in medicine should consider applying for an immunology program.

• Annual Median Salary (Bureau of Labor Statistics): $129,850
• Job Growth: 7%

Of the three main sciences, physics can be the one that is the most fruitful for taking a doctorate. People who take a PhD in physics are likely to land themselves a position as either a researcher or a professor.

There are also several other high paying positions that are possible for someone who takes this career path, including more specialized roles or becoming lead physicists and consultants.

Physics is also one of the job markets that is predicted to see a considerable amount of growth for the next 10 years. Pursuing a physics doctorate can be perfect for someone who already has experience in physics or someone who already has either a bachelor’s or master’s degree in the subject combined with some practical experience.

• Annual Median Salary (Bureau of Labor Statistics): $118,610
• Job Growth: 3%

Aerospace engineering is a field that would likely attract those who already have a background in either science or engineering. It is one of the fastest growing industries in the world, and demand for jobs is expected to increase as the years roll by. So the length it takes to get a PhD should be taken into consideration so you can quickly enter this field during its booming growth.

The doctorate focuses on the engineering of various different types of spacecraft and can be incredibly demanding. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the salary potential for this field is as high as $171,220.

• Annual Median Salary (Bureau of Labor Statistics): $110,860

Math may not be the glamorous subject to study at doctorate level, but it can open up a wide range of potentially lucrative career options.

Math can allow students to work in various sectors of the economy and business, and they may also work in research or as a math lecturer or professor at a top university.

• Annual Median Salary (Bureau of Labor Statistics): $109,760
• Job Growth: 5%

Taking a doctorate in management can be a logical step in the career of someone who has a history of working in business, project management, or the economy as well as several other sectors.

Earning this doctorate can open up chief executive roles within companies and roles like chief operations officer and supply chain management. It may also lead to regional and national management roles.

• Annual Median Salary (Bureau of Labor Statistics): $108,540

Another engineering-based field that presents doctorate students with some big money career options is chemical engineering. The field combines a number of different disciplines, including all of the sciences, math, and statistics, as well as engineering.

It is a complex doctorate to take, but the rewards may be worth the effort, with the Bureau of Labor Statistics showing salaries up to $168,960 available in this field.

• Annual Median Salary (Bureau of Labor Statistics): $108,350
• Job Growth: 14%

One of the most popular PhDs to take is in economics. Economics is a social science that studies and theories about the production and consumption of goods and the effect that this has on society and the economy.

Taking a PhD in economics may open up a lot of doors. Working in the financial sector is usually lucrative, and a doctorate in economics can help give you an edge over competitors in what is a notoriously feisty industry. Top earners can make around $198,230 per year.

Economics analysis is a skill that is highly sought after, especially in the medical, legal, and education sectors.

While on the face of it, some people may believe that studying economics leaves you consigned to an office for the majority of your working life, the reality is that it can open up a lot of doors in a lot of different sectors. It may also provide you with a lot of travel opportunities and chances to meet new people.

A doctorate in economics may be perfect for someone who already has some experience in the field or for someone who has studied economics, math, finance, or business to a higher level and wants to take the next step in their academic and professional career.

• Annual Median Salary (Bureau of Labor Statistics): $107,270
• Job Growth: 6%

Pharmacology is big business these days, and taking a doctorate in the subject may lead to some lucrative opportunities. It is expected that someone who wants to study pharmacology will have a background in the subject with a master’s degree being heavily preferred.

There are a lot of pre-requisites for getting onto a pharmacology doctorate program, but the Bureau of Labor Statistics is showing salaries going as high as $164,980.

• Annual Median Salary (Bureau of Labor Statistics): $103,650

Getting a doctorate in business administration can open up a lot of doors. Students who end up taking their doctorate in business administration often end up working as leading and chief executives as well as entrepreneurs and financial advisors.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, salaries for someone with a doctorate in this field can be as high as $208,000. It can be ideal for someone who has a background in business or economics who wants to take the next step in their career.

• Annual Median Salary (Bureau of Labor Statistics): $103,590
• Job Growth: 31%

As the world of IT continues to grow, so does the demand for more and more cybersecurity. The field is one of the fastest-growing in the world, and getting a doctorate in the subject may land you a range of different high paying jobs.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, roles like IT managers can offer doctorates a salary of up to $208,000. This sector is also constantly growing, and as such, the demand and the salaries should continue to grow as time passes.

• Annual Median Salary (Bureau of Labor Statistics): $100,830

When it comes to job demand, electrical engineering is one of the safest career paths to go down. Electrical engineering has a huge impact on our day-to-day lives.

Most of our day-to-day electrical appliances exist as a result of electrical engineering, and taking a doctorate in the field may open the door to some pretty lucrative research and project management positions. It is advised that someone who takes a PhD in electrical engineering already have practical experience in the field.

• Annual Median Salary (Bureau of Labor Statistics): $98,490

A doctorate in education can open up a lot of different career options in that sector. A lot of doctors of education end up working in either research or in top positions at schools as principals and superintendents.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average salary for someone working in education administration with a doctorate is around the $199,400 mark. A number of doctor of education programs do not require a dissertation .

• Annual Median Salary (Bureau of Labor Statistics): $98,230

Data is quickly becoming the most valuable commodity on the planet, and as such, the demand for data specialists and researchers is growing at an impressive rate.

Data science doctorates offer a gateway into these positions, and they usually come with some pretty high salaries. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, salary for a data scientist can go as high as $165,230, and with this field ever-expanding, the demand for these positions should continue to increase.

• Annual Median Salary (Bureau of Labor Statistics): $94,270

Biochemists study the chemical and physical makeup of living organisms. Due to the specialized nature of the subject, research positions in this sector typically pay incredibly well.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, biochemist doctorates can start out at around $67,710 but can increase up to $169,860 or more. This doctorate may suit someone with a background in chemistry or some other science discipline.

• Annual Median Salary (Bureau of Labor Statistics): $92,870

Information assurance is a new discipline that has been created as a result of the times we live in. Information assurance is effectively another type of cybersecurity that is designed to protect people’s data from third parties and other potentially dangerous sources.

A background in any sort of computer or data-related field can be ideal for getting onto an information assurance course. Due to the increasing demand for data protection, jobs in this sector can be particularly lucrative, and the demand for these jobs is expected to increase as time rolls on.

The demand for experts in this industry is very high and is only predicted to grow over the next decade.

• Annual Median Salary (Bureau of Labor Statistics): $92,620

Biomedical engineering is becoming an incredibly popular field of research. It is an ever-growing and developing industry, and as such, the demand for expertise in the area is on the rise.

Getting a PhD in biomedical engineering is likely to secure you a lucrative research job for a university or a job in a hospital or the medical industry. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, an average salary in this field for a senior position ranges from $127,980 to $169,860.

• Annual Median Salary (Bureau of Labor Statistics): $92,270
• Job Growth: 35%

Statistics is one of the most versatile doctorates available today. Statistics are used in a wide range of different sectors, including finance, research, business, health care, government, and many others.

A doctorate in statistics can be ideal for someone who has a background in math or business. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the top salary for someone working in statistics can be as high as $150,840.

• Annual Median Salary (Bureau of Labor Statistics): $91,250
• Job Growth: 11%

The world of IT is constantly growing, and as it does, the demand for experts grows with it. Getting a doctorate in information technology and computer science can be an incredibly lucrative career move, with the Bureau of Labor Statistics showing top earners taking home as high as $208,00.

The jobs that can be accessed, such as chief technology officers or research roles within the industry, tend to be incredibly well-paid. This doctorate attracts people who have backgrounds in IT-related fields, such as computer science or computer programming.

• Annual Median Salary (Bureau of Labor Statistics): $86,280
• Job Growth: 16%

For someone who already has experience working in occupational therapy, earning a doctorate in the field can be a huge benefit. Not only can it open the door for them to move up in the industry, but it can also expand their knowledge of the subject area.

It can provide them with theory-based research while also working on their leadership and management skills. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, occupational therapists holding a doctorate degree may reach a salary as high as $122,670.

The job growth for this doctorate is also incredibly high, which means it may be an excellent career path to enter in terms of job security.

• Annual Median Salary (Bureau of Labor Statistics): $86,110

The number of career options that are available to someone who has a doctorate in criminal justice is typically vast. Working as a criminologist, a criminal justice researcher, or a federal law agency admin can earn graduates a lot of money.

This course of study is best suited for someone who already has real-world experience working in the criminal justice or law sector.

• Annual Median Salary (Bureau of Labor Statistics): $83,160

Engineering jobs are almost always in demand, and while there are a lot of high paying jobs available for those who have an undergraduate or master’s degree, taking a doctorate in the field can really help you advance your career.

An engineering degree is already one of the highest paying associate degrees , highest paying bachelor degrees , as well as one of the highest paying masters degrees , but the doctorate can be perfect for someone who already has experience working in engineering and wants to take that next step in their career.

A director of engineering job title and other project management positions may offer some very high salaries, about $208,000 or more, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

• Annual Median Salary (Bureau of Labor Statistics): $82,180

With the stigma around mental health finally disappearing, the demand for jobs in psychology is on the rise. While a normal degree or masters in psychology may allow you to get jobs as a psychiatrist or a psychologist, higher-paying positions can become available following a doctorate.

It may also open up roles in research and as a university lecturer in the subject. The doctorate is suited to someone who already has their masters in psychology or who has a significant amount of experience working in the field.

• Annual Median Salary (Bureau of Labor Statistics): $80,790
• Job Growth: 9%

Getting a degree in philosophy can potentially lead to a surprisingly lucrative career in research or working as a lecturer. The doctorate is suited for someone who wants to work in research and who has a background in philosophy or religious studies.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, salaries in this field are around $80,790 per year working in a research role, and up to $180,360 for college professors.

• Annual Median Salary (Bureau of Labor Statistics): $79,300

Organic chemistry, perhaps more than any of the other sciences, can open up a lot of different career options for doctorates. As well as research and academic positions, someone who studies organic chemistry may be able to land a job in a number of different areas, including geology, the pharmaceutical industry, and engineering.

Organic chemistry is a notoriously difficult subject to study, though, so it is vital that you have a solid background in chemistry and some work experience before attempting to join the program. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, salaries can go as high as $139,650 in this field.

• Annual Median Salary (Bureau of Labor Statistics): $69,000
• Job Growth: 2%

A doctorate in English can open a range of different academic doors for potential students. A PhD in English may be perfect for someone who already has an academic background in the subject and can also be perfect for qualified teachers and writers looking to take the next step in their career.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, a doctorate in English may qualify you for a potential career in a lecturing position with salaries as high as $180,360, as well as positions within the publishing industry.

What Are the Different Types of Doctorate Degrees?

There are six common types of terminal degrees.

• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) – Traditionally reserved for those who want to remain in the world of academia, Ph.D. degrees focus on maximizing your ability to impart this advanced knowledge to incoming students. Outside of teaching, Ph.D. candidates also focus on pushing the limits of research and theoretical study within their chosen fields.
• Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) – The DBA experience is all about turning your terminal research in the areas of finance, marketing, accounting, and other related fields into applicable real-world skills. DBA graduates traditionally work in the corporate sector as executive officers and other ranking members of various managerial teams.
• Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) – PsyD students aim to provide clinical services within a wide range of settings, including group, familial, medical, scholastic, and even corporate environments. Earning this degree can give you the power to serve as a practicing clinician or specialized counselor.
• Doctor of Education (EdD) – Capturing an EdD degree is the first step toward a leadership role within the corporate and administrative side of the education field. Working as a principal, district supervisor, or even regional superintendent all fit into the professional path of this degree.
• Doctor of Social Work (DSW) – If you’re interested in educating others on the best practices and leading theories of modern social work and community interaction, then a DSW program could be your option. Holders of this degree research and educate others in the social work field via hands-on training in the classroom and the office, as well as provide answers and guidance in unique or exceptional social issue cases.
• Doctor of Public Health (DPH) – Like most of the other degrees in this review, earning a DPH is all about the desire to lead others in a chosen workplace environment. In this case, that means maintaining residency as an administrator or public health coordinator at a hospital or a similar clinical setting.

The type of doctorate degree you will want to earn depends on your career goals and primarily whether you want to teach the subject or continue working in your field.

Campus or Online: Which One Is Right for You?

It’s no big secret that whichever doctorate route you choose, you will most likely be rewarded for your hard work and research via ample compensation. However, you can make this process a little easier on yourself by focusing on a path – either online or on-campus – that suits your unique needs and daily requirements.

While the appeal of the traditional college experience is the major selling point for the on-campus approach, working on your degree from home is a flexible alternative that can shape and mold itself to your current personal and professional schedule by allowing you to work on your research and coursework at your own pace.

Adding in that these doctorate programs often waive Graduate Record Examination (GRE) minimum scores based on your GPA, as well as reduce or completely remove residency requirements, is further proof that this approach is at least worth your consideration as you plan out your academic future.

Questions Related to Earning a Doctorate

Here are our answers to a few more questions you might have.

How Much Do PhD Graduates Earn?

PhD Graduates make on average close to $100,000, with some job positions paying nearer the $70,000 mark and others going well about $208,000 (Bureau of Labor Statistics).

There may be some who question whether it is worth taking the time to invest in a PhD. Doctorate programs require a lot of time and effort, but studies suggest that PhD students typically earn more and find it easier to attract higher-paying jobs than those with just an undergraduate or a master’s degree.

What Are the Highest Paying Degrees?

A lot of degrees can lead to well-paying jobs. The more specialized a degree is in a certain field, the higher the chances are that it will be well paying. These degrees currently tend to be those in the engineering sector, as these are the ones that offer the most in-demand jobs.

What Is the Highest Paying PhD Degrees?

Once again, this one will depend on how specialized your PhD is and how in-demand that expertise is at a given time. Engineering PhDs tend to be evergreen, while there is an increasing demand for those with PhDs and knowledge in computer science and other IT related subjects.

PhDs usually provide those who have them with a lot of the highest paying jobs opportunities.

Are There Any Degrees Higher than a PhD?

No, there are no higher degrees than a PhD.

A PhD, also regularly referred to as just a doctorate, is as high as you can go academically. It is a specialized research doctorate that demonstrates a high level of expertise in a field. Most people who obtain their PhD tend to stay on at universities as either a member of a research team or as a lecturer.

Do you need a masters to get a PhD ? While many PhD programs require you to earn a masters first, it is possible to earn your PhD without having earned a masters. These are the direct entry bachelor’s to PhD programs offered by some universities.

Getting Your Doctorate Degree

It is important that you take the time to do your research into what doctorate will help your career the most. Once you have done this, you can begin to find the right university and program for you and begin the next step in your academic and professional career.

Now that you understand your career prospects and doctorate opportunities, it’s time to lay out the blueprint for a successful future.

Outside of conducting research on each of the areas that interest you, feel free to use the search tool below to find accredited universities that offer online doctoral programs in your chosen field.

When paired up with the rest of what you’ve learned here, there’s nothing that can stop you from finding the right school – and program of study – to fit your personal and professional goals moving forward.

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