PhD in Supply Chain and Logistics Management (PhD by Research)
Embark on the highest level of academic inquiry with our PhD in Supply Chain and Logistics Management. This 100% research-based program is tailored for ambitious professionals, academics, and industry experts seeking to advance the boundaries of current knowledge and contribute original insights to the critical fields of global supply chains and logistics. This is not a taught program; it is a journey of independent discovery aimed at developing solution-oriented strategies for complex, real-world logistical challenges.
Academic Standing and Framework
This doctoral program is positioned at the pinnacle of the educational hierarchy:
Study Level: The program is equal to Level 8 under both the International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED) and the European Qualifications Framework (EQF).
What is ISCED? The standard framework used by UNESCO to classify and compare education systems worldwide. Level 8 represents doctoral-level studies.
What is EQF? A translation tool that makes national qualifications understood across Europe. Level 8 is the highest possible tier, signifying the learning outcomes required for a terminal research degree.
European Cycle: This qualification is equal to the 3rd European cycle of higher education, signifying completion of a doctoral-level degree under the Bologna Process.
ECTS Equivalency: While doctoral programs in Europe do not formally award European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) credits, the rigorous workload and research output required for this program are equivalent to 180 ECTS.
Program Structure
Designed to cultivate advanced research skills and theoretical mastery, the program comprises:
Six Research-Related Modules: Students will complete six advanced modules focused on critical aspects of research methodology, theory, and analytics relevant to Supply Chain and Logistics Management. Assessment for these modules is assignment-based.
Thesis and Research Activities: The focal point of the degree is the development and execution of a comprehensive, original doctoral thesis. Alongside the thesis, students are expected to engage in standard academic research activities, such as contributing to seminars and engaging with the scientific community.
Duration and Flexibility
This is a 2+ years program. While a minimum duration is required to ensure the depth and rigor necessary for a doctoral degree, we understand that high-level research cannot always be contained within rigid timelines. Therefore, students are afforded significant flexibility to extend the study program, allowing them to balance their research with professional and personal commitments while ensuring the quality of their final contribution to the field.
Join us to redefine efficiency, resilience, and sustainability in global logistics through rigorous academic research.
