Doctor of Philosophy Degree Program in IE is designed to provide the students with comprehensive knowledge and scholarly work, specifically in service and production systems, at the highest level. Ph.D. students have the opportunity to pursue work in diverse areas including logistics, supply chain management, health care systems, energy systems, and production and service operations. Students are motivated by the challenge of tackling important real-world problems existing in numerous settings in business and industry.

PhD. program graduates may take charge of the education sector, logistics sector, public and private sector production facilities, banks, hospitals, insurance companies, and energy companies.