PhD (Supply Chain & Logistics)

Overview

In this PhD program you will develop advanced research skills that will prepare you for a career in academia and other settings in which systematic and critical analytical skills are required.

This PhD degree may be undertaken in a project or thesis mode.

You can specialise in:

  • e-supply chain solution and collaboration
  • freight logistics and warehousing
  • global supply chain design and optimisation
  • lean logistics
  • lean Six Sigma and quality management
  • port management and maritime logistics
  • retail logistics and supply chain simulation
  • reverse logistics and green supply chain
  • supply chain complexity and risk
  • supply chain and sustainability
  • strategic procurement and low-cost country sourcing
  • tourism and humanitarian logistics
  • transport planning and spatial modeling.

Career

Graduates will be able to pursue an academic career in a university or be employed in senior leadership and management positions in government, non-government organisations and corporations.

As a researcher, your mastery of the discipline evidenced through a substantial and rigorous research project and other contributions to your field of specific interest can make a real difference to society.