Management (Management Science and Systems) PhD

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Built on a foundation of excellence, the Management PhD program will provide the training education and skills you need to launch a successful academic career. Choose from six majors: accounting, finance, management science and systems, marketing, operations management and strategy, or organization and human resources.

Management Science and Systems Requirements

Management Science Track

** Courses satisfying statistics and methodology requirements.

ECO 613SEM - Introduction to Econometric Theory Credits: 3 **
ECO 614SEM - Econometric Applications and Methods Credits: 3 **
IE 576LEC - Applied Stochastic Proc Credits: 3 **
MGQ 614LEC - Adv Probability & Statistics Credits: 3
or
IE 575LEC - Stochastic Methods Credits: 3
MGQ 616 - Stochastic Models of Management Science
or
IE 572LEC - Linear Programming Credits: 3
MGS 785SEM - Information Science Credits: 3
MGS 786SEM - Seminar in Design Science Credits: 3
MGS 787SEM - Sem in Information Assurance Credits: 3
MGS 788SEM - Globally Distributed Work Credits: 3
MGQ 797TUT - Management Science Research Credits: 1 - 12 (Fall: must register for two consecutive years)
MGS 797TUT - Management Systems Research Credits: 1 - 12 (Spring: must register for two consecutive years)

Plus four of the following:

** Courses satisfying statistics and methodology requirements.

MGS 616LEC - Predictive Analytics Credits: 3
IE 573LEC - Discrete Optimization Credits: 3
IE 575LEC - Stochastic Methods Credits: 3
IE 551LEC - Simulation & Stochastic Methods Credits: 3
IE 675LEC - Game Theory Credits: 3
MGS 650LEC - Information Assurance Credits: 3
MGS 659LEC - Web Analytics and Optimization Techniques for eCommerce Credits: 3

Management Systems Track

** Courses satisfying statistics and methodology requirements. Permission of the PhD advisor is required for substitutions. Possible substitutions: MGO 615 and MGO 616 - Econometric Methods and Managerial Applications I and II.

ECO 613SEM - Introduction to Econometric Theory Credits: 3 **
STA 503LEC - Introduction to Applied Statistics I Credits: 3 **
or
ECO 614SEM - Econometric Applications and Methods Credits: 3 **
MGS 650LEC - Information Assurance Credits: 3
MGS 659LEC - Web Analytics and Optimization Techniques for eCommerce Credits: 3
MGS 785SEM - Information Science Credits: 3
MGS 786SEM - Seminar in Design Science Credits: 3
MGS 787SEM - Sem in Information Assurance Credits: 3
MGS 788SEM - Globally Distributed Work Credits: 3
MGQ 797TUT - Management Science Research Credits: 1 - 12 (Fall: must register for two consecutive years)
MGS 797TUT - Management Systems Research Credits: 1 - 12 (Spring: must register for two consecutive years)

Plus six of the following:

MGS 611LEC - Global Distribution Systems Credits: 3
MGS 613LEC - Database Mgmt Systems Credits: 3
MGS 614LEC - Systems Analysis & Design Credits: 3
MGS 616LEC - Predictive Analytics Credits: 3
MGS 650LEC - Information Assurance Credits: 3
MGS 651LEC - Managing Computer Networks Credits: 3
MGS 655LEC - Distributed Computing and Big Data Technologies Credits: 3
MGS 659LEC - Web Analytics and Optimization Techniques for eCommerce Credits: 3
GEO 531LEC - Intro Intrnat Bus & Trade Credits: 3 **
ECO 721SEM - Industrial Organization Credits: 3

Note:

Independent Studies with faculty in the area may be used in lieu of those required courses which are not offered regularly. Any of the above courses can be replaced by other courses if competence in the above course area can be demonstrated through prior coursework and/or research experience. Permission of the PhD advisor is required.
MGQ 797 , Doctoral Seminar (Fall) carries one credit hour per semester.
MGS 797 , Doctoral Seminar (Spring) also carries one credit hour per semester. A doctoral student is required to register for MGQ 797 or MGS 797 for at least four consecutive semesters.

** Courses satisfying statistics and methodology requirements.

Total Credit Hours: 72

3.0 Degree GPA required

Instruction Method

In Person (100 percent of courses offered in person)

Full/Part Time Options

Full Time

Credits Required

72 Hours

Time-To-Degree

3 to 5+ Years

Application Fee

$50

Program Contact

School of Management
Office of Strategic Marketing and Enrollment Management
150 Jacobs Management Center
Buffalo, NY 14260
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SED Statement

This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).

Online programs/courses may require students to come to campus on occasion. Time-to-degree and number of credit hours may vary based on full/part time status, degree, track and/or certification option chosen. Time-to-degree is based on calendar year(s). Contact the department for details.