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PhD in Business (Operations Management)

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Assistant Professor, ShanghaiTech University, Shanghai, China

ZHANG RUIJIE

Intake Year: 2018
Research Area: Supply Chain Management and Distributionally Robust Optimisation​​​​​​​
Highest Qualification: Bachelor in Industrial Engineering, South China University of Technology, China

Dissertation Committee

Research Advisor:

Dissertation Committee Members:

External Member:

  • Assistant Professor Yan Zhenzhen (Nanyang Technological University)

Data Scientist - Machine Learning, Biofourmis, Singapore

HE YAN

Intake Year: 2016
Research Area: Supply Chain Management​​​​​​​
Highest Qualification: Bachelor of Science in Financial Mathematics, South University of Science and Technology of China, China

Dissertation Committee

Research Advisor:

Dissertation Committee Members:

External Member:

Lecturer, Singapore University of Social Sciences, Singapore

WANG PENG

Intake Year: 2016
Research Area: Flexible Resource Allocation, Workforce Management, Stochastic Modelling, Robust Optimisation​​​​​​​
Highest Qualification: Master of Operations Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China

Dissertation Committee

Research Advisor:

Dissertation Committee Members:

External Member:

  • Professor Melvyn Sim (National University of Singapore)

Assistant Professor, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University

LUO QIAN

Intake Year: 2016
Research Area: Inventory Management, Supply Chain Management, Revenue Management
Highest Qualification: Master in Management Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China

Dissertation Committee

Research Advisor:

Dissertation Committee Members:

External Member:

  • Assistant Professor Niyazi Taneri (National University of Singapore)
  • Associate Professor Rowan Wang (Southern University of Science and Technology)

Assistant Professor, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University

YEO TECK BOON, NICHOLAS

Intake Year: 2016
Research Area: Sustainable Operations​​​​​​​
Highest Qualification: Master of Science in Management, Singapore Management University, Singapore

Dissertation Committee

Research Advisor:

Dissertation Committee Members:

External Member:

  • Assistant Professor Niyazi Taneri (National University of Singapore)

Assistant Professor, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen

DENG QIYUAN

Intake Year: 2015
Research Area: E-commerce and Market Analytics, Retail Operations and Strategy, Business Analytics, Business Models and Innovation
Highest Qualification: Bachelor of Finance, University of Science and Technology of China, China

Dissertation Committee

Research Advisor:

Dissertation Committee Members:

External Member:

Assistant Professor, Wuhan University, China

LI BIN

Intake Year: 2015
Research Area: Supply Chain Management​​​​​​​
Highest Qualification: Master of Management Science and Engineering, Tongji University, China

Dissertation Committee

Research Advisor:

Dissertation Committee Members:

External Member:

  • Associate Professor Wang Tong (National University of Singapore)


LIAN WENQI

Intake Year: 2015
Research Area: Operations Management​​​​​​​
Highest Qualification: Bachelor of Management in Project Management, Tianjin University, China

Dissertation Committee

Research Advisor:

Dissertation Committee Members:

External Member:

  • Assistant Professor Niyazi Taneri (National University of Singapore)

Senior Officer-Risk Control and Monitoring, Bank of Communications Co.,Ltd, Singapore

YANG BOYA

Intake Year: 2015
Research Area: Operations Management​​​​​​​
Highest Qualification: Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science and Technology, Xiamen University, China

Dissertation Committee

Research Advisor:

Dissertation Committee Members:

External Member:

  • Professor S. Viswanathan (Nanyang Business School, NTU)

LU LILING

Intake Year: 2018
Research Area: Operations Management​​​​​​​
Highest Qualification: Master of Engineering in Management Science & Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, China

Dissertation Committee

Research Advisor:

Dissertation Committee Members:

External Member:

  • Professor Burak Kazaz (Syracuse University)

SUN YUJIE

Intake Year: 2020
Research Area: Dynamic Systems​​​​​​​
Highest Qualification: Master of Science in Engineering Data Analytics and Statistics, Washington University in St. Louis, United States of America

Dissertation Committee

Research Advisor:

Dissertation Committee Members:

External Member:

  • TBA

TIAN KAI

Intake Year: 2020
Research Area: Operations In Platform Economy​​​​​​​
Highest Qualification: Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering, The Georgia Institute of Technology, United States of America

Dissertation Committee

Research Advisor:

Dissertation Committee Members:

External Member:

  • Associate Professor Hu Kejia (University of Oxford)

WANG XIAODONG

Intake Year: 2020
Research Area: Healthcare Operations Management, Supply Chain Management​​​​​​​
Highest Qualification: Master in Management Science and Engineering, Tongji University, China

Dissertation Committee

Research Advisor:

Dissertation Committee Members:

External Member:

  • Associate Professor Wang Hai (Singapore Management University, School of Computing and Information Systems)

JI DEYIN

Intake Year: 2022
Research Area: Healthcare Management​​​​​​​
Highest Qualification: Master of Operation Management in Southern University of Science and Technology

Dissertation Committee

Research Advisor: TBA

LIU ZUYI

Intake Year: 2022
Research Area: Game Theory, Supply Chain​​​​​​​
Highest Qualification: Master of Science in Business Administration, Harbin Institute of Technology, China

Dissertation Committee

Research Advisor: TBA

XIE QINXIN

Intake Year: 2022
Research Area: Stochastic Systems, Robust Optimization​​​​​​​
Highest Qualification: Master of Data Science and Machine Learning, National University of Singapore, Singapore

Dissertation Committee

Research Advisor: TBA

LAI JIAYI

Intake Year: 2023
Research Area: Operations Management
Highest Qualification: Master of Science in Management, National University of Singapore, Singapore

Dissertation Committee

TBA

LIU YUZHOU

Intake Year: 2023
Research Area: Decision-making under Uncertainty, Operations Management, Distributionally Robust Optimization
Highest Qualification: Master of Science in Mathematics, Nanjing University, China

Dissertation Committee

TBA

MAO MINGZHEN

Intake Year: 2023
Research Area: Healthcare Management and Supply Chain Management
Highest Qualification: Master of Science in Business Analytics, University College London, United Kingdom

Dissertation Committee

TBA

BAI PENGCHENG

Intake Year: 2024
Research Area: Operations Management
Highest Qualification: Master of Science in Management Science and Engineering, Nanjing University, China

Dissertation Committee

TBA

JIANG ZHEQI

Intake Year: 2024
Research Area: Online Platform Operations Management, Supply Chain Management
Highest Qualification: Master of Science (Finance), Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

Dissertation Committee

TBA

ZENG YUE

Intake Year: 2024
Research Area: Data-driven and Robust Optimisation, Decision making under Uncertainty, Online Platform
Highest Qualification: Master of Science in Financial Technology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Dissertation Committee

TBA

Programme Structure and Curriculum

The programme may only be taken on a full-time basis.

No, there is only one admission each year. It begins in August.

The duration of the PhD in Business (Operations Management) programme is usually 4 years.

No. You can explore your specific areas of interest while taking courses and interacting with the faculty after you enter the programme.

Exemptions and waivers are considered on a case-by-case basis.

The programme is not offered by distance learning. The courses are conducted at SMU campus and candidates are expected to attend all the courses physically.

Admissions and Eligibility

The minimum requirements for admission to the programme are:

  • Undergraduate Bachelor's degree
  • Satisfactory GRE or GMAT results

Applicants must show proficiency in the English language. Applicants, whose undergraduate medium of instruction was not in English, are to sit for either TOEFL or IELTS.

    Work experience is not a compulsory requirement.

    More information can be obtained from the GMAT website and GRE website. The websites provide information about preparing and registering for the GMAT and GRE tests.

    SMU's GMAT institution code is as follows:

    • PhD in Business (Finance): F8D-7V-78
    • PhD in Business (OBHR): F8D-7V-29
    • PhD in Business (Marketing): F8D-7V-60
    • PhD in Business (Strategic Management & Organisation): F8D-7V-28
    • PhD in Business (Operations Management): F8D-7V-22

    SMU's GRE institution code is 2861.

      We do not have a minimum GMAT/GRE score as each applicant is evaluated on all the credentials.

      You can send the rest of the application to us, even if you have not taken the GMAT/GRE. However we will not process your application without your GMAT/GRE score. You should fax us your unofficial scores as soon as you receive them and arrange with the test centre for the official score report to be sent to SMU.

      No, GMAT/GRE is a compulsory requirement for every applicant regardless of the academic background and qualifications.

      Applicants must show proficiency in the English language. Applicants, whose Undergraduate medium of instruction was not in English, are to sit for either TOEFL or IELTS. More information can be obtained from the TOEFL website and IELTS website. SMU's institution code for TOEFL is 9014.

      We do not have a minimum TOEFL/IELTS score as each applicant is evaluated on all the credentials.

      You can send the rest of the application to us, even if you have not taken the TOEFL/IELTS. However we will not process your application without your TOEFL/IELTS score. You should fax us your unofficial scores as soon as you receive them and arrange with the test centre for the official score report to be sent to SMU.

      Applications

      To apply for the PhD in Business (Operations Management), please submit an online application via our website at
      /phd-business-operations-management/admissions-fees-scholarships

      Yes, there is a non-refundable application fee of S$15.

      Scholarships will be available to outstanding candidates for the full-time programme by research.

      Scholarship

      Monthly Living Stipend

      CitizenshipPhD
      Before Qualifying ExamAfter Qualifying Exam
      Singapore Citizen S$2,700S$3,200
      Singapore PR S$2,200S$2,700
      Foreign Students S$2,000S$2,500

      From August 2015, Singapore Citizens will be provided with 17% CPF contribution

      Scholarship recipients are expected to be teaching/research assistants during the term of the scholarship. There will not be additional pay for the teaching/research assistantships.

      The award of scholarship is at the discretion of the Admissions Committee.

      Teaching

      The programmes are taught by a team of dedicated SMU faculty who have extensive research experience in their respective area of specialty.

      Insurance

      Please refer to Postgraduate Insurance website here.

      For enquiries on Insurance Coverage, Claims Status and Procedures, please contact

      Ms Loh May Yee of MYCG & Partners Pte Ltd
      Representing NTUC Income Insurance Co-operative Limited

      Mobile: +65 9762 2062
      Office: +65 8118 6924
      Email : smu@mycg.com.sg

      Please visit this page again for updates on information session dates.

      Admission Requirements

      • Undergraduate Bachelor's degree
      • GRE or GMAT
      • Cover letter
      • Curriculum Vitae
      • Statement of Purpose
      • 2 referee reports (A link will be sent to your referees' email directly; Please ensure that you have entered the official organisational email address of your referees accurately.)

      TOEFL/ IELTS

      Applicants must show proficiency in the English language. Applicants, whose medium of instruction at the Bachelor's/Master's level was not in English, are to sit for either TOEFL or IELTS.

      PhD Programme Fees and Tuition

      Please refer to SMU PhD Programme Fees page for detailed and latest breakdown of fees and tuition. SMU scholarship provides waiver of the registration fee as well as full subsidised tuition for all students admitted into the programme from August 2016 intake.

      SMU Scholarship

      The scholarship provides waiver of the registration fee and full subsidised tuition for all the full-time PhD students admitted into the programme. Subject to satisfactory progress1 scholars also receive a monthly living stipend. The maximum scholarship duration is 4 years for PhD programmes. Beyond the scholarship duration, students may receive continued support through research assistantship (RA) or teaching assistantship (TA).

      1At the end of each year, the School will assess the student's academic performance and recommend whether to renew the scholarship.

      Monthly Living Stipend 

      CitizenshipPhD

      Before Qualifying Exam *wef 1 Jan 2024After Qualifying Exam *wef 1 Jan 2024
      Singapore CitizenS$3,200S$3,700
      Singapore Pemanent ResidentS$2,800S$3,300
      Foreign StudentS$2,500S$3,000

      From August 2015, Singapore Citizens will be provided with 17% CPF contribution

      SMU PGR Scholars are not allowed to take up any other gainful employment during the period of their scholarship without prior approval from the University.

      As part of their Post-Graduate by Research training, SMU PGR Scholars are expected to work, without extra remuneration, as part-time Research Assistant/Teaching Assistant for up to seven hours per week.

      Conference Funding

      Students are encouraged to attend academic conferences, and to present research papers at conferences. PhD students with papers accepted for presentation at reputable conferences may apply for funding up to a maximum of S$4,000.

      Presidential Doctoral Fellowship

      Presidential Doctoral Fellowships are awarded to outstanding PhD students. Students awarded the fellowship receive a higher monthly stipend for one year, and additional conference support of up to S$4,000 during the award period.

      Postgraduate Insurance

      For more information on Postgraduate Insurance, please click here.

      Application

      Applicants should indicate in their applications which programme they are applying for. Admission will be subject to the consideration by the Admission Committee.

      How to Apply

      Please click here on General Instructions for completing your Application.
      For Applicant's Self Service Guide, click here .
      For Applicant's Guide to Admissions, click here .

      Online Application:

      Online Application opens from 1 Aug 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 for AY2025 Aug Intake.

      *If your application is received early, we may be able to interview you earlier and make you an early offer. 

      For New User

      You need to first register for an account with SMU before you can submit an online application form. Click on Create New Account below to proceed.

      For Existing

      If you have already created an account with SMU, please go directly to the Login page to continue with your application.
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      Kindly note that applications without supporting documents will not be reviewed.

      Students are encouraged to complete the programme in 4 years.

      The minimum duration of the programme is three years. Most students, however, are expected to take about four years to complete the programme. The maximum registration duration of the programme is five years, unless special approval for a longer duration is given by SMU.

      The curriculum consists of

      • 6 Foundation courses (6 course units)
      • 2 Electives (2 course units)
      • 4 Advanced Research Topics (ART) courses (4 course units)

      The programme also requires the preparation and completion of a PhD Dissertation (28 course units).

      Programme Schedule

      YearTerm 1 (Aug - Nov)Term 2 (Jan - Apr)Term 3 (May - Aug)
      1Foundation courses

      Elective courses
      Foundation courses 

      Elective courses
      Research
      2ART courses

      Research

      Prepare Dissertation Proposal
      ART courses

      Research

      Pass PhD Qualifying Exam

      Form Dissertation Committee
      Research
      3Submit Written Dissertation Proposal

      Oral Defence of Dissertation Proposal

      Dissertation Research
      Dissertation ResearchDissertation Research
      4Dissertation ResearchDissertation Research

      (i) Submit written report of completed Dissertation Research

      (ii) Oral defence of completed Dissertation
      (i) Revise and/or re-submit Dissertation Report

      (ii) Submit Approved Dissertation Report to LKCSB PGR Office

      (iii) Dissertation Report from LKCSB PGR Office to GSO for approval

      Year 1 & 2

      Six Foundation courses including:

      Introduction to Business Research
      Linear Optimisation
      Probability and Statistics
      Foundations of Operations Management 
      Dynamic Programming
      Stochastic Models

      Two Electives courses out of the following:

      Microeconomics I
      Econometrics I
      Decision Support and Optimisation
      Learning and Planning in Intelligent Systems
      Other courses in LKCSB or other schools subject to the Programme Coordinator's approval 

      Four Advanced Research Topics (ART) courses including:

      Topics in Advanced Optimisation Techniques
      Topics in Game Theory and Its Applications
      Topics in Manufacturing and Service OM
      Topics in Interdisciplinary Research in OM
      Independent Study I
      Independent Study II

      Years 3 and 4

      Completion of PhD Dissertation

      Students are expected to form a PhD Committee in Year 2, including the selection of a PhD Supervisor. Then, under the supervision of the PhD Supervisor, students will prepare and defend their dissertation proposal, conduct their dissertation research, and conduct a final defence of the dissertation.

      Graduation Requirements

      • Foundation courses (6 course units)
      • Elective courses (2 course units)
      • Advanced Research Topics (ART) courses (4 course units)
      • PhD Qualifying Examination
      • Oral Defence of Dissertation Proposal
      • PhD Dissertation (28 course units)
      • Oral Defence of completed Dissertation

      Each course meets for three hours per week during the Term.

      Enquiries may be directed to:-

      Graduate Research Programmes Office
      Lee Kong Chian School of Business
      Singapore Management University
      50 Stamford Road, #05-01
      Singapore 178899

      Tel: 65-6828 9585 / 65-6828 0896
      Email : msc_phd_lkcsb@smu.edu.sg​​​​​​​

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