Management Science and Systems

The PhD major in Management Science and Systems offers two tracks: Management Science and Management Systems.

The Management Science track emphasizes the use of mathematical, statistical and economic techniques to model complex management and management-related problems.

The Management Systems track emphasizes the use of systems analysis techniques, quantitative techniques, analytical and simulation modeling, and theory building, statistical analysis and other analytical methods in the structuring and resolution of management problems.

"Our management science and systems students have an opportunity to learn a diverse and eclectic set of research skills and paradigms."

Raj Sharman, Associate Professor
Management Science and Systems Department

Work With Leading Researchers

Our Management Science and Systems (MSS) faculty members are committed scholars who are internationally known for their research achievements. They are actively engaged with their students, often working jointly with them on various research projects. In addition:

Our management information systems group was ranked 22nd in the world for research productivity; our production operations management group was ranked 15th
Our faculty recently held a conference on virtual enterprises and mobile technologies that attracted academic scholars and industry participants from around the world
Our faculty are globally connected, conducting many active research programs in North America, Europe and Asia
Our faculty have received funding from the National Science Foundation, Air Force Research labs, Department of Defense and several others
Some of our faculty have launched a premier information systems journal called Information Systems Frontiers: A Journal of Research and Innovation. The editorial board of this journal is comprised of key researchers (Nobel laureates and National Medal of Technology winners) as well as captains of industry (CEOs and CIOs of Fortune 500 IT organizations)

The Academy of Management Journal and Journal of Operations Management rank our faculty as among the most productive nationwide in the creation of real-world research. A small sampling of faculty research interests in MSS includes:

Virtual enterprises
Emerging information technologies
Supply chains and operations management, including B2B
Marketplaces, ERP, and CRM systems
Health systems management
Strategic database design
Cellular manufacturing systems
Corporate strategy
Information assurance

Land a Position at a Leading University

Our management science and systems graduates accept positions at major universities throughout the U.S. and the world, as well as at leading consulting and research firms.

Recent placements include:

Washington University
University of Texas
Arizona State University
University of Wisconsin
Rochester Institute of Technology
University of Connecticut
University of California at Berkeley
University of South Florida
University of Mississippi
University of Kansas
University of North Carolina, Charlotte
University of Rhode Island
Binghamton University, SUNY
Michigan State University

For more information about the particular research efforts of our MSS faculty, visit our Faculty Web pages. If you wish to speak to a faculty member directly, you may do so by contacting Raj Sharman, associate professor.

For degree requirements please consult the latest PhD handbook by following the Handbook link in the left nagivation frame.