The department's Ph.D. Program is designed to exploit this interdisciplinary concept. Students will take at least two research seminars in the various management science fields as specified in their individual program of study. Choice of elective and research methods courses will be based on the student's individual research interests. With our emphasis on a research orientation and close working relationships among faculty and students, the Ph.D. Program in Management Science and Information Systems offers a breadth and depth of knowledge to doctoral students for academic and research careers. This seminar explores current readings in the theory and application of statistical analysis underlying decision making in business.
Emphasis is placed on the application of statistical theory to executive decision support systems.
This seminar explores current readings related to the theory and application of information technology for the support of managerial decision making. This seminar explores current readings in applications of decision support in operations management. Research methods courses will be selected by the student with the approval of the Major Professor. The following is a list of likely research methods courses. Elective courses will be selected by the student with the approval of the Major Professor.