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Management Science

Award Attendance Study Duration Start Domestic fees International fees
PhD On-Campus Full-time 3 - 4 years find out find out find out

About Management Science, PhD - at Lancaster University

Do you want to use advanced technical skills to solve problems in the world of management science? Join our global group of high-potential scholars using quantitative analytical skills to address complex modern problems.

Our research focus

Our innovative research focuses on operations research, management science, business analytics, operations management, information systems and project management. We have particular strengths in the following areas:

  • Marketing analytics and forecasting
  • Health systems
  • Information systems
  • Supply chain management
  • Optimisation
  • Simulation and stochastic modelling
  • Transport and logistics.

We lead through our research centres, including:

  • The Centre for Marketing Analytics and Forecasting,
  • The Centre for Productivity and Innovation, and
  • The Centre for Transport and Logistics.

Our staff incorporate insights from their latest research into their teaching, and their links with industry will also help to boost your career prospects. For example, we regularly hear about exciting opportunities for data scientists.

Our research community

As part of our friendly and thriving community of staff and students, you will enjoy access to state-of-the-art databases, a research training seminar series, dedicated office space, scientific computing facilities, and IT support. You will exchange ideas and holistic views through workshops, conferences, seminars, and communal group working, and you will benefit from the support of a final-year student during your first few months to help you settle in.

You will receive specialised support from two supervisors as you research and write your thesis. In addition to your thesis, an oral examination will form an integral part of the assessment of your doctoral research.

Part-time PhD opportunities

Part-time PhD study over five years is available through the Theory and Practice of Management PhD.


Entry requirements for this course

Contact Lancaster University to find course entry requirements.


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