Operations & Manufacturing Management Curriculum
| Prior to the first year – mandatory attendance at math camp (offered through the Economics department) |
| First Year |
Recommended Course Sequence First Semester L11 503 Microeconomics I (3 credits)
L11 Quantitative Methods I (3 credits)
E35 520 Probability and Stochastic Processes I
Olin PhD OMM Courses Second Semester L11 504 Microeconomics II (3 credits)
L11 5161 Applied Econometrics (3 credits)
Olin PhD OMM Courses
* 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 year. When the student takes the course is determined by the student and his/her advisor. Research - Attend OMM 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. This is required before submitting any RA/TA hours.
- 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 Olin PhD OMM courses
Engineering courses
Electives (directed readings, independent studies)
Research - Attend OMM 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 Electives (directed readings, independent studies)
B53 660 Seminar in Presentation Skills (fall semester, required)
Research - Attend OMM 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 |
Courses Electives (directed readings, independent studies)
Research - Attend OMM 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 |
Courses
Dissertation Course (12 credits – 6 each semester)
Research - Attend OMM 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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