Webinar November 30, 2017

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1 Webinar November 30, 2017 PhD Program in Administration Specialization in Logistics and Operations Management RAF JANS November 30,

2 Introduction Professor Raf Jans Department of Logistics and Operations Management 17/12/04 2

3 Objectives of the Presentation Presentation of the PhD specialization in Logistics and Operations Structure of the Program Information on the admission process

4 Why? Why do a PhD in Operations and Logistics?

5 Program objectives The doctorate program s mission (PhD) at HEC Montréal is to train skilled researchers and academics as well as to stimulate fundamental and applied research on management issues. By the end of their program, students will have gained advanced knowledge in their field and advanced skills in applied scientific research in the context of organizations and will be prepared to fill a professor-researcher position. 17/12/04 5

6 For who? The program is aiming first and foremost at graduate students in management, or a related field, who have a strong interest and aptitude for research, who want to join the academic community as professors or as researchers. Some may focus on high-level research or in management consulting firms, private companies or public organizations. 17/12/04 6

7 Logistics and Operations Management: a Variety of Research Interests Applied Operations Research Production and distribution planning Transportation and route planning Network design Supply chain analytics Humanitarian logistics Hospital logistics and operations Empirical Research Healthcare operations management Humanitarian logistics Operations strategy Purchasing management Service operations management Supply chain management Transportation management 17/12/04 7

8 The Research Interests of our Professors Adulyasak, Yossiri Bélanger, Valérie Cordeau, Jean-François Jans, Raf Jobin, Marie-Hélène Landry, Sylvain Nollet, Jean Paquette, Julie Ponce, Silvia Rancourt, Marie-Ève Rebolledo, Claudia Roy, Jacques Tchokogué, André Supply Chain Analytics, Logistics planning (Applied OR) Healthcare logistics (Applied OR) Routing, Network design, Logistics (Applied OR) Production and distribution planning (Applied OR) Lean operations in healthcare (Empirical) Lean operations in healthcare (Empirical) Supply management (Empirical) Service OM and Transportation (Empirical / Applied OR) OM strategy (Empirical) Humanitarian Logistics (Empirical / Applied OR) Purchasing and Supplier Relations (Empirical) Transportation Management (Empirical) Supply management (Empirical) 17/12/04 8

9 An Exceptional Research Environment Research chairs and professorships: Research Chair in Logistics and Transportation (Jean-François Cordeau) Professorship Supply Chain Management Association (Jean Nollet) Professorship Operations Planning (Raf Jans) Research Centers Interuniversity Research Centre on Enterprise Networks, Logistics and Transportation (CIRRELT) Group for Research in Decision Analysis (GERAD) Supply Chain Forum HEC Montréal Institute for Data Valorization (IVADO) Pôle santé HEC Montréal (Healthcare management hub) 17/12/04 9

10 Funding Funding between $ and $ per year plus the tuition fee waiver for a 4-year-period From departments and/or professors Mainly in the form of scholarships Funding might include 1 to 2 teaching assignments during the 3 rd or 4 th year Financial aid to present your working paper at conferences

11 Structure Program Framework

12 Program Framework Phase I Preparation If required Prepatory courses of chosen specialization Phase II Specialization (minimum of 30 cr.) Coursework: 7 courses 2 methodology courses 2 specialization courses 2 electives 1 pedagogy course First paper (summer paper) Comprehensive Exam (oral and written exams) Phase III Thesis work (60 cr.) Thesis Proposal Thesis Defence Maximum 1 year Maximum 2 years Maximum 5 years

13 Ideal Path : 4 years, full time Phase II: Course work, 18 months (5 terms) Year 1 Fall term: 3 courses Year 1 Winter term: 3 courses Summer 1 First paper (summer paper) Year 2 Fall term: 1 course + first paper Year 2 Winter term: Comprehensive Exam Phase III: Research and thesis writing, 30 months (7 terms)

14 2 Specialization Courses Supply Chain Management Operations Management Seminar: Fundamental Concepts, Theories and New Perspectives

15 2 Methodology Courses Discrete Optimization I or II Network Optimization in Business Dynamic Optimization in Management Quantitative Risk Management using Robust Optimization Experimental Designs and Statistical Methods for Quantitative Research in Management Applied Econometrics Qualitative Research Methods in Management Literature Reviews and Knowledge Synthesis ---

16 2 Elective Courses Advanced Production Planning Distribution Management Applications of Game Theory Machine Learning for Large-Scale Data Analysis and Decision Making Complex Networks Analysis Healthcare Operations Management Service Operations Management (in French) Research in Social Responsibility and Sustainability Additional methodology courses ---

17 Application Process How to submit an application for admission

18 Admission Requirements Master s Degree (in business administration or a related field) Very good academic file (university level) Admission test: GMAT or TageMage or GRE (score 70 e percentile and up) Proof of French or English Proficiency (both written and oral) You must have completed 3 years (90 credits) of university studies entirely in French or in English or An English language test (TOEFL of 100 or more or IELTS of 7 and above). Note that a minimal French requirement is not necessary

19 An admission test is MANDATORY for all GMAT: Graduate Management Admission Test Used by >= 1700 Business schools worldwide Required Score: 630 and up On-line registration: GRE: Graduate Record Examination On-line registration: Equivalent Score of 630 of the GMAT after conversion Tage-Mage: Test d aptitude aux études en gestion Mainly used by French business schools Required Score : 283 and up Registration from our web site (PhD Program) Possibility to carry out the on-site test at HEC Montréal

20 Application Process Fill-in the on-line form (select only one specialization) Pay the admission fee Indicate your test results (admission test) Present your topic (research project) Demonstrate your aptitude and interest for research Propose a few professors who may supervise you Three recommendation letters from previous professors Confirming your capabilities and interest for research Language test results (if required) 17/12/04 20

21 Useful Information Program website On-line admission form and requirements Funding sources Specialisation website: Applicaton Deadline Fall 2018: January 15 th 2018 (max. 25 admissions) One admission yearly for the fall term

22 Questions?

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