Ph.D. in Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Admissions Requirements

The Ph.D. program admits students in the fall semester.  To be given full consideration, applicants must have their packet complete by March 1.  Applications completed after March 1 may be considered at the discretion of the admission committee.  In certain cases, admitted students may take remedial classes the summer before starting the program.

Follow these steps to complete the Georgia Southern application: 

• Complete the online graduate application form and pay the $50 application fee.
• Submit official transcript(s) from all colleges and universities previously attended, showing courses completed, grades earned, and dates and degree(s) awarded. For purposes of the admissions committee, unofficial transcripts can be appended to the application.
• Submit three letters of recommendation. Letters should address the recommender’s evaluation of the student’s capacity for advanced graduate studies.
• Submit official GMAT scores taken in the past five years. An original copy of the test score, sent by the testing agency to the Office of Admissions, is required before final action will be taken on an application. A copy of the score provided to the student may be appended to the application for the admissions committee. The GMAT is preferred; however very strong GRE scores will be considered.
• All international applicants, including resident and nonresident aliens, whose native language is not English, are required to submit official TOEFL or IELTS scores taken within the year immediately preceding the requested semester of admission. An original copy of the test score, sent by the testing agency to the Office of Admissions, is required before final action is taken on an application. The copy of the score provided to the student can be appended to the application for the admissions committee.
• Submit a statement of purpose that includes a description of professional goals, rationale for how the Ph.D. program will further the student’s career objectives and the applicant’s research interests.
• Submit a current résumé that includes, as a minimum, all academic programs completed, an employment history, and any professional certifications, publications, or other significant achievements and honors.
• If accepted into the program, a Certificate of Immunization Form must be completed and sent directly to the Office of Health Services.
• Applicants whose submitted application packages merit closer consideration will be expected to participate in an interview before a final decision is reached concerning their acceptance.

We’re proud that the Parker College of Business has earned AACSB accreditation, a distinction only 5% of business schools achieve.

Goal 1: Graduates will demonstrate a detailed knowledge of their areas of specialization.

• Complete a research paper as part of student’s coursework requirements.
• Complete questions on theoretical topics from the comprehensive exam.
• Publish a manuscript in peer-reviewed journal or national conference proceedings.
• Present a paper at a national conference.
  

Goal 2: Graduates will master the analytical/methodological skills needed to evaluate and conduct research in their areas of specialization.

• Complete analytical/methodological questions from students’ comprehensive exams that fully cover the topic being addressed.
• Publish a manuscript in peer-reviewed journal or national conference proceedings.
• Present a paper at a national conference.
  

Goal 3: Graduates will demonstrate their ability to design and conduct original research in their chosen fields of specialization.

• Articulate importance of research to business practice
• Present a completed paper in a research seminar to faculty.
• Publish a manuscript in peer-reviewed journal or national conference proceedings.
• Present a paper at a national conference.
  

Goal 4: Graduates will be able to teach college-level courses in their areas of specialization.

• Complete instruction of assigned college courses or classes within a course.
• Assess student teaching evaluations for each course taught by a Ph.D. student.
• Develop effective written and oral presentations during completion of coursework.
• Develop a well-organized oral presentation in a research seminar setting.
• Present effective oral presentations given as part of the comprehensive exam.
• Present effective written presentations given in comprehensive exams.

How long does the Ph.D. program usually take to complete?

The program is designed to be completed in four years.  However, it is to be expected that different students will progress at different rates.

What financial assistance is available?

Ph.D. students in good standing can expect to be funded for at least four years while in residence. Funding takes the form of a tuition waiver (both in- and out-of-state) and stipend. Financial assistance usually comes as Graduate, Teaching or Research Assistantships under faculty supervision.

As a valuable component of students’ professional development, the program and the university support and fully fund student travel for approved presentations, conferences and colloquia.

Is the program accredited?

The Ph.D. program, like all degree programs in the College or Business, is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB)—the highest level of accreditation for business schools.