Overview

Our sizable faculty are prominent scholars dedicated to educating the next generation of researchers and educators on a broad set of topics. Particular areas in which we conduct pioneering research include empirical analysis of supply chain performance, innovation and technology management, and sustainable operations.

Beyond holding key editorial positions in leading operations management journals, faculty at Georgia Institute of Technology excel at applying their research to impact industry and practice.

Program Highlights

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

First, we exploit the substantial size of our faculty by offering unparalleled breadth and depth in operations management Ph.D. seminars (at least four topics are covered each year).
Second, we strongly endorse diverse research methods including modeling, empirical, and behavioral laboratory 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 and behavioral methods.

Programme Structure

Research areas include:

empirical analysis of supply chain performance
contracts and global outsourcing
managing risk and failure
alliances
revenue management
innovation and technology management
new product development
collaboration and teamwork
entrepreneurship
sustainable operations
closed-loop supply chain management
corporate sustainability
environmental legislation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-06 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

43 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Atlanta, United States

Disciplines

Management Studies 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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GMAT

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English requirements

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General requirements

Primary factors considered in the evaluation process include:

Overall undergraduate and (if applicable) graduate grade point averages
GMAT or GRE scores
Compatible research interests with faculty
Career interests and goals as stated in the essay
Excellent letters of evaluation
Appropriateness for graduate study
Ability to handle advanced-level research

You need a strong background in college-level mathematics, particularly knowledge of linear algebra, calculus, and statistics

Three letters of recommendation should come from individuals capable of commenting on your academic and research abilities and potential.

Applicants must complete an essay in which they escribe their academic interests, research interests and projects, and career objectives.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

14394 USD / year

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Out-of-State

13996 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

6460 USD / year

≈ 6460 USD / year

Living costs

Atlanta

United States

1213 - 2208 USD / month

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