Ph.D. in Operations and Sourcing Management
60 monthsProgramme duration
15 Jan, 2026Application Deadline
AugStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Logistics / Supply Chain Management
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
Broad’s internationally renowned Ph.D. in Operations and Sourcing Management (OSM) prepares students for careers in supply chain and operations management as well as faculty positions at top-tier research universities around the world.
Our faculty, who are widely recognized for their research and reputation, expose students to a variety of empirical and analytical research methods. Students are able to specialize in either operations management or sourcing management, while pursuing research in their unique interests.
OSM Doctoral Student Manual
An Introduction to the MSU OSM Doctoral Program
This doctoral program will not be accepting applications for the Fall 2026 Admissions Cycle.
The Ph.D. in Operations and Sourcing Management program focuses on training students for faculty positions at top-tier research universities around the world. Students can specialize in either operations management or sourcing management with research focusing on theory development and model building in areas such as operations strategy, technology management, new product development, outsourcing, supply management and broader supply chain issues ranging from strategic supply chain design to tactical and operational level planning and coordination.
Our OSM program is considered to be one of the elite Operations and Supply Chain Management Ph.D. programs in the world, with faculty widely recognized for their research and teaching reputation. Students are exposed to a variety of empirical and analytical research methods that provide them with the right set of skills to undertake rigorous research work in their areas of interest.
Our faculty, who are widely recognized for their research and reputation, expose students to a variety of empirical and analytical research methods. Students are able to specialize in either operations management or sourcing management, while pursuing research in their unique interests.
OSM Doctoral Student Manual
An Introduction to the MSU OSM Doctoral Program
This doctoral program will not be accepting applications for the Fall 2026 Admissions Cycle.
The Ph.D. in Operations and Sourcing Management program focuses on training students for faculty positions at top-tier research universities around the world. Students can specialize in either operations management or sourcing management with research focusing on theory development and model building in areas such as operations strategy, technology management, new product development, outsourcing, supply management and broader supply chain issues ranging from strategic supply chain design to tactical and operational level planning and coordination.
Our OSM program is considered to be one of the elite Operations and Supply Chain Management Ph.D. programs in the world, with faculty widely recognized for their research and teaching reputation. Students are exposed to a variety of empirical and analytical research methods that provide them with the right set of skills to undertake rigorous research work in their areas of interest.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Logistics / Supply Chain Management
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
Broad’s internationally renowned Ph.D. in Operations and Sourcing Management (OSM) prepares students for careers in supply chain and operations management as well as faculty positions at top-tier research universities around the world.
Our faculty, who are widely recognized for their research and reputation, expose students to a variety of empirical and analytical research methods. Students are able to specialize in either operations management or sourcing management, while pursuing research in their unique interests.
OSM Doctoral Student Manual
An Introduction to the MSU OSM Doctoral Program
This doctoral program will not be accepting applications for the Fall 2026 Admissions Cycle.
The Ph.D. in Operations and Sourcing Management program focuses on training students for faculty positions at top-tier research universities around the world. Students can specialize in either operations management or sourcing management with research focusing on theory development and model building in areas such as operations strategy, technology management, new product development, outsourcing, supply management and broader supply chain issues ranging from strategic supply chain design to tactical and operational level planning and coordination.
Our OSM program is considered to be one of the elite Operations and Supply Chain Management Ph.D. programs in the world, with faculty widely recognized for their research and teaching reputation. Students are exposed to a variety of empirical and analytical research methods that provide them with the right set of skills to undertake rigorous research work in their areas of interest.
Our faculty, who are widely recognized for their research and reputation, expose students to a variety of empirical and analytical research methods. Students are able to specialize in either operations management or sourcing management, while pursuing research in their unique interests.
OSM Doctoral Student Manual
An Introduction to the MSU OSM Doctoral Program
This doctoral program will not be accepting applications for the Fall 2026 Admissions Cycle.
The Ph.D. in Operations and Sourcing Management program focuses on training students for faculty positions at top-tier research universities around the world. Students can specialize in either operations management or sourcing management with research focusing on theory development and model building in areas such as operations strategy, technology management, new product development, outsourcing, supply management and broader supply chain issues ranging from strategic supply chain design to tactical and operational level planning and coordination.
Our OSM program is considered to be one of the elite Operations and Supply Chain Management Ph.D. programs in the world, with faculty widely recognized for their research and teaching reputation. Students are exposed to a variety of empirical and analytical research methods that provide them with the right set of skills to undertake rigorous research work in their areas of interest.
Admission Requirements
640+
100+
Students are admitted to the doctoral program in operations and sourcing management only for fall semester start and on a full-time basis. For admission to the program, an applicant must have:
- At least a bachelor’s degree from a recognized educational institution (master’s degree is preferred)
- Superior academic record
- Minimum GMAT score of 640 (must be less than five years old)
- For applicants whose first language is not English, minimum TOEFL score of 600 (paper), 250 (computer) or 100 (internet), with the test score being less than two years old
- Personal qualifications of sound character, perseverance, intellectual curiosity and an interest in scholarly research.
15 Jan 2026
5 Years
Aug
- Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
- Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance
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