The Degree of PhD in Business with a Specialization in Operations & Information Systems [Graduate]

Required courses (★12):

Four of the following:

• OM 701 - Introduction to Operations Management Research
• OM 702 - Advanced Research Topics in Operations Management
• OM 710 - Individual Research
• BTM 701 - Introduction to Management Information Systems Research
• MIS 702
• BTM 710 - Individual Research
• MGTSC 705 - Multivariate Data Analysis I
• MGTSC 706
• MGTSC 707 - Applied Business Analysis of Time Series and Panel Data
• A maximum of two other PhD-level courses on topics directly related to research in Operations & Information Systems, with approval from the Department.

Research Methods courses (★12):

At least four courses applicable to the student’s program of study. These may include courses from the list above if not used to satisfy the specialization requirement.

Elective courses (★9):

At least three additional courses in cognate disciplines with the approval of the supervisor.

Thesis

Registration in 900-level THES
Students must present and defend a thesis embodying the results of their research according to FGSR regulations.

Comprehensive and Candidacy Exams

All students are required to complete comprehensive and candidacy exams. Comprehensive examinations must be successfully completed within the first 24 months; students are eligible to write the comprehensive exam for their specialization after completing the course requirements. Departments within the Faculty of Business are responsible for administering the comprehensive examinations for students in their specializations. [See Regulations of FGSR>Doctoral Degrees>Program Requirements ]