Like a pyramid, each phase builds on the one preceding it – starting with basic analytical skills, adding on fundamental theory in the fall, applying it to practice during IAP, and finally capping it off with a strategic perspective in the spring.

MLOG students are required to take the following core courses. Students must also enroll in two seminars and complete a thesis.

 Required Core Courses offered in

 ESD.260 Logistics Systems Fall

 ESD.261 Case Studies in Logistics & Supply Chain Management Spring

 ESD.262 Supply Chain Context (IAP)

 ESD.264 Database, Internet, & Systems Integration Technologies Fall

 ESD.803 Know Thyself Leadership Skill Building Workshop Fall

 15.521 Management Accounting and Control Spring

 15.871(4) System Dynamics Fall or SpringSeminars 

 ESD.263 Thesis Seminar Fall

Popular Electives

In addition to the required courses, MLOG students take at least 18 course units of electives. Most students end up taking between 30 to 50 elective course units across all different programs. Some of the most popular electives for MLOG students are:Popular Electives

 ESD.201 Transportation Systems

 ESD.204 Carrier Systems

 ESD.205 Transportation Flow Systems

 ESD.269 Advanced Logistics and Supply Chain Strategies

ESD.71 Engineering Systems Analysis for Design

15.057 Systems Optimization15.062 Data Mining: Algorithms and Applications

15.067 Competitive Decision-Making and Negotiation

15.220 International Management

15.356 How to Develop "Breakthrough" Products and Services15.390 New Enterprises

15.665 Power and Negotiation

15.760 Introduction to Operations Management

15.762 Supply Chain Planning15.764 The Theory of Operations Management

15.769 Operations Strategy15.812 Marketing Management

15.912 Technology Strategy

Each MLOG student must complete a research thesis. It is an opportunity to conceive and execute an independent research project on a topic of the student’s own choosing, under the guidance of a faculty supervisor. Each year MLOG students are paired with sponsoring companies to work on innovative and challenging supply chain research projects through the Supply Chain Education Partners (SCEP) Program. Research Each year MLOG students are paired with sponsoring companies to work on innovative and challenging supply chain research projects through the Supply Chain Education Partners (SCEP) Program.

Logistics PhD Degree

Program Information

A Ph.D. in logistics focuses on the operations and maintenance of supply chain management and transportation. It involves all aspects of the industry. More information on earning a doctoral degree in logistics is below.Doctor of Philosophy in Logistics

Logistics Ph.D. programs allow students to extensively study and research the development, theory and strategy of logistics modeling and operations in supply chain management and transportation. Doctoral degree candidates understand the process of forecasting, purchasing, inventory and assembly.

Analytical and empirical methods provide students the skills needed to understand relationship and demand management. Students will learn to utilize their expertise in a professional setting. These full-time programs are research and technology intensive.Educational Prerequisites

Ph.D. programs are highly competitive and require applicants to have at least a bachelor's degree, although a master's degree is preferred. The latter may be earned in tandem with the doctoral degree. Relevant work experience is encouraged due to the program's competitiveness.Program Coursework

A majority of a Ph.D. students' time is spent on researching, writing and editing a dissertation. This is the culmination of their work and is presented to a panel that decides if the Ph.D. candidate may graduate. A written and oral exam is also necessary for degree completion. Students can expect to study:

First Year Research Project or May Mini‐Term Year 2 or Minor Elective Minor ElectiveYear 3 Minor Elective