Ph.D. in Business with a Decision Sciences Area of Focus
The doctoral program in business administration with a concentration in decision sciences is designed to prepare students for research careers. This area of specialization emphasizes the process of constructing and analyzing mathematical and statistical models of real-world managerial problems and the understanding of the role and uses of such models in the management of complex organizations. Problems are analyzed using tools from mathematical programming, game theory, probability and statistics. Research in decision sciences may focus on foundational issues, such as dealing with uncertainty, modeling complexity and risk preferences, as well as on novel applications in operations and project management.
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*Please Note: The PhD in Business with Decision Sciences Area of Focus is not currently accepting applications for Fall 2027. Information will be posted to this page when the program is once again accepting applications. If you have questions or need further assistance, please reach out to us at business
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