Supply Chain, Operations, and Technology Curriculum
| Prior to the first year – mandatory attendance at math camp (offered through the Economics department) |
| First Year |
Recommended Course SequenceFirst Semester MEC 610 Microeconomics I (3 credits)
L11 5161 Applied Econometrics (3 credits)
E35 520 Probability and Stochastic Processes I
Olin PhD SCOT Courses
Second Semester MEC 611 Microeconomics II (3 credits)
SCOT 653 Stochastic Models in Production and Service Systems
Olin PhD SCOT Courses
E37 5001 Optimization Methods in Engineering**
* The order of classes may change due to availability, and classes may be substituted with approval. A communications course (that focuses on oral communication) is also recommended during the first two years. When the student takes the course is determined by the student and his/her advisor. ** May substitute with another approved course. Research- Attend SCOT Seminars and other research events sponsored by the Boeing Center for Supply Chain Innovation
- Begin research collaborations
Milestones/Hurdles- In the summer after the first year, students must meet with the faculty coordinator to discuss progress and complete a progress report to be submitted to the PhD Office by August 1st after the first year.
- In August after the first year, students must attend an RA/TA orientation offered by The Teaching Center.
- First-year summer paper – papers are due at the end of the first summer prior to beginning second year course work.
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| Second Year |
Courses L11 511 Quantitative Methods I
Olin PhD SCOT courses
Engineering courses
Electives (directed readings, independent studies)
Research- Attend SCOT Seminars and other research events sponsored by the Boeing Center for Supply Chain Innovation
Milestones/Hurdles- Field exam
- In the summer, students must meet with the faculty coordinator to discuss progress and complete a progress report to be submitted to the PhD Office by August 1st.
- Second year summer paper – papers are due at the end of the second summer prior to beginning third year course work.
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| Third Year |
Courses B53 660 Seminar in Presentation Skills (fall semester, required)
Improvisation Course
Research- Attend SCOT Seminars and other research events sponsored by the Boeing Center for Supply Chain Innovation
- Dissertation Research
Milestones/Hurdles- In the summer, students must meet with the faculty coordinator to discuss progress and complete a progress report to be submitted to the PhD Office by August 1st.
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| Fourth Year |
Research
- Attend SCOT Seminars and other research events sponsored by the Boeing Center for Supply Chain Innovation
- Paper Presentations (brown bag seminars and conferences)
- Dissertation Research
Milestones/Hurdles- Dissertation Proposal – students must be able to assemble a Research Advisory Committee for the proposal of their dissertation and must submit a Title, Scope and Procedure Form as the committee’s approval of the proposed dissertation by September 30th after the fourth year.
- In the summer, students must meet with the faculty coordinator to discuss progress and complete a progress report to be submitted to the PhD Office by August 1st.
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| Fifth Year |
Research
- Attend SCOT Seminars and other research events sponsored by the Boeing Center for Supply Chain Innovation
- Paper Presentations (job market paper presentations with faculty and at conferences)
- Dissertation Research
Milestones/Hurdles- Intent to Graduate (complete form online)
- Job Market and Placement
- Oral Defense of Dissertation
- Submission of Examination Approval Form which signifies committee’s approval
- Upload of Final, Approved Dissertation to Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
- Submission of Documented Teaching Requirements to PhD Office
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