MPhil/PhD Operations Management

Research in the area of business and management covers a variety of subjects organised across the following subject areas:Digital business research focuses on digital technologies and their business applications on business models, operational processes, stakeholder communications and engagement. The research in the area includes e-business, decision making, support systems and social innovation.Information management focuses on the organisational application of information and communication technologies. It includes emerging digital technologies, social media, information modelling, knowledge management, technology, and innovation management.Operations management focuses on the design and control of production and the redesign of business operations to achieve high efficiency, maximising profit. The research in the area includes supply chain management, performance management, lean manufacturing, operations strategy and operational complexityProject management is the application of processes, methods, expertise and knowledge in realising a project’s objectives. Our research in this area includes complexity and risk.

Applicants should normally have a minimum classification of an upper second class honours degree (2:1) or equivalent and preferably a Masters degree (or Masters degree pending).