Prospective Students
Logistics and Operations Management (PhD)
3 or 4 years (Full-time) / opportunities available for UK/EU students only (Part-time) / n/a (Distance / E-Learning)
Note: this 3-year programme includes 9 months/1 year of research training
Programme Description:
The Section comprises three distinct research groupings undertaking both specific and common research projects. The three groups are the Lean Enterprise Research Centre, The Logistics Systems Dynamics Group, and the Transport & Shipping Research Group.
Particular research areas include:
- Supply chain research: dynamics, management and marketing
- Logistics modelling and simulation
- Shipping, transport and logistics
Special Features:
The Section performs world class lean thinking and supply chain research, and has an established reputation for excellence in logistics modelling and simulation, together with a long tradition of original research in maritime economics, shipping, transport and ports.
Entry Requirements:
Suitable for graduates in business and management, logistics, and operations management.
Applicants should have at least an upper second-class Honours degree and preferably a specialist Masters degree and an interest in pursuing in-depth research in an appropriate area.
Applicants whose first language is not English are normally expected to have reached a minimum score of 7.0 (writing scored 7.0) on the International English Language Test (IELTS), or a TOEFL standard score of 600 (TOEFL IBT 100). Copies of appropriate English language certificates must be supplied with your application.
How to apply:
Please complete the online application form. The link can be found on the bottom of this page.
Applicants are required to include a research proposal of 3 to 4 pages.
The deadline for applications is June 30, 2012.
Available Funding:
Each year a number of funded PhD studentships are available via the ESRC Wales Doctoral Training Centre, or Cardiff Business School. Please visit Cardiff Business School’s website for further information.
The fees for 2012/2013 entry is provisional until the RCUK confirms the fee levels, which is expected in April/May 2012.
Tuition Fees:
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UK & EU Full Time
£3,844.00
Next intake: October each year
School Contact
Name: PhD Programme Office, Cardiff Business School
Telephone: +44 (0)29 2087 6786
Fax: +44 (0)29 2087 4419
Email: business-research@cardiff.ac.uk
School Website:
http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/carbs