Overview

The Business Analytics and Operations program at the University of Pittsburgh focuses on research in areas such as supply chain management, business analytics, operations, and project management.

Research foci include methodology development, empirical analysis, and analytical modeling. Tools from a broad base such as operations research, probabilistic modeling, statistics, econometrics, and data mining are utilized to address real-life operational issues.

Students are expected to develop a strong foundation and publish in top journals. The program mentors students with an apprenticeship model, providing an early start in independent research as well as joint work with faculty. Katz offers a breadth of research topics–many students can find a home here.

Recent PhD dissertation topics have included:

Revenue Maximization Using Product Bundling
Business Analytics for Non-profit Marketing and Online Advertising
The Analytic Network Process Applied in Supply Chain Decisions, in Ethics, and in World Peace
Modeling Patient Flow in a Network of Intensive Care Units (ICUs)
Managing Outsourcing Decisions: Government Policy, Firm Options, and the Economic Impact
Applications of Revenue Management in Healthcare

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Current Topics in Operations
Nonlinear Optimization
Supply Chain Analysis
Microeconomics
Multivariate Statistical Analysis
Statistics and Data Analysis
Readings in Business Analytics and Operations
Data Structures
Advanced Decision Technologies
Simulation
Structural Equation Modeling

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

More details

Deadline: January 15. However, it is advantageous to have your completed application submitted earlier to facilitate the review process.

Language

English

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Credits

72 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pittsburgh, United States

Disciplines

Business Intelligence Operations and Quality Management View 23 other PhDs in Operations and Quality Management in United States

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

How to apply:

Online application

Application fee

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

52108 USD / year

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Out-of-State

52108 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

35730 USD / year

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Living costs

Pittsburgh

United States

1148 - 1944 USD / month

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