The Ph.D. program in Management Science is designed to prepare students for research and teaching related to the application of mathematical tools in decision making. The curriculum is set up with two main objectives.

The first goal is to provide a thorough knowledge of fundamental Management Science/Operations Research mathematical models and their uses. This is accomplished through coursework provided directly by the Management Science Program.

The second objective is to develop the student's ability to carry out original research. This is achieved through participation in seminars, joint research with faculty members, and the student's own Ph.D. dissertation. The research may be either of a theoretical or an applied nature. In the latter case, the student can apply Management Science techniques in a chosen field such as, finance, transportation/business logistics, health care, forestry, or computer science.