The Ph.D. in Operations Management involves the use of mathematical and computerized models for problem analysis and decision-making in production and service operations. Applications of these approaches are widespread in business, industry, and government

Because of the close relationship which operations management has with management information systems, it is possible to create curricula that exploit the synergism between both of these disciplines.  For example, it is possible to include many courses in management information systems in your operations management program. 

Faculty in this program teach and conduct research in a diversity of related areas:  process redesign through modeling and simulation, supply and value chain modeling and management, project management as well as simulation and control of business operations.  There is also strong interest in Goldratt approaches to problem solving and constraint elevation.

Other research activities of faculty members include methodologies for problem definition, team learning, systems thinking, and supply chain optimization.

Some applications of this research have included development of new scheduling tools and techniques for use in complex, finite-capacity manufacturing and service operations.