Operations Management

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  • University/Institute Name Hong Kong University of Science & Technology (HKUST)
  • Attendance Type On Campus (Full Time)
  • Position Duration3 years
  • Position Funding Type PhD Research Funding
  • Application deadlineApr 2026

Position Details (PhD Program)

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology’s Operations Management follows a strong research-intensive tradition on the North American model.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology ‘s Operations Management doctoral program is designed to enable students to gain a deep knowledge of management in general, to develop a concentration in a specialized field, and to provide opportunities for students to do significant original research in their chosen area. PhD students are offered intensive and targeted research training and exceptional collaboration opportunities with faculty to prepare them for their future careers in teaching and/or research.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the PhD program, graduates will be able to:

  • Have up-to-date and in-depth knowledge on operations management/business statistics, leading to independent substantive scholarly research. Graduates will:1.1 Demonstrate a sound grasp of the literature in operations management/business statistics.1.2 Apply their specialized knowledge to solve related business problems in an innovative fashion.
  • Have an in depth understanding of contemporary business and organizational issues, within the area of operations management. Graduates will: 2.1 Demonstrate a broad based knowledge of core business functions.2.2 Integrate functional knowledge to solve business problems within their area of specialization.
  • Equipped to perform all aspects of the role of faculty in academia, including pedagogical skills. Graduates will:3.1 Teach independent courses or lead lab/tutorial sessions effectively.3.2 Present their discipline knowledge clearly to layman.
  • Course structure:

    • Mathematics for Business and Economics
    • Probability
    • Accounting
    • Macroeconomic Theory 
    • Corporate Finance
    • Investment Analysis
    • and more…

     

    Please visit the program website for further details.

    Research Areas & Fields of Study involved in the position

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